SEIA Hires Financial Planning Lead from Fidelity
Wealth Management
JULY 16, 2025
Brad Repinsky will help build up the $30 billion SEIA’s estate, tax and financial planning focus area for private clients, much like he did for Fidelity.
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A 3-Step Sales Process To Clearly Demonstrate Financial Planning Value To Prospects
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.
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Why Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Aren’t Always Worth The ‘Triple Tax Savings’ Advantage
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become an increasingly popular tool for financial advisors and their clients due in part to the 'triple tax savings' they offer: tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and non-taxable distributions for qualifying expenses. Read More.
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#FASuccess Ep 412: 3X’ing The Business With No More Than 50 Great Clients By Hyperfocusing On Who You Can Add The Most Value For, With Anjali Jariwala
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Anjali is the Founder of FIT Advisors, an RIA based in Torrance, California (but works virtually with clients nationwide) and oversees $65 million in assets under management for 45 client households.
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Kitces & Carl Ep 152: Advisory Fee Confidence And Building The Happy-Client Stoke File
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Still others may choose a hybrid model, combining AUM fees with additional charges for other services like tax planning. They also suggest how advisors with unsustainably low fees can shift their mindset, embrace their value, and realign their pricing to reflect both the tangible and intangible value they actually provide to clients.
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Pennsylvania Advisor Who Used Client Funds on Country Club Dues Gets 8 Years in Prison
Wealth Management
JUNE 26, 2025
Mason received a 97-month prison sentence for defrauding clients of over $17 million. Mason, a former advisor who was barred from the industry, was sentenced to 97 months in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding at least 13 advisory clients out of more than $17 million, according to the Department of Justice.
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Enhancing Client Conversations About Charitable Giving: Sample Questions, Scripts, and Tools for Better Engagement
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Yet, despite the important role that charitable giving can play, studies show that many advisors hesitate to bring up the topic with clients. Advisors may worry about overstepping boundaries or feel uncertain about a client's interest in philanthropy. These statements often stem from clients' life stories and core values.,
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The Liability Risk Of Giving Inadvertent Tax Advice (And How To Avoid It)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 18, 2025
In recent years, financial advisors have increasingly embraced tax planning as a core element of delivering value to clients. While common wisdom suggests that only CPAs, EAs, or attorneys are authorized to give tax advice, this is only strictly true in limited contexts, such as in promoting abusive tax shelters.
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#FASuccess Ep 421: Integrating Tax Preparation Without Hiring In-House CPAs To Bring More Tax-Focused Value, With Daniel Friedman
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 21, 2025
Daniel is the CEO of WMGNA, a hybrid advisory firm based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $270 million in assets under management for 200 client households.
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Innovative CPA Group Launches RIA To Capture Client Wealth Management Demand
Wealth Management
JULY 17, 2025
based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. Then we’ve got the Innovative CPA giant roster of clients that will go on the top of our funnel.” For me, this is a culmination of 35 years of experience,” Minopoli said.
Inspired Discovery: Asking Vision Questions To Focus On Clients’ “Ideal Self”
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 9, 2025
It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 5–6)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 4, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Congress has passed highly anticipated tax legislation, making 'permanent' (i.e.,
#FASuccess Ep 432: Crafting “Input Deliverables” That Show Financial Planning Value To Clients Without Creating Busy-Work, With Seth Scott
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. My guest on today's podcast is Seth Scott.
The Data on Active Large Cap Underperformance
The Big Picture
MAY 29, 2025
RWM works with clients by constructing a long-term financial plan, marrying it to an appropriate level of risk in a broadly diversified portfolio built around a core index, and then applying the best technology we can find to generate net after-tax returns with modest risk and volatility.
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$2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo
Wealth Management
JULY 18, 2025
Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo Wisconsin-based Resonant Capital and QBCo will share clients across wealth and tax in an increasingly popular service model.
