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#FASuccess Ep 419: Attracting Clients Who Want To Align Their Investments With Their Values With A Sustainable Investing Approach, With Peter Krull

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Pete is the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors, an RIA based in Asheville, North Carolina, that oversees approximately $200 million in assets under management for 250 client households.

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Social Security Fairness Act: Planning Considerations For The Repeal Of The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) And Government Pension Offset (GPO)

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But historically, a subset of workers that spent at least part of their careers in positions that did not pay Social Security tax – including many state and local government workers like teachers and police officers – have had their Social Security benefits reduced, sometimes down to $0. Read More.

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“How Much More Will I Get?”: Calculating The Impact Of WEP And GPO’s Repeal On Social Security Benefits

Nerd's Eye View

While it may take a while for the adjustments to take place, advisors can still help their clients plan for the effect of WEP and GPO's repeal by estimating how much the client will be receiving in Social Security benefits once the new law is implemented. will be top of mind for clients affected by the WEP and GPO. Read More.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 11–12)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the "Social Security Fairness Act" was signed into law this week, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions, which previously reduced the Social Security benefits (..)

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Hong Kong Embraces Crypto Regulations – Will China Join In?

Trade Brains

The government just unveiled its second major digital asset policy statement. The government will standardise issuing tokenised bonds. Segregation of client assets is non-negotiable. Hong Kong boldly accelerates its crypto ambitions. It aims to solidify its position as a global crypto hub.

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Our Technology Columnist's Takeaways from Wealth Management EDGE

Wealth Management

Understanding quality [data] … and then [data] governance … can be like fixing holes in a bucket, if you don’t get a handle on it early,” said Cook. I’ve been in long meetings trying to determine which email address is the right one to send a note to,” to emphasize his points about data quality and a single source of truth, he said.

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Top Insights Driving Financial Planning Strategies in 2025

WiserAdvisor

Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience. Comprehensive financial planning over fragmented advice These days, clients want comprehensive financial plans and not isolated solutions to singular problems. These decisions are deeply interconnected.