Nerd's Eye View

JULY 18, 2022

Amid estimates that nearly 40% of all financial advisors are likely to retire in the next 10 years, the need for a new generation of advisor talent is clear.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Federal Trade Commission released a final rule that would ban most non-compete agreements, which could lead to an increasing number of non-solicit agreements (and, potentially, lawsuits regarding their enforcement) between financial planning firms and their advisors The Securities and Exchange Commission issued (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What's unique about Brad, though, is how he built a multi-billion-dollar advisory firm not by moving 'upmarket' to gather multi-millionaire clients, but instead leveraged his 401(k) retirement plan advisory firm to begin offering comprehensive financial planning to the employees of large companies as an added employee benefit, and in the process scaled (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 1, 2022

Income Lab and MoneyTree both launch new ‘One-Page Financial Plan’ summary reports as advisors continue to demand more tools to demonstrate the ongoing value of financial planning after the upfront planning process is complete!

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2022

Historically, the career path for newer financial advisors has followed a commission-based model that was focused on sales and business development first and learning the technical aspects of financial planning along the way.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2022

Historically, the career path for newer financial advisors has followed a commission-based model that was focused on sales and business development first and learning the technical aspects of financial planning along the way.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But a lawsuit to block the rule ultimately led to it (and the associated Title Protection for "financial planner") being vacated… by the FPA. even as the CFP Board has announced its own Competency Standards Commission to raise their own standards regarding who can use the Certified Financial Planner title?

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eMoney Advisor

MAY 1, 2023

.” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2 1,2 Despite the small numbers, AAPI professionals remain the largest ethnic minority within the financial planning profession. percent of the American population.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Also in industry news this week: While the FPA is going full steam ahead on its federal and state lobbying efforts to regulate the title “financial planner”, CFP Board is more focused on increasing recognition of the CFP marks.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

In contrast, your financial life often lacks such clear signals. Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey sponsored by CFP Board demonstrates the upsides of a career in financial planning, from a median salary of nearly $200,000 to flexible work schedules and a strong sense of purpose among advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Carolyn grew her career to become a leader in the financial services industry and made her mark by becoming an established executor for major broker-dealers that wanted to shift away from solely commission-based models and add advisory models, the paths that Carolyn navigated at companies like H.D.

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The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Subscribe here: iTunes Android Google Play Stitcher Spotify The post Animal Spirits: Commission-Free Insurance appeared first on The Irrelevant Investor. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube. Check out our t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs, and other swag here.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

If youre searching for a fiduciary financial planner, flat-fee financial planning, or the best alternative to AUM-based advisors, this article will help you decide which model is right for you. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But the obvious flaw with this ‘eat-what-you-kill’ model was that newer advisors overwhelmingly succeeded or failed – not by virtue of the quality of advice they gave to their clients, but by how effectively they could sell the financial products for which they were usually compensated via commission.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 6, 2024

What's unique about Jaime, though, is how his firm has grown to more than $1 billion in AUM over the past 20 years in part by making a series of 6 acquisitions, typically buying mixed fee-and-commission practices from retiring advisors in his local area and converting them into ongoing recurring revenue financial planning clientele.

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Zoe Financial

JANUARY 28, 2025

3 It's Expensive Frequent trading and trying to time the market will rack up brokerage commission costs, particularly for smaller investors. 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.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the vast world of financial services, it’s crucial to distinguish between legitimate businesses and those seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. MainStreet Financial Planning , Inc. Please also note that the name of our financial planning firm is spelled differently.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2024

For most of its history, the financial advice industry has been very slow to change.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 3, 2025

Mark Berg of Timothy Financial has a great story about how he scaled his hourly financial planning firm, grow it to a multiple-advisor company. I am a CFA charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. How did he start his hourly finanical planning firm? Check it out!

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 15, 2025

At Tobias Financial Advisors, we work closely with our clients, whether single, married, or somewhere in between, to develop strategies that align with their long-term vision. With the right guidance, single retirees can face the future with clarity and confidence, knowing their financial plan is designed with their unique needs in mind.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 16, 2025

SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

During recent conversations, I’ve come across several people unfamiliar with the concept of fee-only financial planning, let alone considering it as a feasible choice. To shed light on this, I want to articulate the distinctive approach we use at MainStreet Financial Planning.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the move to transparency in financial planning takes hold, regulations are changing in Colorado and other states. Here’s the triumph of virtue that financial planning transparency will (FINALLY) bring to planners across the country and the benefits to clients that come along with it. What should financial advisors do?

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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. Do you have a unique situation?

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2025

Your choice of a financial advisor can impact your financial future just as much as your investments do. Financial planning is not only centered around your investment returns but also trust and peace of mind. The right financial advisor should feel like the perfect fit. They are not employees of a larger company.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 30, 2023

Whether you’re building equity in a primary residence or buying a vacation home or investment property, understanding how to best prepare for, and manage, a real estate purchase is a critical piece of any personal financial plan. and Financial Planning for Estate Planning.

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Inside Information

JULY 25, 2024

I can tell you that when I was editor of Financial Planning magazine, I discovered that there is a whole public relations ecosystem churning out favorable press releases and miscellaneous announcements that they would position as ‘news.’ Executive hires are very important for you to be aware of.

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Nationwide Financial

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When engaging in financial planning with your veteran and military clients, there are many unique obstacles and situations to consider. Not only will the lifestyle of military members differ from civilian clients, but there many financial benefits available to veterans from the U.S.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In addition, you may find some pre-curated commissioned pieces from your favorite decor stores, such as Crate and Barrel or West Elm. The post How to Build Your Art Collection in Retirement appeared first on Integrity Financial Planning, Inc. With technological advancement, you can now own art physically or digitally.

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Advisor Perspectives

JULY 15, 2024

Conflicts are everywhere in financial planning. They exist in all fee models, whether they be commissions, assets under management, fixed fee, or hourly. Any time money changes hands there are conflicts of interests.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

MAY 30, 2025

Brian played a pivotal role in organizing NAIFA-MNs grassroots mobilization during the early fight against House File 2437, legislation that proposed a sales tax on a range of professional servicesincluding financial planning, insurance commissions, legal services, and even CPA services.

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Zoe Financial

JUNE 18, 2025

5 Components of Financial Literacy 1. In addition to salary, bonuses, and commissions, earnings also include investment income. Understanding the full picture of income sources helps with financial planning and decision-making. Earn Earnings go beyond just a paycheck.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. What is a financial paraplanner?

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