Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Federal Trade Commission released a final rule that would ban most non-compete agreements, which could lead to an increasing number of non-solicit agreements (and, potentially, lawsuits regarding their enforcement) between financial planning firms and their advisors The Securities and Exchange Commission issued (..)

Financial Planner 213

Financial Planner Commission Financial Advisor Communication 213

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 24, 2023

Financial advisors will sometimes talk about ‘bad’ clients who don’t act on the advice being provided. Advice Engagement is a framework that can help advisors address the challenge of motivating clients.

Financial Planning 204

Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 204

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2024

For many financial advisors, the traditional way of doing business has generally been based on a transaction-based service model involving functional solutions to clients' practical problems.

Financial Planning 130

Financial Planning Planning Clients Marketing 130

FMG

APRIL 12, 2023

Client communication is easily one of the most crucial elements of a successful business. Being able to efficiently and effectively communicate with clients can be the difference between satisfied customers and scathing reviews. Thus negatively impacting their confidence in themselves and their advisors.

Communication 52

Communication Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2023

Welcome back to the 346th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jim is the founder of MainStreet Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial planning firm, and also created Procrastination Junction, a coaching program for fee-only financial advisors looking to improve their sales skills.

Fee Only 230

Fee Only Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor 230

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 20, 2023

When a prospect is looking for a financial advisor, understanding how much they will need to pay can often be a tricky proposition. Financial advisory firms have a wide range of options when it comes to displaying their fees on their website. the complexity of the prospect’s financial situation).

Communication 227

Communication Planning Financial Planning Fee Only 227

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Communicating ongoing value to clients and prospects can be a challenge for financial advisors. Although there are many ways to articulate how an advisor can create value for a client, there is no guarantee that any one particular method will resonate with every potential client.

Communication 130

Communication Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning 130

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 14, 2023

As a financial advisor, it’s crucial to effectively communicate this event to your clients to help them understand the potential impact it may have on their investments and overall financial well-being. By doing so, you can help them make informed decisions about their financial future.

Communication 98

Communication Banking Clients Financial Advisor 98

WiserAdvisor

APRIL 12, 2024

The role of a financial advisor is indispensable in today’s world. These professionals serve as trusted guides, helping individuals understand the intricacies of investment, wealth management, and financial planning to achieve their long-term goals. How to determine a good financial advisor-to-client ratio?

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Numbers Management 52

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Instead, advisors can take a more direct approach in introducing the next steps to becoming a client during a discovery meeting to keep the momentum going and potentially increase the chances that the prospect will become a client.

Financial Planning 222

Financial Planning Sales Planning Financial Advisor 222

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Taxes are a central component of financial planning. Almost every financial planning issue – whether it is retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, or estate planning – has tax considerations, and advisors provide a great deal of value in helping clients minimize their overall tax burden.

Tax Planning 217

Tax Planning Compliance Taxes Financial Advisor 217

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 10, 2024

In initial discovery meetings, financial advisors face the challenge of eliciting specific goals from new clients – a crucial step for crafting a comprehensive financial plan.

Clients 207

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Retirement 207

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 15, 2023

For many financial advisors, keeping an open line of communication with clients is a key component of building trust, understanding the client’s values, and developing a meaningful plan to help them reach their financial goals.

Clients 167

Clients Investing Investments Communication 167

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 13, 2023

Establishing successful client relationships as a financial advisor relies on good communication skills not just to present information persuasively and with confidence, but also to establish client rapport that allows meaningful and engaging relationships to be built.

Clients 198

Clients Financial Planning Financial Planner Communication 198

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

There are many financial advisors who take issue with the financial advice offered by popular personal finance personalities such as Dave Ramsey. Though many potentially valid criticisms of this process tend to concern technical details (e.g., Read More.

Financial Planning 233

Financial Planning Planning Financial Advice Clients 233

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2023

As comprehensive financial planning has become more widely adopted, many financial advisors have felt pressure to find new ways to differentiate themselves by demonstrating their unique value to clients.

Clients 172

Clients Communication Financial Advisor Fee Only 172

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many clients seek financial advisors for their expertise and their abilities to guide them through financial decisions. However, for some clients, the ambiguity that inevitably arises from uncertain outcomes can be very distressing, especially when it comes to investments during volatile times.

