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.

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Clients Communication Fee Only Financial Advisor 244

Wealth Management

APRIL 3, 2025

Steven Jarvis, the founder and CEO of Retirement Tax Services, offers advice on how a CPA can help increase the growth and enterprise value of an advisors business.

Taxes 175

Taxes Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement 175

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e.,

Taxes 246

Taxes Clients Tax Planning Sales 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Clients 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Welcome to the February 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Insurance 130

Insurance Financial Advisor Taxes Tax Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Financial advisory clients are routinely concerned about lurking threats to their hard-earned wealth in the form of a large unforeseen judgment on a liability claim. Notably, certain client assets have built-in creditor protection without the use of (often expensive) products or tools. For instance, qualified plan assets (e.g.,

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Education Assets Clients Estate Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Clients 246

Clients B2B Estate Planning Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Welcome back to the 289th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Kamila Elliott.

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Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

At the same time, they also overwhelmingly recognize the value of financial advisors , not only for increasing their wealth beyond what they could have achieved on their own , but also for helping them feel more prepared and less stressed about their finances!

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Taxes Math 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Tax Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko.

Tax Planning 246

Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A coalition of organizations representing financial advisors is pressing Congress to include tax breaks for financial advisory fees amidst expected negotiations to address the pending expiration of several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act A recent survey indicates that client referrals remain the chief source (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Investment Advisor Financial Advisor Clients 246

eMoney Advisor

APRIL 11, 2023

Financial planning and tax planning go hand in hand. Including tax planning as part of your service provides clients a comprehensive view of their finances and helps them achieve their financial goals. In addition, we can be confident that tax rates will continue to ebb and flower over time.

Tax Planning 77

Tax Planning Financial Advisor Taxes Planning 77

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Podcasts Brendan Frazier on how your clients change will inevitably over time. wiredplanning.com) Michael Kitces talks with Jon Henderson who is the Founder and CIO for Echo45 Advisors about building a tech stack for a breakaway advisory firm. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide.

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Wealth Management Retirement Planning Tax Planning Financial Advisor 264

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, the financial advice industry has seen many changes to regulations (for both advisors and their clients), advisor business models, and the advisor technology landscape. The changing patterns in how financial advice is delivered can be compared to the similar trends seen in the evolution of medicine.

Financial Advice 245

Financial Advice Medicine Financial Planning Estate Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor Insurance Financial Planner Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g.,

Taxes 246

Taxes Financial Planning Financial Advisor Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that recent surveys indicate that consumers continue to trust human financial advisors more than Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools.

Financial Planner 189

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certification Estate Planning 189

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Content marketing helps financial advisors stand out and earn trust from potential clients. When advisors share valuable content for a specific target audience, they can attract new clients and boost their online presence. Content marketing is a great strategic approach to find potential clients.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Media 52

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Going beyond FPA’s existing PlannerSearch tool, the narrowed-down list is meant to help consumers identify a focused subset of the most reputable planners.

Financial Planner 238

Financial Planner Ethics Financial Advisor Taxes 238

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Notably, while the rule will create an additional compliance burden, the due diligence advisers offering comprehensive planning services (as well as their investment custodians) are likely already conducting on their clients to create an effective financial plan could be a 'defense mechanism' for these firms against criminals looking to take advantage (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Tax Planning Compliance Financial Advice 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many financial advisors start their own firm because of an entrepreneurial itch, a desire to work with a specific type of client, or perhaps because they want to have more control over their work life. Nonetheless, one group of advisors reported more marketing success than others: those serving client niches.

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Marketing Marketing Financial Planner Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. The backdoor Roth strategy can be valuable for clients whose high income levels preclude them from making regular contributions to a Roth IRA.

Taxes 246

Taxes Accounting Clients Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the October 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Communication 246

Communication Portfolio Management Clients Startup 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The 2024 Technology Tools for Today (T3) Advisor Conference, held last month in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured a large gathering of financial advisors and representatives from across the fintech industry. Likewise, while CRM usage has slipped by about 5%, the overall number of advisors who use a CRM still remains at a dominant 92%.

Financial Advice 244

Financial Advice Consulting Engineering Financial Advisor 244

Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 17, 2024

3 Small Ways to See Big Marketing Results Financial advisors often feel overwhelmed by the idea of tackling marketing. With just 3060 minutes a monthless than 1% of your timeyou can take simple actions that make a HUGE difference in attracting and engaging clients. The good news? Creating it doesnt have to be time-consuming.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Financial Advisor Clients 52

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” They’re not going to like me if I go out there and say I’m a financial advisor for dentists.”

Clients 59

Clients Marketing Financial Advisor Marketing 59

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 12, 2022

standarddeviationspod.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Jeremy Keil, advisor at Keil Financial Partners, about guiding client conversations. investmentnews.com) Tax planning Why financial advisers need to be careful when offering tax advice. kitces.com) Tax planning is an ongoing process.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Financial Advising Advertising Startup 130

FMG

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Since building strong relationships is a core element of providing financial advice, a financial advisor CRM ( c lient r elationship m anagement) system may be the most essential technology tool available for financial advisory firms. The average advisor serves 156 clients. What is CRM? Why You Need a CRM.

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Financial Advisor Clients Communication Financial Planning 83

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Clients 130

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 16, 2023

(standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks with Lisa Brown who is a Partner and Wealth Advisor for CI Brightworth about finding your ideal clients. thinkadvisor.com) Taxes Some steps you can take to upgrade your tax-planning game.

Financial Advising 130

Financial Advising Wealth Advisor Tax Planning Financial Advice 130

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 10, 2025

Social Media Mistakes Financial Advisors Make (And How to Fix Them) Did you know that 73% of marketers think their social media marketing efforts have been either somewhat or very effective for their business? Financial advisors know social media marketing is effective, so they post. So whats the problem? The good news?

Financial Advisor 64

Financial Advisor Media Clients Retirement 64

Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Develop a risk management plan to implement strategies that minimize or eliminate risks, and protect your business with appropriate insurance coverage, such as liability, property and business interruption insurance. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

Financial Planning 142

Financial Planning Planning Retirement Planning Tax Planning 142

Sara Grillo

JUNE 7, 2024

“I want to upgrade my client base and work with ultra high net worth individuals and Family Office clients. It depends on how high you go, but in some cases these types of clients function more as institutions than an as individuals – and their needs reflect that. How do I meet them?” That is the first step.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Executive Compensation Compliance 52

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this write up we look at the five most important elements of a Financial Advisor and the reasons it is important to have these traits to succeed in the industry. Are you exploring the career option as a Financial Advisor? You are about to choose one of the fastest-growing career options in India.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Communication Clients Retirement Planning 52

SEI

JANUARY 25, 2024

Advisors must connect with clients today to prepare for tomorrow.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Financial Advisor Taxes Planning 52

Prosperity Coaching

MAY 20, 2022

Financial Advisors Selling to Corporate Executives: Financial services are a diverse field because clients can range from blue-collar workers to high-income earners, all with vastly different needs. Read here: This is my 4th post in The Financial Advisor Ideal Client Blog Post Series: How to attract your ideal clients.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Financial Services Clients Compensation Planning 52