Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The traditional way that most financial planning has been offered was for an advisor to create "The Plan": a comprehensive document outlining a client's financial strategy that was delivered either on a one-time basis or updated annually.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Consumers have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a provider of financial advice, from larger wirehouses and asset managers to smaller Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs). This lets prospective clients know what to expect (and helps them understand the value they will be receiving in exchange for their fees!).

Financial Planning 210

Financial Planning Marketing Marketing Financial Advice 210

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Jake Northrup of Experience Your Wealth about how he infuses the human side to help clients live their ideal life. podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez, founder of Aptus Financial, about operating as a flat-fee advice-only firm.

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Wealth Management Financial Advising Retirement Planning Financial Advice 226

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2024

In the initial stages of their careers, many financial advicers find that, with little revenue coming in and less than a full load of client-facing work to do, they spend the majority of their time on operations and marketing as they try to establish their practice.

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Financial Advice Clients Communication Financial Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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Clients Financial Advice Financial Planning Fee Only 147

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When it comes to politically charged discussions, financial advisors generally try to stay neutral and focus on providing clients with objective financial advice. This can make it increasingly difficult for the advisor to work with these clients.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 95

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 23, 2023

Offering financial advice can mean many things for different financial advisors, and there are many reasons that advisors choose to join the planning profession.

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Financial Advice Communication Financial Planning Marketing 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Niching offers several advantages, allowing advisors to be more specific in their marketing, more targeted in their prospecting calls, and more efficient in their processes (since clients within a similar niche are likely to have similar problems, especially in niches of profession). Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 15, 2023

But in reality, none of these advances meant the end for the advice industry; rather, they often made financial advisors more productive by increasing their efficiency with back-office tasks from producing financial planning calculations more quickly and accurately to being able to serve more clients across the country.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As financial planning has evolved over the years, better tools have become available to help advisors maximize their impact with more clients by increasing their efficiency. robo-advisors) might someday replace human advisors, there are still many elements of financial planning that benefit from engagement with a human advisor.

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Planning Financial Planning Financial Advice Clients 212

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Ultimately, the key point is that there are a number of ways that the financial planning industry can tackle the looming spike in demand for new advisors without imposing an artificial obligation on advisors, which, if not met, would imply a deficiency in professional duty. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Initial outreach to a financial advicer rarely (if ever) results from a prospective client waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because they just figured out that they're in desperate need of a comprehensive financial plan.

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Planning Financial Advice Financial Planning Clients 212

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

The importance of getting women into financial planning feels like it should go without saying. Unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet as a society, since as of 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only a third of financial advisors are women. In 2022, nearly 42% of the externships participants were women.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Natalie is the owner of Natalie Taylor Consulting Services, an independent virtual RIA, and is also the Head of Financial Advice for Monarch Money, a personal financial management tool that helps consumers track their spending and net worth over time.

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Clients Financial Advice Financial Advisor Consulting 130

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

While this shift has enriched the advisor's role, it has also introduced challenges in aligning the advisor's offerings with the nuanced needs of HNW prospects and clients. If clients and advisors approach issues with a fundamentally different psychology, then an advisor's 'comprehensive' advice may not address the client's actual problems.

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Financial Advisor Insurance Coverage Charitable Planning Estate Planning 185

eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

I knew these clients were being overlooked. Early in my career at a large broker-dealer in San Francisco, I noticed retirees were the ones getting all the attention, while the Millennials were craving financial knowledge and the attention of financial advisors. Some clients want to be the next Elon Musk.

Financial Planning 88

Financial Planning Planning Clients Retirement 88

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 6, 2023

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Stacy Francis who is president and CEO of Francis Financial about working with female clients. morningstar.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Ted Klontz about how to better motivate, communicate and connect with clients and prospects.

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Compliance Wealth Management CFP Financial Advice 146

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2024

For over a decade, the financial advice industry has been bracing for an "any-minute-now" tsunami of advisor retirements and concomitant sales of financial planning practices. The primary risks when selling an advisory firm are that the deal may fall through, and existing clients may choose to leave the firm.

Planning 130

Planning Valuation Sales Clients 130

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For many financial advisors, the most valuable part of what they offer comes down to the financial advice that they give, whether it be the expert guidance they give to a certain niche or a unique point of view that presents unique insights to an individual client. developing a valuable offering for consumers.

