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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 14-15)

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 Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.

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Structured Product Benefits

Park Place Financial

Discover some of the benefits of structured products and their value for investment. These pre-packaged investments usually feature assets connected to interest and an additional. Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC), meaning they operate similarly to traditional investments, such as stocks and bonds. investments.

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How to sniff out a lying grifter in a Form ADV

Sara Grillo

Any financial advisor who is registered as an advisor with a regulator has to fill out this form for initial approval by either a state or a Federal (the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) regulator. You should check the advisor’s CRD number and see if it matches what they sent you. Investment Adviser Firm Summary.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. If you’re going out for 20 year term, who cares what the commission is?

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How to Invest $1 Million Dollars in Today’s Market (Without Blowing It)

Good Financial Cents

Ad Robo-Advisors move with the market to ensure your investments. Robo-advisors offer easy account setup, robust goal planning, account services, and portfolio management all at a reasonable price - start investing today by clicking on your state. Invest in real estate. Look into actively managed portfolios.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. But if they are acting in the capacity of a broker or agent then they are not bound to follow the fiduciary standard. billion.