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4 Ways And 5 Charts To Talk Tariffs With Clients With Empathy And Strategy
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 16, 2025
In these moments, the conversations that advisors have with their clients play a crucial role in helping clients maintain perspective, avoid emotional decisions, and stay committed to their long-term financial plans. Using mirroring language (e.g., Read More.
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Cerulli: Gen X Presents the Next Great Opportunity for Financial Advisors
Wealth Management
JULY 2, 2025
As a result, financial advisors should start honing the services Gen X members will likely benefit from the most, including retirement planning, estate and tax planning and mortgage refinancing. They also make up the second biggest client base for financial advisors after baby boomers. trillion annually.
11 Reasons Why People Hire Advisors (And How To Communicate That Value To Prospects)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 23, 2025
Advisors have a relatively brief window of time to communicate their value to prospective clients. Given how little time prospects spend evaluating their options, it's crucial to understand why people hire financial advisors and to communicate how their services address those drivers as clearly and effectively as possible. Read More.
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Why Gen 2 Advisors Are a Flight Risk
Wealth Management
JULY 18, 2025
Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B In 2023, he launched his own firm, Park Hill Financial Planning and Investment Management. “I Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo Brennan’s experience is indicative of many young advisors working in the RIA space. " Brennan’s response?
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 12–13)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 11, 2025
While the SEC has not released a formal proposal (which would likely offer advisers and other interested parties a chance to air their views on the issue), such a move could prove frustrating for firms forced to switch to state registration (particularly those with clients spread across state lines) as it would potentially require affected RIAs to (..)
Schwab Expands Roster of No Transaction Fee Mutual Funds
Wealth Management
JULY 8, 2025
This robust capability will provide independent advisors seamless access to the most trusted institutional funds, enhancing both advisor and client investment optionality,” Jalina Kerr, head of advisor experience for Schwab Advisor Services, said in a statement.
Kitces & Carl Ep 165: Finding Repeatable Conversations To Explain Complex Concepts More Understandably To Clients
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 29, 2025
Financial planning is inherently complex, especially when it comes to data gathering, analysis, and crafting well-reasoned recommendations. But delivering those recommendations in a way that clients can understand and act on is a separate skill. One way to simplify delivery is to build meetings around a single core takeaway.
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10 States with the Most and Least Potential AUM Per Advisor
Wealth Management
JULY 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 23 Slides START SLIDESHOW hudiemm/iStock/Getty Images A big industry focus these days is on organic growth; many stress that if advisors can crack the code and grow their client base, they can gain a competitive edge. New client AUM grew on average 7.5% in 2023, according to a study by Ensemble Practice and BlackRock.
The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMark's Michael Kim
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
In fact, they may be the missing piece in your clients’ portfolios—and AssetMark is betting big on that future. Michael joined AssetMark in 2010 and has held a number of leadership positions, including Head of National Sales and Consulting, Chief Client Officer, and President (2021–Present).
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#FASuccess Ep 443: Going Deep With Business Owners And Real Estate Investors To Grow $200M Of AUM In 5 Years, With Griffin Kirsch
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.
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Financial Planning For Freelancers: 8 Tips To Budget And Save
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4.
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#FASuccess Ep 442: Attracting $100M Per Month Of Like-Minded Clients By Being Vocal About (Divisive) Issues You’re Passionate About, With David Bahnsen
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 17, 2025
billion in assets under management for 1,800 client households. David is the founder of The Bahnsen Group, an RIA based in Newport Beach, California, that oversees approximately $7.5
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Top Insights Driving Financial Planning Strategies in 2025
WiserAdvisor
JUNE 4, 2025
The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience. This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year.
Crisis Management Financial Planning: Preparing for Unexpected Events
Carson Wealth
JUNE 27, 2025
What Is Financial Planning and Why Does It Matter in a Crisis? Financial planning begins with a thorough analysis of your short- and long-term financial situation, including all sources of income, your current spending patterns and debt, and your plans for the future. Tax planning.
