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Adviser links: objectives and aspirations

Abnormal Returns

(riabiz.com) Creative Planning is exploring its custody options. riabiz.com) Archive Intel has entered the adviser communications archiving space. blogs.cfainstitute.org) How life events affect retirement planning. papers.ssrn.com) Advisers There is an tension inherent in the practice of financial advice.

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Realistic Retirement Planning

The Better Letter

Realistic Retirement Planning My children have consistently (and kindly) remarked about how grateful they are to have been able to graduate (with honors) from fine universities without any debt. Our retirement planning took a hit to do so. Much retirement planning advice focuses on saving more and saving earlier.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 27-28)

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 Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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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. thinkadvisor.com) 7 things that clients hate that financial advisers do.

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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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Estate Planning 101

Integrity Financial Planning

There could be other reasons to update your retirement account beneficiaries, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a new child or grandchild. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. Communication is crucial when preparing heirs to inherit wealth, and this includes discussing what they plan to do with the money.

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Financial Planning Questions You Should Ask Your Clients

BlueMind

To succeed as a financial advisor your focus should be more than just finance, investing, and a retirement plan. With the competition becoming fierce in the growing financial industry, you need an edge to set yourself apart from your competitors. Your main focus should be your client and not just numbers and targets.