Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 23, 2025

In the 156th episode of Kitces & Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how they use AI tools such as ChatGPT to expedite their creative and strategic processes – and how to ‘ask’ ChatGPT better questions to get more effective and relevant answers. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2025

Seth is the founder of Heartwood Financial Planning, an advisory firm affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation that is based in Fresno, California, and oversees approximately $100 million in assets under management for 850 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For firms with high-net-worth clientele, one way to do this is to offer alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, or hedge funds, which may offer clients the ability to invest in a more diverse range of assets. Read More.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 14, 2025

For many small tax firms, the process of collecting client tax documents can be a time-consuming and a prolonged process. The good news is that technology solutions, like Harness, can streamline document collection and transform the way tax professionals work. Client experience is another area where manual processes fall short.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 14, 2025

Michelle is the Founding Principal of Paradigm Advisors, an RIA based in Dallas, Texas, that oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for 80 client households.

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Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

One is for G2s to feel empowered, and [two is] for G1s to have the confidence that they can ultimately leave the firm both from a client relationship as well as from an executive standpoint.” Related: Innovative CPA Group Launches RIA To Capture Client Wealth Management Demand “It’s a relationship business,” he said.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 3, 2025

FP Alpha upgrades its estate planning platform with AI-powered document analysis and personalized insights to help advisors better serve clients needs.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Many financial advisors approach prospect meetings with a mindset of giving potential clients ample space to consider the relationship before making any commitments. For example, the advisor may frame a second meeting as an opportunity to review documents while having paperwork ready for those who are still ready to proceed.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

At Wealth Management EDGE , I had the privilege of moderating a panel— “Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI’s Role in Operational Excellence” —where we talked about how artificial intelligence is already automating advisor workflows, transforming client meetings into structured insights, and reshaping the nature of operational roles within firms.

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Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, systematizing your office is essential for efficiency and delivering exceptional client service. This not only helps in providing better service to clients but also enhances the overall productivity of the office. 01 Why is systematizing your financial advisory firm important?

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Wealth Management

JULY 10, 2025

We will be launching their new client portal here shortly this summer. We have one firm that we acquired, GMAG , that uses Addepar, and it’s incredibly important to their client experience. The advisor experience and transitioning clients to their financial planning portal are heavy lifts that directly impact the end client.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Judy Weeden: The overall goal is to make advisors’ lives easier to serve the clients to the best of their ability. JY: I wanted to note that, from a portal perspective for clients, we have used eMoney in the past. For example, once, a client went in and could see their dashboard and net worth. I think it has been good.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

We will cover qualification criteria, documentation requirements, and practical strategies to implement throughout the year. We will cover qualification criteria, documentation requirements, and practical strategies to implement throughout the year. Travel, meals, and supplies must directly relate to legitimate business activities.

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Investment Writing

APRIL 15, 2025

The lessons are based on my years of experience editing and writing commentary for a diverse group of clients. I sometimes use mapping when editing complex client documents. For more on mapping, please see my book Financial Blogging: How to Write Powerful Posts That Attract Clients. Thats your goal, right?

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

My guess is your clients wouldnt keep shopping with or going to a business where they didnt like the products or how theyre treated, no matter how low the prices are. Instead, showcase your high value to clients and the benefits of working with a full-service firm like yours. He felt the firm did not care if they lost clients.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

These events may affect your investment approach, tax planning strategies, insurance needs, and estate planning documents. Even in the absence of major changes, setting aside time each year to review your financial documents and revisit your overall strategy can be beneficial.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

Related: The WealthStack Podcast: The Future of Personalized Portfolio Management with Govinda Quish “Estate planning is one of the things that advisors [repeatedly] tell us that they found immediate value in [post-merger] because it is part of the turnkey [Mercer] offering and does not mean referring a client outside the firm,” said Orff.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 2, 2025

Vanilla helps us create a clearer, more organized view of a clients estate by integrating their financial and legacy planning. By uploading estate documents, we can generate a visual flow of how assets are structured and intended to transfer, allowing our clients to clearly see how their plans align with their goals.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

They receive copies of W-2s from employers, 1099s from clients, and other income-reporting documents. To avoid scrutiny, maintain detailed logs of business-related expenses , making sure that all deductions are directly related to business activities and are supported by proper documentation, such as receipts and itineraries.

