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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

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5 Questions Using Risk Assessment Data That Help Advisors Understand Clients’ True Concerns About Risk

Nerd's Eye View

Over the years, 2 types of measurement tools have emerged as the standards for assessing risk tolerance: 1) psychometric tests, which feature a series of questions (such as, "What amount of risk do you feel you have taken with past financial decisions?")

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (November 2022)

Nerd's Eye View

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Orion’s Redtail launches “Redtail Campaigns” in partnership with Snappy Kraken to facilitate CRM-based drip marketing emails.

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How Communicating Guardrails Withdrawal Strategies Can Improve Client Experience And Decrease Stress

Nerd's Eye View

By distilling hundreds of pieces of information into a single number that purports to show the percentage chance that a portfolio will not be depleted over the course of a client's life, advisors often place special emphasis on this data point when they present a financial plan.

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Financial Planning Opportunities in a Volatile Market

eMoney Advisor

By using your expertise to communicate, educate, and provide perspective, you’ll likely magnify the loyalty of your clients. Use Continuous Communication Be proactive in your outreach to clients rather than waiting for them to call you. Here are some important steps to follow.

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How Much To Save For Retirement By Age

WiserAdvisor

Retirement planning is not just about reaching a target savings number. Tailor your investment strategy Your investment choices should align with your risk tolerance and the time frame you have until retirement. Shared goals and expectations Open communication and alignment on retirement goals are essential for couples.

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Talon Wealth - Untitled Article

Talon Wealth

Flashy news headlines can make it tempting to make knee-jerk decisions, but sticking to a strategy and maintaining a portfolio consistent with your goals and risk tolerance can lead to smoother returns and a better probability for long-term success. Chart of the Week. S&P sectors were negative this week. dollar strengthened.