Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ultimately, the key point is that understanding the intricacies of what it means to be an investment adviser, including the exceptions within the 'securities' component of the definition, is critical for financial coaches navigating the fine line between offering advice to clients and needing to register as an investment adviser.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

Here’s the triumph of virtue that financial planning transparency will (FINALLY) bring to planners across the country and the benefits to clients that come along with it. We welcome Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP, and Knut Rostad to today’s discussion. We’ll cover: What does it mean for financial planning to be transparent?

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

He very quickly offers a disclaimer about the effectiveness of disclosure in the past; whenever a regulator proposes actual rules governing reps and brokers, the industry quickly rushes to propose disclosure instead. . Putting Reg BI aside, what other initiatives is the Institute involved in? Rostad mentions disclosure. Acknowledging reality.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 5, 2020

John serves on the Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Plan Advisors. As the “advisor to the advisors,” John is a highly sought after industry insider who travels the country educating groups of financial professionals on the very latest in retirement legislation, forecasts, and developments affecting the industry.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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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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