Wealthspire Advisors: Reimagining the Wealthstack After Nine RIA Acquisitions
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.
Adviser links: serving Boomers
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 28, 2024
citywire.com) What's behind the surge in client churn at RIAs? riabiz.com) Risk tolerance Determining a client's risk tolerance is more complicated than having them fill out a questionnaire. advisorperspectives.com) Advisers A plan for onboarding client service associates. signaturefd-3437664.hs-sites.com)
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RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth
Wealth Management
JUNE 10, 2025
RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning.
Edward Jones Buys Natixis’ Overlay Management Services to Power its UMAs
Wealth Management
JUNE 30, 2025
Overlay management services implement clients’ investments through a professionally managed diversified portfolio, including tax strategies. Bringing these services in-house gives us greater flexibility to innovate based on the needs of our clients,” Edward Jones Principal Russ Tipper said in a statement. “We
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Takeaways From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE
Wealth Management
JUNE 10, 2025
on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients. The panels centered around a general theme of growth, whether how to diversify portfolios to grow, strategies to boost AUM and clients and AI best practices to improve an advisors' business.
The Best Content for Financial Advisors to Attract Clients in 2025
Indigo Marketing Agency
JUNE 18, 2025
The Best Content for Financial Advisors to Attract Clients in 2025 Does your blog feel stale? That might be why you’re not attracting new clients. Here’s content for financial advisors that’s actually working—and how to make it easier. What makes video so effective for financial advisors?
Adviser links: rolling in rollovers
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Podcasts Meb Faber and Wes Gray talk about how ETFs unlock tax efficiency and the launch of the Cambria Tax Aware ETF ($TAX). businesswire.com) Niches If everyone is your prospect (or client), then no one is. wealthmanagement.com) Some financial advisers are pushing the limits on marketing with their 'media' appearances.
First Look At The New Kitces Members Section And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 30, 2025
Yet in recent months, the volatility has subsided, markets have rallied back near their highs, and advisory firms are back to dealing with the increasingly common challenge of how to continue to scale service in the face of growth as clients continue to accrue over time.
Market Timing vs. Time in the Market
Zoe Financial
JANUARY 28, 2025
Smart Investing: Focus On Your Longterm Financial Goals Its imperative to begin the investment process with a clear idea of your goals and the time frame for your financial plan to accomplish them. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.
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Advisors Must Master Communicating Complex Financial Concepts in Simple Terms
Don Connelly & Associates
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Whether planning for retirement, investing in volatile markets, or managing tax implications, clients are often presented with intricate information that can leave them overwhelmed, confused, and anxious, undermining their ability to make informed decisions.
Set Your Financial Goals for 2025: A Strategic Approach to Building Your Wealth
Yardley Wealth Management
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Garry Esquire, CFP®, MBA Founder & CEO of Yardley Wealth Management Setting meaningful financial goals in 2025 requires more than just wishful thinking – it demands a strategic, well-planned approach. Helping clients achieve their monetary aspirations, I’ve seen how proper goal-setting can transform financial futures.
Incorporating Collectibles into High-Net-Worth Financial Planning with Tom Ruggie
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. But, to a growing segment of clients and prospects, these investments are almost as important as their 401(k)s. Including collectibles in estate planning to avoid family disputes. Fractional collectible investments.
The Role of Financial Advisors in Managing Healthcare Expenses
WiserAdvisor
JULY 2, 2025
Advisors guide clients through two key enrollment windows: Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This seven-month window begins three months before an individual turns 65 and ends three months after. This is especially relevant for individuals who plan to continue working past the age of 65.
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Tax Advisor Weekly News March 7, 2025
Harness Wealth
MARCH 7, 2025
This weeks Tax Advisor news roundup covers key updates for financial professionals. Last but not least, we have a rundown of the IRSs ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams for 2025. Wealth Taxes in Europe, 2025 ( Cristina Enache , Tax Foundation) Net wealth taxes are recurrent taxes on an individuals wealth, net of debt.
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