Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

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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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission this week authorized 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could provide financial advisors and their clients with a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency without (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 22, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that advisors who best understand their prospects' and clients' unique needs and communicate their value and fees clearly could be best positioned to win and retain clients Why a dearth of advisor talent could spur additional M&A activity and 'poaching', and what firms can do to attract (..)

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Truemind Capital

JUNE 21, 2024

Lessons to learn to get better value from your wealth manager We onboarded a client with a portfolio of around INR 50 Crores, earlier managed by a big & reputed wealth management company. The portfolio was constructed for retirement purposes with 12 years of investment horizon. What’s wrong with this portfolio?

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 12, 2024

For example, if an advisor recommends an investment that prioritizes the commission they would receive rather than any benefit the client would derive from it, they could incur fines and sanctions for violating their fiduciary duty as an advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

billion (thanks to expected reductions in commissions and the embedded costs in these annuities). could save retirement plan participants $55 billion over the next 10 years (due to an expectation of more low-cost fees being offered in plans) and those rolling over workplace plans into IRAs to purchase annuities another $32.5

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 1, 2022

The deal is well timed to a recent Risk Alert from the SEC about advisors engaging in (unwittingly) incorrect billing due to a lack of strong billing systems and processes.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples' lives (while they've also gotten (..)

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The Big Picture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In the stock market, its anyone with a portfolio or 401k/IRA or trading account. If they did what was in the best interest of clients, they would forgo too much in commission dollars. They do not follow the fiduciary rule but instead swap hats on a whim. You probably do not think very often about who your co-investors are.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 25, 2022

allocatesmartly.com) Commission rates have a big effect on retail trading behavior. klementoninvesting.substack.com) Carbon credits as a portfolio diversifier. (dualmomentum.net) Which defensive assets perform best when the S&P is down? papers.ssrn.com) Do women-managed mutual funds vote differently? papers.ssrn.com).

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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. If there is a change in the fundamental reasons for you to believe in a stock, it is important to be willing to adjust your investments.

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Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Investment management companies – firms that provide individual portfolio management and may work with other investment companies. For example, do you want to make investment decisions or let the experts do it through a managed portfolio? Robo-advisors, in particular, have democratized investment management.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 16, 2025

As you work toward your financial goals, regularly reviewing your investment portfolio is essential. Whether youre new to investing or have years of experience, taking a step back to evaluate your strategy can help ensure that your portfolio remains aligned with your objectives, especially in times of market uncertainty and volatility.

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Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Most people have an investment portfolio that consists of stocks, bonds and maybe real estate. In this article, we will specifically look at diversifying your portfolio through investments in artwork. Now that you have a better understanding of artwork investing as a whole, let’s discuss adding art to your investment portfolio.

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Validea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Many equity investors, particularly in the small-cap space, are likely looking at their portfolio values and seeing very little growth, and possibly losses. Falling Costs Zero Commissions and the Savings to Investors : The shift to zero commission trading by major brokerage firms has reduced the cost barrier for individual investors.

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Commission Education Portfolio Assets 115

Truemind Capital

APRIL 12, 2024

Both plans have the same fund manager and the same portfolio. Regular plans are sold by distributors/agents who receive commissions of up to 1.75%/annum (on a monthly payout basis), till your investments are outstanding. To know better, read it till the end. Every mutual fund scheme has two plans to offer – Regular & Direct.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 11, 2025

Stay up to date with market insights from our Portfolio Manager, Charles Chad NeSmith, CFA, CFP. 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. This is a publication of Tobias Financial Advisors.

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Good Financial Cents

JULY 21, 2022

Fees $0 for stocks or ETFs; no commissions or contract fees on options. $1/mo. 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds. $0 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; more than 3,000 commission-free mutual funds. . $0 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; more than 3,000 commission-free mutual funds.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planners: Transparent, Unbiased, and Cost-Effective A fee-only financial planner charges a fixed fee for financial planning services, regardless of the size of your portfolio. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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Good Financial Cents

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Robinhood attracted these young stock market investors with an easy-to-use mobile app and commission-free trades. Gone were the restrictions of many investing platforms with account minimums and hefty trading commissions. Instead, Public has a tipping option in the app, an optional commission structure. Robinhood Troubles.

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Commission Accounting Investing Investments 90

MarketWatch

MARCH 17, 2023

In a letter sent to the heads of the Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the lawmakers raised “concerns over the role of Goldman Sachs Group in advising SVB and the purchase of its bond portfolio.”

