Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

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Financial Planner Compliance CFP Clients 205

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Beyond that, however, obligating financial planners to hire and train new advisors could create some unintended (and detrimental) consequences. Which, in turn, has prompted some to wonder if firm owners have a specific obligation to their profession to hire and train next-gen talent. Read More.

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Financial Planner CFP Professional Services Financial Planning 186

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks. The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Tax Planning 201

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Advertising 201

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced this week that it is splitting into two separate organizations with the same leadership but different nonprofit statuses.

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Financial Planner Nonprofit CFP Advertising 195

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 18, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that consumers are increasingly likely to spread their portfolios across a range of asset managers, and that this trend is particularly pronounced amongst more affluent clients (e.g.,

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Financial Planner CFP Assets Clients 217

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 194

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)

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Financial Planner Certification CFP Clients 168

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 19, 2023

And amid this backdrop, several AdvisorTech tools have added AI capabilities that could further streamline advisory firms’ middle- and back-office tasks and processes.

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Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Clients 179

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Financial Planner Certification Retirement Planning CFP 186

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.

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Financial Planner CFP Clients Planning 191

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 14, 2023

The company said the bulk of the funds will go toward research and platform development as it attempts the challenging task of getting more mid-sized RIAs to move over to Altruist from their current custodian.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning CFP Financial Planning 169

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that AdvisorTech giant Envestnet has announced a partnership with New Zealand-based FNZ that will allow Envestnet to offer custodial services to advisors beginning in the second half of 2023.

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Financial Planner Tax Planning CFP Taxes 182

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.

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Financial Planner CFP Clients Planning 190

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 18, 2022

Amid estimates that nearly 40% of all financial advisors are likely to retire in the next 10 years, the need for a new generation of advisor talent is clear.

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CFP Recruitment Sales Certification 191

International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 9, 2024

Embarking on a journey to become a Certified Financial Planner® professional is a commendable decision that can profoundly impact your career in the finance industry. By understanding these facets, aspirants can navigate their way to achieving this prestigious certification, synonymous with excellence in financial planning.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In an era of uncertainty, the value Americans place on professional advice from a financial planner has increased. adults said their most trusted source of financial advice was a financial advisor. Financial Planner Job Growth in the Next Decade. Around 26 percent of U.S. A Wave of Retirements Expected.

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International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Why Do You Need a Financial Planner? In the vast realm of finance, numerous pathways lead to the esteemed financial advisor title. Let’s unveil the roles of these dedicated experts, who tirelessly weave strategies to illuminate the path towards their clients’ financial aspirations. Who is a Financial Advisor?

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial planning is inherently a helping profession. I feel fortunate to have a career as a financial planner, dedicating every day to helping others make the best life decisions they can with their money. Try a Presentation Formula: Pictures, Words, and Numbers. See the Importance of Your Relationship with Money.

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Financial Planner Financial Planning Education CFP 52

International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to choosing a financial planner, it’s important to choose the right fit for you. Do the research of the available advisors – the first step is to find a financial planner who will help you plan your finances. After all, if a client feels that a financial planner understands him, then he remains loyal to him.

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Commission 52

eMoney Advisor

MAY 1, 2023

When asked about how they started in the industry, many of the Asian-American financial planners I admire say the same thing: At first, they didn’t even know the profession existed. ” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2

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Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner CFP 101

eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Maximize your clients’ experiences and turn them into advocates to increase the number of quality referrals you get from them. If you are CFP® professional, keep in mind that there are duties you must satisfy when recommending another service provider to your clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how after a few mentors in China suggested that Danqin look into private banking and wealth management (as they felt it better suited her than her initial accounting major), she began Googling potential career paths in China but instead came across the CFP Board website and immediately connected with the description (..)

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Financial Advisor CFP Financial Planner Education 130

Your Richest Life

JULY 15, 2022

In late 2021, I was honored to receive D Magazine’s Best Financial Planners in Dallas award for the seventh year in a row. I also received the Investopedia Top 100 Financial Planner distinction for the third year in a row. Your Richest Life by the Numbers. Link to new posts). Expanding the Your Richest Life team.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Megan McCoy presented research-based evidence that people who have experienced financial stress and hardship in the past are often more resilient in the face of future financial shocks. 2 Amidst all of this uncertainty, what can help individuals be more resilient in coping with financial stress?

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Clients Financial Planner Financial Advisor Financial Planning 93

Your Richest Life

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Seeing their situation spelled out in numbers can feel scary, so they end up avoiding it altogether. The truth is, no matter how disappointing the numbers might be, they’re still much better than a vague guess. The actual numbers might not be as bad as you thought, or you’ll have a much clearer idea about what you have to do next.

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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. What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” What is an advice-only financial planner?

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Financial Planner CFP Financial Planning Education 52

Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

If you’re as old as Methuselah, like I am, you might remember a pivotal moment in the evolution of the planning profession, when Forbes magazine noticed that brokers, life insurance and tax shelter salespeople were starting to call themselves ‘financial planners.’ But not as a financial planner.). Pandemonium!

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Financial Planner Financial Planning Ethics CFP 45

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.

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Financial Planning Planning CFP Financial Advisor 98

Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

FARE seeks to increase the number of Black financial professionals through expanded research, increased training, and mentorship opportunities at both the university and professional level. The underrepresentation of minority financial services professionals has long been a challenge for the financial services industry.

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Financial Services CFP Certified Financial Planner Certification 98

Your Richest Life

JANUARY 16, 2024

Look at the numbers A lot of money anxiety is caused by one thing: avoidance. People know their finances aren’t where they want them to be, so instead of looking at the numbers, they avoid them. The truth is, no matter what your situation is, knowing the actual numbers is the first step in relieving money stress.

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Budgeting Financial Planner Numbers CFP 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2024

While the final submitted text has not been released, some experts suggest that the DoL likely made few changes to its initial proposal, despite significant opposition from broker-dealers that could lead to the judicial system deciding the rule’s ultimate fate.

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Financial Planner CFP Taxes Tax Planning 196

eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Life can change in an instant and those changes can have a big impact on what clients want to achieve with their financial plan. Once the financial planner and client are comfortable that they have successfully established their financial planning desires, it’s time to drill down to create tangible goals.

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Clients Planning Financial Planner Financial Planning 52

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

AUGUST 5, 2022

The crisis in Ukraine has also played a key factor in these rising energy costs, particularly in fuel, an impact that can be seen in the CPI number. We’ll receive July’s inflation numbers on Aug. Jonathon Jordan, CFP®, CEPA. Financial Advisor, PARTNER. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb.

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Your Richest Life

APRIL 28, 2023

Too many people go into that interview waiting for their potential employer to give them a number. Some employers will leave it up to you to give them the first number, so make sure you’re prepared so you don’t give a knee-jerk answer. Asking for a raise can be a bit trickier.

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Financial Planner Certification CFP Numbers 105

Your Richest Life

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are some resources to help you assess your budget: Busting Top Budget Myths Budget Like a Pro in Six Steps – Part 1 Budget Like a Pro in Six Steps – Part 2 Prepare for holiday spending The average American family expected to spend $932 on holiday shopping in 2022, a number that has been steadily increasing over time.

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