Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study from advisor digital marketing firm Snappy Kraken suggests firms that invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), have a regular cadence of emails to their subscriber list, and include video content in these messages tend to get greater returns from their marketing efforts CFP Board has created a guide (..)

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XY Planning Network

APRIL 3, 2023

If it often feels as if your to-do list never ends with administrative tasks and compliance management, on top of your regular client meetings, you’re not alone! That’s why we invited XYPN members Raquel Hinman, CFP® , and Michael Reynolds, CFP®, CSRIC®, AIF®, CFT-I™ to share tips and tools they use to increase productivity in their firms.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

Yet the need for advisor education – and the regulatory requirements to get it (in the form of Continuing Education obligations) – never ends, with the latest focus for most financial advisors being on the ongoing expansion of NASAA's 2020 Model Rule that implemented the first Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) requirements to get (..)

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XY Planning Network

JULY 23, 2024

Becoming an independent fee-only financial advisor can seem overwhelming, lonely, and stressful. We're excited to lead off with a powerful story about how community became a critical success factor for XYPN Member Leland Gross CFP®, the founder of PeaceLink Financial Planning.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the 305th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mindy Crary. Read More.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. At Walkner Condon, all of our advisors are fiduciaries for our clients.

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Sara Grillo

JULY 8, 2022

Here are real accounts of what a day in the life of a financial advisor entails, from real professional financial advisors. Why did I find it necessary to write about the day in the life of a financial advisor? I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.”

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

APRIL 25, 2024

Richard Dobson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who strives to simplify communication between clients and financial advisors. He is also a NAIFA member and has previously served as a former FINRA Broker Dealer Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Richard is the author of Make Simplicity Your Superpower!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Why Do Financial Advisors Benefit From Working With Marketing Companies? Most financial advisors don’t have a lot of time to devote to their marketing strategy. That’s why top advisors outsource their marketing to proven professionals that understand our industry and compliance. . Twenty Over Ten.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 25, 2023

I created this list of financial advisors for small accounts (less than $300,000 in assets) because there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products to people with portfolio of this size, and I don’t think it’s fair. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

In this blog, we’ll break down industry jargon, share what various credentials indicate and explain why the financial services industry is so regulated. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . CFP ® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Join the Transparency Advisor Movement.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 21, 2022

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Gemini BITRIA

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Topics Include: Managing Crypto assets vs. traditional securities Understanding Crypto custody and Compliance The advantages of Crypto SMAs compared with Funds and Trusts Crypto Investing Strategies How to Choose a Crypto SMA. The post Crypto SMAs – The Easy Onramp For Financial Advisors first appeared on BITRIA.

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Tucker Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

How to Grow on Twitter as a Financial Advisor. By Jordan Collins Tucker Advisors Senior Digital Marketing Specialist. Today we will show you how to grow on Twitter as a financial advisor. Before we dive in, we want to explain how this can inform and grow your financial advisory practice. Table of Contents .

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Weeks Associates, LLC, carol@nkwadvisory.com Nectarine Pape Financial Plan for It Financial Scaled Finance Rauschenberger Financial Advisors Ryerson Financial The Wealthy Parent Tucker Wealth Advisory Wealthwyzr Disclosures Please understand that this is not an endorsement of any particular company.

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Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade , faster than the average for all occupations. Financial managers are similar to personal financial advisors, except they monitor businesses’ financial well-being instead of individuals.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

Today I have Rick Ferri with me who is an hourly advisor, a CFA charterholder, a Marine, and the host of the Bogleheads podcast. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an hourly financial advisor?

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Public company employees are often subject to blackout periods and lockups at some point during M&A activity, so make sure you stay in compliance. M&A tax implications for employees A lot can happen during M&A so be sure to discuss your situation with your tax and financial advisor.

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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. If you are considering hiring a financial advisor, please do your own research.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

This interview with Cody Garrett, CFP, of Measure Twice Financial was mind-blowing. It’s so clear to me what the future of financial advice is – what it should be – and what it will be. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. What is an advice-only financial planner?

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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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Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Guest: Eric Brotman , CFP®, AEP®, CPWA®, is a Principal and the Chief Executive Officer of BFG Financial Advisors. Eric began his financial planning practice in Baltimore in 1994, and founded Brotman Financial Group in 2003, which later became BFG Financial Advisors.

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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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The Better Letter

MARCH 18, 2025

” Despite that reality, according to a study undertaken by the CFP Board , 88 percent of consumers and 30 percent of financial advisors think it’s easy to manage money. Thereafter, the big firms no longer allowed employees to organize tournament pools and trading on the pools that existed was strictly prohibited.

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Zoe Financial

MARCH 8, 2023

Two Raffle Winners Two Money Outcomes Published March 8th, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes Written by: Bill Rackley, CFP® Zoe Network Advisor Two Raffle Winners Two Money Outcomes Published March 8th, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes Written by: Bill Rackley, CFP® Zoe Network Advisor High-risk, high-reward decisions are complicated.

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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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Zoe Financial

APRIL 4, 2023

Financial Tips to Keep in Mind Published April 5th, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes Written by: Kevin Ostergaard, CFP®, CIMA® & Mishkin Santa, J.D., TEP Zoe Financial Services Partner Retiring Abroad? international tax professional, expats can optimize their tax situation and avoid potential compliance issues.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 5, 2020

About Your Presenters: Claire Akin, MBA Claire Akin runs Indigo Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing firm serving top independent financial advisors. She works closely with several of Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors to grow their AUM using digital marketing. I used to be an advisor with LPL Financial.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Nonetheless, given Kitces Research findings that being 'too' comprehensive can eat into a firm's bottom line, advisors might seek a 'sweet spot' of providing a comprehensive slate of services (but not necessarily every possible service) that are most valuable for their ideal target client. Read More.

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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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The Better Letter

MARCH 16, 2023

” Despite that reality, according to a study undertaken by the CFP Board , 88 percent of consumers and 30 percent of financial advisors think it’s easy to manage money. It was even enforced. Wall Street pools still existed after that, of course, but they were run exclusively on the buy-side.

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The Big Picture

JULY 29, 2024

And so Orion now has a wealth business and a tech business that work together to help financial advisors save time and effort and spend more time with their clients. I talked to as many financial advisor clients as I possibly could. That’s right. So tell us a little bit about that.

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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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The Big Picture

MAY 21, 2024

They eventually get a CFP and they go to the advisory side. I, I don’t recall, but I mean, I still have financial advisors sending me these Bob Ferrell quotes and I’m like, bring it. A a lot of people, especially in finance, kind of flit from flower to flower until they find the right nectar Yes. Completely.

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