Clients 143

Clients Financial Planning Communication Financial Advisor 143

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study indicates that advisors charging clients on a monthly subscription basis hiked their fees by an average of 6% in 2023, raising the salience of how advisors can most effectively communicate fee increases to clients A survey suggests that while financial advisors are increasingly aware of Artificial Intelligence (..)

Financial Planner 188

Financial Planner Recruitment Insurance Financial Advisor 188

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households. Welcome everyone!

Financial Advisor 181

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning Fee Only 181

FMG

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to Smart Asset , only 11% of millennials use financial advisors regularly. Only about a third of financial advisors actively target millennials. That means many millennials need financial advice and plenty of opportunities for financial advisors.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Communication 52

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.

Financial Advisor 104

Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning Education 104

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 16, 2023

Financial advisors create value for clients not only by giving good advice, but also by ensuring that the advice they give is actually implemented. In this guest post, Derek Hagen, financial behavior expert and founder of financial therapy and life planning firm Money Health Solutions, explains why change (e.g.,

Clients 187

Clients Financial Planning Planning Financial Advisor 187

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).

Clients 180

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Advice Financial Services 180

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the world of financial advisors, tradition often emphasizes technical numbers, structure, and a firm focus on solving financial problems. In our 127th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards delve into Carl's latest project – the "50 Fires" podcast.

Financial Advisor 186

Financial Advisor Communication Clients Financial Planning 186

eMoney Advisor

APRIL 4, 2023

As a financial professional, you are likely aware of what the media is calling the Great Wealth Transfer—where $84 trillion is set to be passed to younger generations over the next two decades. 1 But have you been putting any effort into ensuring you will continue to work with the heirs of this wealth when your older clients hand it over?

Education 97

Education Financial Advisor Clients Planning 97

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.

Clients 181

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Advice Financial Planning 181

International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

A financial advisor is a pivotal figure in the realm of investments and financial decision-making. 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.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Certification Financial Planner 52

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Welcome back to the 374th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Dianne is the Managing Partner of Argent Bridge Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Vienna, Virginia, that oversees $500 million in assets under management for 350 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Dianne Nolin.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Clients Communication Financial Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Prospective clients often approach a financial advisor because they have a problem. Perhaps they are approaching retirement and do not know whether their current path is financially sustainable, or maybe they have a complicated equity compensation problem to sort through.

Clients 192

Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor Retirement 192

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 15, 2023

From the introduction of computers to the rise of the internet to the emergence of ‘robo-advisors’, there has been no shortage of innovations that would allegedly reduce the need for consumers to work with (human) financial advisors. written responses that conform to how humans typically communicate).

Financial Advisor 237

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Financial Advice Clients 237

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Welcome back to the 321st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Danqin is a Lead Advisor for Austin Asset, an independent RIA based in Austin, Texas that oversees more than $1.3 billion in assets under management for nearly 400 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Danqin Fang. Read More.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor CFP Financial Planner Education 130

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.

Financial Planning 98

Financial Planning Planning CFP Financial Advisor 98

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. Beneath the surface, there are three compelling reasons why financial advisors should focus on millennials.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 52

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Welcome back to the 304th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Chad is the founder of WealthKeel, an independent virtual RIA based in Tampa, Florida that advises on over $100 million of assets for 110 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Chad Chubb.

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor 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.

Clients 161

Clients Financial Advice Financial Planning Fee Only 161

Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 28, 2023

Financial Advisor Bio Most financial advisors haven’t completely filled out their LinkedIn profiles. They often have trouble writing about themselves and the benefits they offer clients. Here’s an example of my LinkedIn tagline: Why Do Clients Choose You Over Competitors? Here’s my LinkedIn summary.

Financial Advisor 98

Financial Advisor Clients Compliance Wealth Management 98

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial advisors have a fiduciary obligation to act in their clients' best interests, and at the same time are prohibited by state and SEC rules from making misleading statements or omissions about their advisory business.

Financial Advice 187

Financial Advice Communication Compliance Clients 187