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JUNE 13, 2025

Other key findings from the survey included a gap between long-term investment return expectations of investors and advisors (12.6%

Financial Planner 192

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Tax Planning Clients 192

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 19, 2023

The necessity of fee increases entails a certain amount of pain for monthly-fee advisors since each conversation around raising fees creates the possibility of pushback from clients that could put a strain on the client-advisor relationship.

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Communication Clients Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 29, 2025

But delivering those recommendations in a way that clients can understand and act on is a separate skill. Because when advice is clear and comprehensible, clients are more likely to act on it and gain peace of mind from knowing there's a well-considered strategy in place! Fortunately, advisors don't need to start from scratch.

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Clients Communication Tax Planning Financial Advice 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Which reflects similar results from recently released Kitces Research on Advisor Productivity, which found that asset-based fees are used by 92% of surveyed advisory teams (and are the primary revenue source for 86% of respondents), with 42% using hourly or project fees, 37% offering retainer or subscription fees, and 34% receiving commissions (with (..)

Financial Planner 202

Financial Planner Commission Communication Clients 202

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Also in industry news this week: While RIA M&A deal flow hit record levels in 2024 (both in terms of volume and the speed of completing them), firm valuations saw relatively modest gains In its latest annual regulatory oversight report, FINRA joined the SEC in flagging the potential risks to firm and client data from the use of third-party vendors (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Valuation 240

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Stacey is the chief operating officer of Morton Wealth, an RIA based in Calabasas, California, that oversees approximately $3 billion in assets under management for 1,300 client households.

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Management Financial Advisor Clients Numbers 237

Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

Number 8860726. We have a serious communication problem in the industry, and it can be really hard to get hold of clients,” he said, noting that with his technology, advisors can see their clients go to the app every day. Registered in England and Wales.

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Wealth Management Management Financial Advisor Clients 176

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 20, 2025

Recession Concerns & Market Volatility: How Financial Advisors Should Communicate With Clients As financial advisors , youre well aware that so far the 2025 financial market has been more unpredictable than a toddler. Why Proactive Communication Matters If theres one thing more unpredictable than the markets, its human emotion.

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Communication Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing 69

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2 FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2 FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

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Startup Financial Advisor Clients Portfolio Management 184

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Today, the industry has evolved further, with a growing emphasis on aligning financial decisions with clients' personal priorities and life goals.

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Clients Planning Financial Planner Financial Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2025

In addition, Atkins' arrival could also mean the end of the pending RIA outsourcing and custody rules proposed under Gensler, a reduced focus on monitoring advisors' off-channel communications, and a new regulatory framework for digital assets.

Financial Planner 138

Financial Planner Communication Commission Clients 138

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 30, 2025

Notably, the survey identified differences in workplace flexibility by role (with client-facing advisors working more days per week in the office) and by experience (with newer firm employees more likely to have more in-office days each week).

Financial Planner 196

Financial Planner Risk Tolerance Retirement Retirement Planning 196

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JANUARY 5, 2025

By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist When clients dont understand what you can offer them and object, theyre not saying no to you. As a financial advisor, you can ask clients questions and discover the bias behind their objections. Not thinking big enough I focus on clients who are self-made business owners.

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Clients Insurance Coverage Planning Insurance 104

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Mann, MBA, CFP I find that so many of my clients, regardless of income, have no idea how much money they are saving. First, I would ask clients how much they were saving each year for retirement. I would take those numbers and spend a lot of time carefully crafting a financial plan and creating proposals. By Jennifer P.

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Clients CFP Financial Planning Retirement 105

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 24, 2025

Griffin is the owner of GK Wealth Management, an RIA based in Reno, Nevada, that oversees $200 million in assets under management for 450 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Griffin Kirsch.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Financial Advisor Asset Allocation Clients 130

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 6, 2023

But some advisors who choose to take more time off from their schedules might be concerned that prospects and clients will consider them to be less committed to serving their planning needs than other advisors. Notably, the choice of work schedule can affect the type of client with whom an advisor might want to work.

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Clients Communication Financial Planning Numbers 235

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 22, 2024

The obvious answer to growing beyond the capacity of a single owner/advisor is to build a team of employees (either in advisory and/or other roles like client service or operations) that can accommodate additional room for growth.

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Clients Communication Compliance Management 245

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Number 8860726. They also make up the second biggest client base for financial advisors after baby boomers. advisors’ clients, up from 20% in 2021, according to a survey Cerulli conducted in 2024. In comparison, only 9% of advisors’ clients in 2023 were millennials or Gen Z members. Registered in England and Wales.

