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AI-Generated Financial Advice And The Fiduciary Catch-22

Nerd's Eye View

These responsibilities also extend to the use of any technology used in the process of giving advice: A recommendation made with the aid of technology still needs to be in the client's best interests, while the technology also needs to carry out any function as it's described in the advisor's marketing materials and client communications.

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Unlocking Accessible Financial Advice The Garrett Planning Network Advantage

MainStreet Financial Planning

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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Why Checklist-Style Financial Planning Works: What Advisors Can Learn From Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps

Nerd's Eye View

There are many financial advisors who take issue with the financial advice offered by popular personal finance personalities such as Dave Ramsey. Though many potentially valid criticisms of this process tend to concern technical details (e.g.,

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Why The Common Approach Of “Think It Over” Might Work For Product Sales, But Undermines Service-Based Financial Planning Relationships

Nerd's Eye View

In particular, financial advisors who offer ongoing services to clients can focus on 3 key areas that are unique to service-based sales as part of a successful sales strategy.

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Accelerating Growth By Marketing How Your Advisory Firm Is Different (Instead Of Better)

Nerd's Eye View

Consumers have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a provider of financial advice, from larger wirehouses and asset managers to smaller Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs).

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Advice Engagement Tools For A More Dynamic VIP (Visualization, Interaction, and Process) Planning Experience

Nerd's Eye View

The traditional way that most financial planning has been offered was for an advisor to create "The Plan": a comprehensive document outlining a client's financial strategy that was delivered either on a one-time basis or updated annually.

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Adviser links: demonstrating confidence

Abnormal Returns

(riaintel.com) How AI will play a role in the provision of financial advice. wsj.com) Family Communication is important for every family, but especially for the wealthy. thinkadvisor.com) Blended families don't plan their money lives in advance. marketwatch.com) Aging at different rates can put a strain on a relationship.