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Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planning 151

International College of Financial Planning

MAY 9, 2024

This integration has revolutionized investment advisors’ operations, enhancing their ability to manage portfolios and interact with clients. Advancements in Budgeting Tools The rise of robust online budgeting tools represents a significant leap in the technology available for financial planning.

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Investing Investments Investment Advisor Budgeting 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

AUGUST 23, 2023

These trendsetters now form the bulk of the global workforce, and as they ascend, they’re on the lookout for financial advisors who understand their evolving financial landscape. Why Engaging With Millennial Clients Matters Sure, millennials have been stereotyped as entitled and impatient, but there’s more to them than meets the eye.

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Financial Advisor Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 52

Nationwide Financial

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Key Takeaways: Veteran and military clients are in the unique position to receive various benefits from the U.S. Helping your clients navigate these opportunities can be challenging, but the VA. When engaging in financial planning with your veteran and military clients, there are many unique obstacles and situations to consider.

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Financial Planning Planning Education Clients 52

Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the move to transparency in financial planning takes hold, regulations are changing in Colorado and other states. 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. Client advocacy.

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Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner CFP 52

FMG

JANUARY 24, 2024

Only about a third of financial advisors actively target millennials. That means many millennials need financial advice and plenty of opportunities for financial advisors. So why are so few financial advisors marketing to millennials ?

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Communication 52

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 20, 2022

CFP course helps to create professionals who are skilled in the field of Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Consultation Solutions, Personal Finance, etc. CFP courses include Finance Courses, Financial Planning Courses , Risk Analysis & Insurance Planning Courses, Tax & Estate Planning Courses, etc.

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Risk Analysis Certification CFP Certified Financial Planner 52

International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These professionals work independently or under the umbrella of financial institutions and are specialized in guiding clients through the intricacies of financial planning and investments. However, the level of expertise among financial advisors may vary significantly, underscoring its importance for potential clients.

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WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Considering the fact that the country’s population is likely to have more older people in the near future, it becomes vital to ensure the financial interests of the community are safeguarded at all costs. Elder financial planning can help eliminate some common issues faced by older people.

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Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning Education 104

FMG

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Technology is one of the most important components of a financial advisor’s business. From financial planning and risk analysis tools to marketing automation platforms , technology streamlines processes, increases productivity, and helps you grow your business faster. The average advisor serves 156 clients. What is CRM?

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Financial Advisor Clients Communication Financial Planning 83

eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

With 63 percent of Americans making $80,000-plus a year saying they “just haven’t gotten around” to estate planning, there’s plenty of room for improvement in that department. As a financial planner, you’re well-positioned to collaborate with a client’s estate attorney to make sure their wishes are carried out.

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Estate Planning Clients Planning Financial Planner 78

International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 31, 2023

Wealth management involves a range of financial services as an investment, finance, real estate, tax, and risk management. Wealth managers specialize in managing wealth and providing financial advice to their clients. In-depth knowledge of financial markets and investment products.

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Wealth Management Management Risk Management Ethics 52

eMoney Advisor

JUNE 6, 2023

Building trust is essential to the foundation of a successful client relationship. This causes many to question whether financial professionals have their best interests in mind and leaves financial planners the task of turning mistrust into understanding and action. their experiences, biases, etc.)

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Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Advice Clients 52

eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As a financial professional, how comfortable are you with being on the receiving end of financial advice? How comfortable would you be taking financial advice from another financial planner? This means engaging in the same soul-searching and sharing you expect—and want–of your clients.

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Financial Planner Financial Advice Clients Financial Planning 59

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Certified Financial Advisor An investment or certified financial advisor is a financial professional who provides guidance and recommendations to clients regarding their investment portfolios. They play a critical role in building and strengthening long-term client partnerships.

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International College of Financial Planning

MAY 29, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of pursuing an Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management from the International College of Financial Planning (ICOFP) and why it’s the right choice for a career in finance. appeared first on International College of Financial Planning.

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Wealth Management Management Estate Planning Financial Planner 40

Midstream Marketing

MARCH 8, 2023

I was just in a meeting with a client the other day, who wanted to move the writing of his blog content in-house so he could write it himself. We had been using an amazing copywriter, a veteran writer in the financial advisor space for over 20 years. Plus there is a whole host of advice that is not even curated by ChatGPT.

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