Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

Financial Planner 227

Financial Planner Certification CFP Financial Advice 227

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? What is a conflict of interest in financial advice?

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Fiduciary Duty Insurance Financial Advice 52

Sara Grillo

APRIL 10, 2023

Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin? Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. What we’ve seen in 2022 is that there were a number of hacks. Gold has transaction value.

Investing 52

Investing Investments CFP Financial Advisor 52

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. According to Wright, it’s more than having to pass a test – there are CFP® certification requirements pertaining to education, quizzes, modules, etc. Financial advisor U4’s.

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CFP Financial Planner Ethics Financial Planning 80