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MarketWatch

MARCH 17, 2023

In a letter sent to the heads of the Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the lawmakers raised “concerns over the role of Goldman Sachs Group in advising SVB and the purchase of its bond portfolio.”

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Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 29, 2022

1: Build a Diversified Portfolio With Fractional Share Investing. Where to Get Started: Many online brokers offer real-time fractional share investing without charging commissions. Who It’s Best For: Fractional share investing is a good option for anyone who wants to diversify their portfolio by investing in different companies.

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Investing Investments Accounting Commission 119

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

This type of strategy typically involves selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset capital gains (or ordinary income) to optimize portfolio returns. Portfolio rebalancing: Selling underperforming assets helps investors maintain an optimal asset allocation.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

Some investors may require the services of multiple advisors as they have extensive investment portfolios comprising real estate, art, collectibles, global businesses, etc. The advisors can be differentiated based on the fee structure they use to charge fees such as fee-only, commission-only, hourly-fee, monthly fee, etc.

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Financial Advisor Portfolio Budgeting Commission 105

MarketWatch

JUNE 15, 2023

GS stock is down 0.5%, reversing gains from earlier in the session, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the role of the bank in buying Silicon Valley Bank’s securities portfolio prior to the bank’s collapse in March.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 11, 2025

When we look at retirement investors, we really encourage them to be in diversified portfolios. 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. You want to be in the U.S.,

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Financial Advisor Wealth Advisor CFP Commission 52

Good Financial Cents

JUNE 11, 2023

One thing that I have craved for investors is a tool that allows you to sync all your financial accounts – your investment portfolio, checking and savings accounts, credit cards and other loan accounts – in one place, and then provides an investment-related analysis of your entire portfolio.

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Truemind Capital

AUGUST 9, 2024

With our guidance, she started investing soon, has now built a substantial investment portfolio, and is on track to meet her goals. By regulation, RIAs can’t earn from commissions received from product companies. Her case of “initial inertia” is not isolated.

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Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The product portfolio of the company. According to the Company Commissioned F&S Report, total FDI inflow in the chemicals (other than fertilizers) sector in India reached US$17.77 Source: DRHP of the company). The competitors of the company. Source: DRHP of the company). billion between April 2000 and June 2020.

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Commission Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Transportation 96

Trade Brains

JUNE 27, 2024

Praj has commissioned India’s first commercial 2G ethanol plant with IOCL and is working on more such projects with BPCL and HPCL. Praj is also commissioning a demonstration plant for Bioplastics (PLA) in Q2 FY25, and will invite interested customers to witness the process before commercialization. Do let us know in the comments below.

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Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Also read… Will Petrol prices come down across India after OMCs hike in dealer commission? Dixon Technologies leads the market with its diverse product portfolio, manufacturing everything from LED TVs to mobile phones. The government’s PLI schemes and Make in India initiative fuel rapid expansion in this space.

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Trade Brains

JUNE 24, 2023

Further, if you plan to invest in direct funds through these apps, they can also help you to save an extra commission of 1% to 1.5% The direct plans are cheaper than the regular plans because you will be saving costs in terms of paying commissions to intermediaries. which is a huge advantage. What are Direct Mutual Funds?

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Financial Symmetry

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

3 So, as investors, what can we do about it within our portfolios? Source: Avantis Investors is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Key Takeaways for Investors The key point is that concentration in isolation doesnt tell you about future expected returns, but valuations do.3

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Marketing Marketing Valuation Commission 67

Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

We’re going to talk about how he provides high value as an hourly financial advisor by saving investors from the “Humpty Dumpty portfolio” and the lessons other advisors can learn about serving clients with simplicity, transparency, and integrity, whether they choose to adopt the hourly fee model or not.

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Financial Advisor Portfolio Clients Management 52

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The true problem for Asian Paints may be Grasim’s capacity to offer greater dealer commissions and its aggressive marketing strategy, which might gradually transform market dynamics. Experts estimate that Grasim’s early market share gains would come from the unorganized sector, which accounts for 12-15% of the industry.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 27, 2023

Public Public is an investing platform offering commission-free stock trades, and it’s become a hit with young investors just starting. There are no commissions, account minimums, hidden fees, or trade minimums with moomoo. Robinhood’s popular commission-free app is designed for investors of all levels.

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