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Financial Advisor Estate Planning Wealth Management Financial Planning 188

FMG

MAY 30, 2025

This communication gap is costing you clients, opportunities, and competitive advantage. Modern clients expect instant responses, but most advisors remain stuck in outdated email-only loops. Meanwhile, other advisors are winning business by meeting clients where they actually communicate. The result?

Communication 52

Communication Financial Advisor Clients Compliance 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2025

And while Black Diamond has cut a deal with Morningstar to be the 'default' option for Office advisors to move to, a host of other portfolio management platforms are offering their own incentives as well, leaving Morningstar Office advisors with an opportunity to evaluate a large and crowded landscape of options to find the platform that will work (..)

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Estate Planning Portfolio Management Communication Portfolio 143

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Eric is the Chief Financial Advisor and Co-Owner of Econologics Financial Advisors, an independent RIA based in Largo, Florida, that generates more than $4M of revenue while working with nearly 300 client households.

Financial Planning 244

Financial Planning Clients Planning Financial Advisor 244

Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Number 8860726. Among the things I’ve been unable to get to in-depth this week was an integration similar in some ways to that of Jump and RightCapital: a new collaboration between the popular PreciseFP, a client engagement and data-gathering software (today part of Docupace), and AI notetaker Zocks. Registered in England and Wales.

Wealth Management 169

Wealth Management Estate Planning Financial Planning Startup 169

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Number 8860726. But similar to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, fiduciary advisors can use this opportunity to assert their value and give clients confidence that their broader financial plans aren’t as negatively impacted as they may think, given the daily doom-and-gloom market headlines. Registered in England and Wales.

Wealth Management 138

Wealth Management Marketing Marketing Tax Planning 138

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 29, 2023

And while there are many factors that help owners determine whether their firm is making enough money to profitably sustain itself, one common variable that can help them adjust their net revenue is the fee they charge to clients for financial planning services. Read More.

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Clients Communication Financial Planning Numbers 237

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Number 8860726. Related: Savvy Wealth Raises $72M, Adds Mark Casady to Board of Directors Use Case 1: Onboarding Without Borders Picture this: A prospective client begins onboarding. Advisors gain hours back, operations teams reduce friction, and clients experience seamlessness from the first interaction.

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Wealth Management Estate Planning Planning Clients 165

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. Ultimately, clients often come to advisors in the first place because, at least on some level, they are motivated to make a change.

Clients 245

Clients Financial Planning Planning Education 245

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 2, 2025

a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading! a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading!

Financial Planner 147

Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement 147

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Communication 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

The study also identified attributes of "top performing" firms across a range of metrics, finding that they are more likely than other firms to have a clear ideal client persona, client value proposition, and marketing plan.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Retirement Communication Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As a result, people are often reluctant to make decisions when doing so would result in a significant change; this can result in ambivalence about taking action to make improvements in one’s life – including the types of financial decisions that advisors work with their clients to make. Read More.

Clients 245

Clients Numbers Planning Communication 245

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that about 98% of clients are at least somewhat satisfied with their financial advisor and that an advisor’s ability to provide peace of mind when it comes to finances is a key driver of this satisfaction A study indicates that advisors can potentially boost client referrals by using (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Communication Insurance Advertising 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Commission Communication Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2024

Measuring a client's tolerance for risk is an essential (and required!) step when onboarding a new client, as making any sort of recommendation is impossible without first understanding how comfortable clients may be when their portfolios inevitably experience volatility. And while few (if any!)

Clients 246

Clients Risk Tolerance Financial Planning Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A CFP Board study indicates that financial planners with the certification earn 10% more than other advisors and show very high levels of career satisfaction A Morningstar study has identified 4 main areas where investors find value from their financial advisors, which might not match an advisor's own list of top ways (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Compliance Fee Only Communication 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2023

And by understanding these varying levels of conversational 'intensity', advisors can hold more productive client conversations by taking measures to reduce or mitigate the impact of interruptions during client meetings. When a person is interrupted, even when the interruption is made with no ill intent (e.g.,

Clients 240

Clients Financial Planning Planning Numbers 240

Wealth Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Number 8860726. Mariner is seeking to bolster its independent registered investment advisor channel by hiring Rob Sandrew to oversee the division, which includes more than 1,100 advisors and about $40 billion in client assets. As a whole, Mariner has $555 in client assets under management and advisement.

Wealth Management 168

Wealth Management Estate Planning Compliance Planning 168

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. by ensuring that clients receive information in a way that is useful for them); education (e.g.,

Financial Planning 246

Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 246