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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 28–September 29)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Market Update – February 2025

Tobias Financial

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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10 Best Investment Companies in 2023

Good Financial Cents

Investment management companies – firms that provide individual portfolio management and may work with other investment companies. Robo-advisors, in particular, have democratized investment management. Managed investment options through Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. Get Started with Vanguard 4.

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Best Robinhood Alternatives: 10 Online Brokers Like Robinhood

Good Financial Cents

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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Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Review – Managing All Your Investments in One Place

Good Financial Cents

You see, financial advisors that focus primarily on wealth management can be costly to keep around. They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. And, that’s it.

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2025 Wealth Preservation Strategies

WiserAdvisor

It is easy to get caught up in growing your wealth, chasing high-net-worth investment opportunities , or expanding your financial portfolio, but wealth preservation deserves just as much of your attention. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the thresholds may vary slightly — say a net worth of $1.5 According to the U.S.

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What are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

WiserAdvisor

These professionals also hold expertise in various fields, such as retirement planning, tax management, estate planning, investment management, insurance, debt management, wealth management, and more. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they manage $100 million or more in assets.