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FMG

JUNE 17, 2025

Texting for financial advisors has shifted from being a novelty to a necessary part of client communication. Advisors now meet clients where they are: on their phones. Clients expect quick, personalized updates without having to wade through emails. ” This shows attention to detail and makes clients feel remembered.

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The Big Picture

JULY 16, 2025

And find the entire musical playlist of all the songs I have used on At the Money on Spotify TRANSCRIPT: Speak to any financial advisor and they’ll tell you one of the biggest challenges they have professionally is getting clients to actually spend their money after decades of working and saving and investing. Exactly that.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 5, 2025

Compliance is not a “set it and forget it” part of your business; instead, it should play an active role when crafting financial services marketing materials, client communication, blog posts, etc. Staying compliant not only protects your clients, but it also protects your reputation and integrity as a financial advisor.

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Inside Information

JANUARY 31, 2025

And now, here comes this wonderful new AI-driven software solution that you just have to start using Another problem is what might be called the leap of faith issue.

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Diamond Consultants

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Periodic Education Advisors who make a transition don’t have a choice: they have to address the question of why they chose their firm head-on with every single one of their clients. For one, it makes the firm a more indispensable component of the advisor-client relationship. Additionally, complexity often leads to sticky client assets.

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Steve Sanduski

APRIL 8, 2025

Maintaining a consistent client experience while growing. Transitioning clients between advisors and managing referrals who come to the firm expecting to work with the boss. ’ So they read it and they document it, they model it into the financial planning software, how it’s going to work when shares are coming in over time.

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SEI

JULY 15, 2025

Featured Who we serve right-arrow arrow-sm-down left-arrow Back Who we serve We help our clients across financial services make confident decisions and power growth. Portfolio diversification: BDCs offer exposure to private credit and equity markets that are otherwise difficult to access for most retail clients. Advisor considerations.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

To file the election, employees should prepare documentation similar to a 83(b) election. With our team analyzing the specific circumstances of each client and situation, we can help optimize tax strategies, identify potential pitfalls, and ensure compliance.

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SEI

JULY 9, 2025

Featured Who we serve right-arrow arrow-sm-down left-arrow Back Who we serve We help our clients across financial services make confident decisions and power growth. Proactive, high-touch client experience: Communication and transparency. Our client portfolio managers explain how we deliver an outstanding client experience.

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FMG

APRIL 30, 2025

Yet the client experience also demands personalization. Descript: Edit Videos Like Documents Descript changes how you work with media. This tool is ideal for financial podcasts or client update videos. Its perfect for market recaps, client stories, or service explainers. Marketing tools offer a solution to both.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 29, 2025

As a foundational document, the operating agreement is essential for RIA firms. A firm focused on building a legacy business with multi-generational clients may prioritize stability and sustainable growth, while one preparing for rapid scaling or a future sale may adopt a more aggressive approach to management and profit distributions.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 29, 2025

As a foundational document, the operating agreement is essential for RIA firms. A firm focused on building a legacy business with multi-generational clients may prioritize stability and sustainable growth, while one preparing for rapid scaling or a future sale may adopt a more aggressive approach to management and profit distributions.

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Hubly

JULY 15, 2025

You think you’re ready to open the account, but instead you're chasing missing fields, resending forms, and explaining delays to a client who's already wondering if they made the right choice. These errors don’t just slow down paperwork, they disrupt your entire client experience. The good news?

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Steve Sanduski

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

But, to a growing segment of clients and prospects, these investments are almost as important as their 401(k)s. How advisors can help clients properly value, insure, and document their collections The tax implications of buying, selling, and trading collectibles. Fractional collectible investments.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

A key first step is creating a clear, written contract with each client, explicitly stating your status as a freelancer or independent contractor. This contract serves as documentation for the IRS, substantiating your self-employment. Legally, your clients are only legally required to issue a 1099-NEC for payments exceeding $600.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Each option presents unique advantages, with potential annual tax savings reaching thousands of dollars for well-documented home offices. Smart tech founders maintain detailed photographic documentation of their dedicated workspace, creating a clear record for potential future audits.

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Midstream Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2025

." Likewise, high quality and positive reviews from your customers "can improve your business visibility and increase the likelihood that a shopper will visit your location," this according to Google’s own documentation.

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Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

They are not real clients and are intended solely for educational purposes. Are my estate documents—POA, will, trust—current and goal-aligned? Individual results will vary based on specific financial circumstances. Have I reviewed my portfolio for tax-smart strategies like direct indexing or loss harvesting?

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