Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Further, amidst grumbling from some firms, incoming CEO Rick Wurster reiterated a pledge that Schwab (which offers its own direct wealth management services) will not seek to compete for clients with RIAs on its platform, seeing opportunities to pursue prospective clients currently unserved by either group.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins to be the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with a recent survey indicating that a majority of advisors are viewing new client acquisition as their primary challenge in the current competitive environment for financial advice (followed by compliance and technology management) and suggests (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that at a time when brokerage firms' cash sweep programs come under increased scrutiny (and as the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates), Charles Schwab (the largest RIA custodian) continues to slash sweep rates for client (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Republicans in the House of Representatives this week released their long-awaited tax plan to address the impending sunset of many measures in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 28, 2025

Which suggests that, amidst ongoing debate over fiduciary-related regulations, an advisor's status as a fiduciary could both lead to greater client trust (both in their individual advisor relationship and perhaps in the financial advice industry as a whole) and, ultimately, higher client retention rates.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 14, 2025

Which, if implemented under the new administration, could provide relief for investment advisers, particularly smaller firms that already have to balance compliance with client service, marketing, and the other duties that go into running a firm.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2025

Which could create opportunities for firms to seek opportunities to move 'upmarket' by trying to add new HNW clients who might not have an advice relationship (or whose current advisor doesn't provide sufficiently comprehensive service).

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 12, 2025

As a result, when advisors are tasked with (re-)educating clients about the potential consequences of financial decisions, there may be a disconnect between potential risk and what a client actually experiences. So how can advisors help clients understand dangers they haven't personally encountered? a tax bill or refund).

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Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

So far, I’ve written about AI notetaker Jump and its integration with the financial planning application RightCapital , and the AI-powered financial planning application and company Conquest Planning and its $80 million fund raise to help accelerate its U.S. It has become a challenge to keep up with new rollouts.

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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. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

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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!

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 2, 2024

podcasts.apple.com) The biz Fidelity's move to sweep client cash into FCASH, making more work for RIAs. riabiz.com) Morgan Stanley's ($MS) wealth management division apparently prioritized assets over vetting clients. riabiz.com) Why wealth managers need to do more to support client charitable giving. thinkadvisor.com)

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Marketing for Financial Planners: Strategies to Build Trust and Grow Your Client Base Strategic Client Growth: Win Trust in a Trust Economy More than many other fields, trust is truly the currency that drives growth for financial planners. She ended up investing over $1 million with me.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 3, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. And new leads and clients keep coming.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key Highlights Learn how to improve your financial planner’s online visibility by using SEO and SEM wisely. Introduction In financial planning, it is key to know about search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM). Digital marketing strategies are crucial for the success of financial planners.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. As individuals and families strive to build wealth, protect their future, and achieve life goals, they increasingly seek trusted professionals who can offer sound, holistic financial advice.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. A fiduciary advisor is a financial professional who is legally obligated to act in the best interest of their clients. For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 16, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. And new leads and clients keep coming.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Fee-only firms are unique as they do not receive commissions from selling financial products, such as insurance policies or investment products. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. Independent firm.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. As a freelancer, youre your own boss, accountant, and financial planner all rolled into one. Save more during high-earning months When you have a lucrative month, allocate the extra income to savings, investments, or your emergency fund to cover leaner periods.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2025

The CFP® program isn’t just about mastering technical modules on investment planning, taxation, retirement, or insurance. You develop frameworks to assess client situations holistically. Most importantly, you learn to become a strategic partner, someone who sees the big picture and helps clients stay on course, even when markets don’t.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Explore how to reach potential clients by using educational content and CRM systems. It helps them connect with clients and grow their business. You will find tips to improve your online presence, attract more clients, and create successful campaigns. Clients now want financial advice online.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key Highlights Find good ways to get new clients as a financial advisor. Explore several ways to get financial advisor leads. Get advice from experts about good tools and methods for lead generation in financial services. It will help you connect with potential clients looking for financial help.

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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a financial planner, your guidance is essential in helping clients minimize risks and maximize financial benefits. Growth and Expansion Plans Corporations are ideal for businesses seeking investment or significant growth due to ownership flexibility.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 9, 2025

It wouldn’t be exaggerating to state that the next decade belongs to India terms of being the most exciting Market to invest. The retail investors are beginning to understand the importance of investing in structured financial products than merely locking them up in gold or real estate assets.

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International College of Financial Planning

JUNE 5, 2025

Clients were all about one thing: performance. And if you haven’t changed with it, well your clients have already moved on. A New Avatar of Client Take Abhay Mehta – 29 years old, heir to a ₹2,700 crore family business in Mumbai. The client is overwhelmed. Lets be real for a moment. Often fast. Sometimes all in one.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

[link] [link] [link] New Financial Advisor Prospecting When You Attend Networking Functions Keep Your Business Cards In Your Car When attending networking functions, it’s crucial to always have your business cards handy. Look into digital marketing steps like boosting your website and email marketing to get new clients.

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Steve Sanduski

APRIL 8, 2025

Guests: Bill Keen, Founder and CEO, and Matt Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and President, of Keen Wealth Advisors , a billion-dollar-plus RIA in Overland Park, Kansas. Maintaining a consistent client experience while growing. Keen Wealth’s checklist-driven financial planning process. What’s their life look like?

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Financial Symmetry

JUNE 18, 2025

From her early days as an intern to becoming our third advisor and a partner at the firm, Allison’s influence reaches far beyond her client work. Today, she is known not only for her technical expertise but also for her remarkable ability to listen deeply, celebrate milestones, and understand the human side of financial decision-making.

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It helps you attract new clients and expand your business. This guide offers helpful tips to create a good advertising plan in the financial services area. You will learn how to find your ideal client and create content that engages them. A good online presence helps them find new clients and grow their business.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 28, 2025

kitces.com) Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix talk with Jason Pereira about the true role of a financial planner. rationalreminder.libsyn.com) Custodians Altruist has raised $152 million in a Series F round that values the registered investment advisor custodian at $1.9 riabiz.com) The strategy behind Robinhood Strategies.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Key Highlights Attract ideal clients and amplify your firm’s growth with these proven marketing tactics. Discover the secrets of a high-impact marketing strategy, tailored specifically for financial advisors. Explore effective lead-generation strategies and conversion techniques to expand your client base.

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