Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 16, 2025

A rapid sequence of policy announcements and reversals has created volatility across nearly every asset class, with the S&P 500 falling to near-bear-market levels before rebounding sharply. Finally, volatile markets offer a powerful opportunity for advisors to reinforce the value of financial advice.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 21, 2024

wsj.com) Strategy The market's most important lessons have to be experienced. philbak.substack.com) Taxes How much do higher taxes prompt millionaires to relocate? theatlantic.com) Is there a better way to maximize charitable giving instead of a tax deduction? vox.com) Trying to tax all families equitably is a dilemma.

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Financial Advising Taxes Communication Manufacturing 274

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Podcast Michael Kitces talks with Mindy Crary, owner of Creative Money, about making it clear about fiduciary marketing. advisorperspectives.com) Tax-loss harvesting requires proactive client communication. kitces.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Kurt Brown, CEO and CIO, of TownSquare Capital. thinkadvisor.com).

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Compliance Wealth Management Advertising Financial Advice 274

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Read the analysis about these announcements in this month's column, and a discussion of more trends in advisor technology, including: Brand design consultancy firm Intention.ly

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Communication Portfolio Management Clients Tax Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

The survey also suggests that a firm's tech stack can affect its ability to attract and retain clients, with 93% of advisors who said they work with state-of-the-art technology reporting that they have added new clients as a result of another firm's bad technology, and 58% of all advisors surveyed reporting they had lost new business due to bad technology. (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

After several turbulent years in both markets and workforces, 2024 appears to be the 'most normal' year of late, with strong market performance, cooling (or at least no longer rising!?) interest rates, and relatively little new tax legislation (yet).

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Let us face ittech startups encounter a unique set of tax challenges that can make or break their financial future. The complex interplay between traditional tax regulations and the innovative nature of tech businesses demands smart planning from day one.

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Startup Taxes Tax Planning Transportation 52

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 5, 2022

riabiz.com) Communication Having a public presence can be scary for advisers. advisorperspectives.com) IRAs Why asset location matters from a tax-perspective. flowfp.com) Advisers What advisers need to know about new SEC marketing rules. (cnbc.com) Startup 401(k) provider Blooom has abruptly closed its doors.

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Financial Planner Estate Planning Startup Communication 246

Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 17, 2024

3 Small Ways to See Big Marketing Results Financial advisors often feel overwhelmed by the idea of tackling marketing. Lets explore three small yet impactful strategies to elevate your marketing and grow your practice. Example topics: 5 Tips for Navigating Market Volatility or How Elections Impact Investment Strategies.

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Marketing Marketing Financial Advisor Clients 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 31, 2025

Why Short-Form Financial Advisor Video Marketing Is Fueling Growth Financial advisor video marketing online can feel like an uphill battle. If youre looking for a clear way to rise above the noise, short-form video marketing is a powerful tool thats helping financial advisors attract more clients and grow faster.

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 52

Zoe Financial

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Market Drama Featuring Zoe CEO & Founder, Andres Garcia-Amaya, CFA February 24th, 2025 Watch Time: 2.5 Welcome to this week’s Market Drama! Stock Market Update: S&P 500 : Down 1.7% Market Performance : Reached near all-time highs on Tuesday and Wednesday; sell-off began on Thursday. for the week, up 2.2%

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Marketing Marketing Healthcare Taxes 52

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And while some form of advertising is how firms have traditionally attracted clients, some advisors have asked if not actively marketing themselves can be a viable option, where new clients find their way to the advisor through a referral network who vouches for the good service they provide.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. It equals 12 months of income (methods can be trailing or forward expected) divided by the market price of the stock, bond, ETF, or mutual fund. What is a dividend yield? Yields can be deceptive, though.

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Retirement Asset Allocation Taxes Portfolio 85

Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 13, 2025

Since single stocks don’t move like the broader market, you’re exposed to much greater risk. Individual stocks vs the stock market Just because a stock is in the S&P 500 doesn’t mean it moves like the index. Outright Sales: Selling stock through market or limit orders.

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Management Taxes Estate Planning Asset Allocation 83

Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Each core offeringsuch as investment management, financial planning, and tax strategieshas its own dedicated page. The homepage is particularly compelling, featuring a professional video and impactful messaging that immediately communicates the firms values and expertise. How This Refresh Aligns With Marketing Best Practices 1.

