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Why Wealth Management Isn’t What It Used to Be

International College of Financial Planning

Family structures, governance, income streams, diversification. Where CFP® Really Comes In This is where the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification makes a real difference. ” When you’re CFP®, your work speaks for you. What truly matters to you? What are your non-negotiables? This job is technical, yes.

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Regulation requires us to lead with advice, not products  

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Jamie McIntyre, CFP It was pretty clear from the regulator that they didn’t want product to be the focus of what a financial planner or financial advisor led with. And that’s only going to be for the greater good of all people in the country, and the government actively encourages that.

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GIFT City: India’s Strategic Gateway to Global Finance

International College of Financial Planning

Introduction to GIFT City and Its Legal-Economic Status The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, commonly referred to as GIFT City, is a landmark initiative by the Government of India aimed at creating a world-class financial centre within the country.

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Navigating Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Personal Finances

Tobias Financial

government on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China have contributed to investor concerns, leading to market declines. Our Wealth Advisor, Franklin Gay, CFP, EA was interviewed by CBS News, where he offered his perspective on the situation. Recently, tariffs implemented by the U.S.

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Turn Off TV – Emperor Media Has No Clothes!

Investing Caffeine

Slome, CFA, CFP Plan. But if youre tired of being a pawn in the medias game, I invite you to join my fight by acknowledging that the Emperor Media has no clothes. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W. This article is an excerpt from a previously released Sidoxia Capital Management complimentary newsletter (May 1, 2025).

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Past Elections Status Quo Means No Need for Woe

Investing Caffeine

Our government simply spends too much money and doesn’t collect enough (tax receipts) to cover those expenses ( see chart below ). Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. There’s plenty of room for improvements in our country’s policies, but there’s a reason the U.S. Source : Calafia Beach Pundit One area for improvement in the U.S.

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No Market Misgiving on This Thanksgiving

Investing Caffeine

Slome, CFA, CFP® Plan. Source: Yardeni.com As always, the future is uncertain, and risks abound for next year. But 2024 has been a blockbuster year and there has been plenty to be thankful for, especially the performance of the U.S. stock market. www.Sidoxia.com Wade W. Subscribe Here to view all monthly articles.