The Irrelevant Investor

JULY 30, 2019

Jason Zweig and Andrea Fuller pulled no punches yesterday in their piece, Looking for a Financial Planner? The TL:DR is that the company behind the CFP certification, a designation that ought to signal trust and competence to consumers, has let some people with a checkered history use their letters.

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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As financial markets grow more intricate and client needs to diversify, particularly in India, the focus on a financial advisor’s qualifications have intensified. In India, the call for such qualified professionals is on the rise, driven by an increased awareness of financial planning and investment.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

billion in assets under management for nearly 400 client households. Danqin is a Lead Advisor for Austin Asset, an independent RIA based in Austin, Texas that oversees more than $1.3

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

1 In my fifteen years in the financial services industry, I have observed that women are often much more impacted by the financial decisions being made earlier on, whether that’s due to a divorce, outliving their spouse, or choices made in their career. Read on to learn their stories and get inspiration for your own.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Financial planners, there is no better time than now to make a few digital connections to help expand your knowledge and advance our profession. As a woman of color in the financial services industry, I’m acutely aware of the progress needed toward diversity. Approximately 1.9 Dr. Preston D.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. She reviewed two types of annuity contracts often used for retirement and helped determine which one is the best fit for her client.” . Quite a bit of discovery from one sentence filled with planner-speak! .

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

To advance actionable solutions and contribute to lasting change, Nationwide partnered in September 2020 with leading financial services organizations, associations and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs ) to form The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity℠, or FARE.

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eMoney Advisor

JUNE 8, 2023

The financial advisor onboarding process sets the tone for the advisor-client relationship. Many would agree it’s crucial in theory, but in practice, a lack of inclusive practices across the industry has made the experience less than ideal for LGBTQ+ clients and nontraditional families.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

APRIL 4, 2023

“MainStreet Chalk Talk” The MainStreet Financial Planning Discussion Club When: Tuesday 4-18-23 at 7:30pm Eastern; 4:30pm Pacific ~30-45 minutes Recorded and able to retrieve for one week How : Zoom Meeting, Free to ongoing clients; $10 for guests Register here! Reverse Mortgages!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As a financial advisor, your job requires you to stay on top of leading industry information, the evolving ways to connect with clients, and new strategies for managing money. That’s why we’ve identified the top 41 financial influencers we believe will greatly impact the industry in 2023. Steve Sanduski. Taylor Schulte .

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Harness Wealth

MAY 25, 2023

The primary fee structures are: Fee-only : Advisors only receive payment from their clients for the services they provide, not receiving any commissions or other incentives from product providers. Besides the fees paid by clients, fee-based advisors may also receive commissions on certain financial products they sell.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

Making More Room for Women in the Financial Planning Profession The CFP Board’s Women’s Initiative wrote a white paper titled Making More Room for Women in the Financial Planning Profession. Once women achieve their CFP® certification, the rate of relinquishment is extremely low. Whether it’s an objective topic (e.g.,

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 13, 2022

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research . Financial service professionals call themselves lots of things — most of the time using the title established by their firm. Regulators of financial planning firms and accrediting bodies do not lay out differences in nomenclature. What Do Financial Advisors Do?

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 2, 2023

While there are various types of finance professionals who offer financial advice and services falling under the general financial advisor category, it should be noted that they differ significantly. Below are the different kinds of financial advisors you may choose from: 1.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 24, 2024

Steve Sanduski Reason to Follow: Valuable advice and coaching for financial professionals, especially through his podcast Steve Sanduski is a CFP® professional and personal coach to financial professionals. billion in client assets. Peter also joins us to co-host our upcoming webinar on The Art of Client Communication.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Please note: This list of flat fee and advice-only advisors by state is not an endorsement of any particular individual, their firm, or their services; please do your own research when selecting a financial advisor. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 24, 2024

Steve Sanduski Reason to Follow: Valuable advice and coaching for financial professionals, especially through his podcast Steve Sanduski is a CFP® professional and personal coach to financial professionals. billion in client assets. Peter also joins us to co-host our upcoming webinar on The Art of Client Communication.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

There’s nothing quite like the flurry of excitement and activity around onboarding a new client and getting started on their financial plan. This can be a tricky time and it’s tempting to think about adding services to your practice to help the client see your value.

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Park Place Financial

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Whether planning for retirement or evaluating different investment options, people seek the assistance of a personal financial advisor for many reasons. As valuable as professional financial services are, not every advisor is equipped to help every investor. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) .

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eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cultural humility can help create a safe space for clients to share their most important financial information, which is a critical part of the financial planning process. Clients Are Changing Generationally. Younger generations of clients are more socially aware. Go Deep on Self-discovery.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the final version of the Department of Labor’s (DoL) new “Retirement Security Rule” has been sent to the Office of Management for review, with the rule potentially going into effect in early (..)

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? The fiduciary standard is important because it defined parameters for behaviors impacting the way that financial advisors treat their clients. A fiduciary provides advice and counsel that is solely in the best interest of the client. Commissions are opaque.

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BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

Following are examples of some of the common unethical practices in the financial marketplace. Attempting to deceive clients by distorting the price and the value of the security. Pressuring a client to buy or sell securities that are not in their best interest. However, what if the client fails to provide the full picture?

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the final version of the Department of Labor’s (DoL) new “Retirement Security Rule” has been sent to the Office of Management for review, with the rule potentially going into effect in early (..)

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 17, 2022

He’s coached thousands of financial service professionals on how to identify and serve more ideal clients. Steve Sanduski Steve Sanduski is a CFP® professional and personal coach to financial professionals. I recommend listening to his Top Advisor Podcast to hear some of his insights and recommendations.

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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? Robert Wright, CFP Lee: The list of things Gary Gensler doesn’t own is probably very short. – Josh Gonzalez, CFP Wright: This happens in pharma as well.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We talked about: What is the best, fairest fee model for the client? Does the way you are paid dictate how you serve clients? Are clients capable of determining when your fees are too high or should there be some other standard that fees are measured against (e.g. Does it matter that clients know the fees they are paying?

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FMG

MARCH 20, 2024

Live chat is particularly effective for high-value financial services since the shoppers are generally seeking more information. CEO and Lead Financial Planner Nestor Vargas, CFP® , pops up in the corner asking, “Can I help you find the answer to a specific question?”

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key Credentials Financial certifications, also called financial designations, are credentials that investment and financial industry professionals use, according to Investopedia. They are well-versed in various aspects of financial planning, including investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key Credentials Financial certifications, also called financial designations, are credentials that investment and financial industry professionals use, according to Investopedia. They are well-versed in various aspects of financial planning, including investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

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Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. In short, they are financial planning counselors who help people protect their assets. Financial advisors help people invest their money after learning about their financial goals.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 16, 2022

I periodically blog about financial products and services so that consumers can avoid being taken advantage of by the financial services industry. There are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Services provided include investment management and financial planning.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 24, 2022

Hiring reputable and experienced high-net-worth financial planners can benefit high-income groups and help them lower taxes. Financial planners employ different approaches to save tax. For instance, financial planners may recommend turning your traditional retirement accounts into Roth accounts to lower your tax burden.

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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. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?

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