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Financial Advisor Engineering Clients Communication 95

Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2024

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.

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Taxes Tax Planning Startup Valuation 104

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Best Ad Practices That Work for Marketing Financial Advisor Services One of the most surefire ways of growing a business fast and keeping a steady stream of leads coming in is with advertising. Indigo Marketing Agency helps financial advisors get more clients with our complete marketing and advertising services.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, an advisor may think of "risk management" in terms of life and property insurance coverage, whereas HNW clients may instead think of tax and estate-planning strategies as asset protection measures – particularly for the future wealth of their heirs.

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Financial Advisor Insurance Coverage Estate Planning Charitable Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2023

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how, despite not implementing an AUM model, Jim’s firm was independently valued at $31 million of enterprise value based on the strength and growth rate of their retainer-based pricing model, how Jim arrived at his retainer-based model that charges $4,000, $6,000, or $10,000 per month to cover the breadth (..)

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Wealth Management

JUNE 12, 2025

She cites ETFs’ accessibility, transparency, liquidity, tax efficiency and low cost. Small-cap equities and emerging markets, however, are areas where active management makes sense, she said. Infrastructure includes communications, data centers, utilities, satellites, transportation and energy pipelines.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 13, 2025

By spreading your investments across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternatives, you reduce the impact of any one market struggling. It can also help reduce taxes and make life easier for your family during difficult times. It was one of the fastest declines in market history.

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Estate Planning Taxes Retirement Healthcare 59

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)

Financial Planner 189

Financial Planner Clients Tax Planning Accounting 189

Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 23, 2025

For individuals with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election has the potential to greatly reduce taxes on stock options or restricted stock. Section 83(b) of the tax code gives individuals the ability to accelerate the taxation of their unvested equity grant. What is an 83(b) election?

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Taxes Startup Compensation Planning Sales 63

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Learn why having a clear marketing strategy is important for RIAs, especially in hard markets. Understand the key rules and best practices to keep your marketing activities aligned with industry standards. Find answers to common questions about RIA marketing to help you succeed.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We will also explore content marketing to help you stand out in your field. Introduction In todays challenging market, financial advisors need strong financial advisor marketing strategies. By promoting their brand, advisors can run effective marketing campaigns. This builds trust and credibility in a competitive market.

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 52

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certification Estate Planning 189

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 2, 2025

Zoe Financial has announced a $29.6M

Financial Planning 130

Financial Planning Clients CFP Planning 130

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Hit New Highs On AI’s Promise Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks vaulted to new heights last week on the back of an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company, marking investors’ belief that AI has the potential to transform the U.S. WDAY), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM)

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Marketing Marketing Economics Taxes 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat Despite Solid Earnings Presented By Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of the Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results. The forecasts also are subject to revision.

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Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Content marketing helps financial advisors stand out and earn trust from potential clients. A strong content marketing strategy involves setting clear goals, knowing your target audience, creating various types of content, and using social media and SEO effectively. This group will appreciate your knowledge and skills.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Media 52

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks End Summer With Gloomy News Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and fears of a government shutdown hammered stocks last week, with technology shares bearing the brunt of the retreat. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 1.77%.

Marketing 111

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 111

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Bond Yields Rise; Government Shutdown Looms Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 1.95%.

Marketing 111

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 111

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Investors Move Past Mixed Fed Message Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered mega-cap tech corporate reports and a better-than-expected employment report. This strong report did not negatively impact the markets. percent target range.

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Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 104

Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Marketing for Financial Planners: Strategies to Build Trust and Grow Your Client Base Strategic Client Growth: Win Trust in a Trust Economy More than many other fields, trust is truly the currency that drives growth for financial planners. The real question is How can a financial planner cut through the noise while simplifying your marketing?

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Financial Planner Clients Marketing Marketing 52

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rally After Strong Jobs Report Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC A Friday rally overcame a shaky week, sending stocks mostly higher. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 2.37%. 4 All About Jobs The labor market remains resilient. Jobless Claims.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Market Retreats On Inflation, Economic Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to disappointing inflation updates and other economic reports that fell short of estimates. Please discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.

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Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105