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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (August 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

This month's edition kicks off with the news that estate planning platform Wealth.com has launched Ester, an AI-driven 'legal assistant' that uses machine learning to help advisors quickly review and extract the key information from clients' estate planning documents, as it joins FP Alpha in the competition to become 'Holistiplan for estate planning (..)

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . The securities industry weaves the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state securities commissioners into a regulatory quilt, also requiring stockbrokers and their registered agents to pass registration exams and complete annual compliance training.

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The Independent Alpha: Making the Breakaway Math Add Up

Diamond Consultants

When it comes to the services they provide to clients, advisors layer in activities such as tax preparation, estate planning, and concierge services to not only satisfy growing client requirements but also to justify a fee increase or generate new sources of revenue.

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What does a financial advisor do? (day in the life of a financial advisor)

Sara Grillo

Yesterday it was early retirement projections for a corporate executive, tomorrow it’s a call with a planner to review a client’s estate plan. We spend about 12 hours reviewing and updating an established client’s plan each year, but I’m only responsible for about 4.5 Check emails, social media to respond: 15 minutes.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CFPs are professionals who have completed rigorous education, passed a comprehensive exam and have substantial experience in financial planning. Scan the QR code below to connect with us.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CFPs are professionals who have completed rigorous education, passed a comprehensive exam and have substantial experience in financial planning. Scan the QR code below to connect with us.

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

Hottleman and Associates www.hottleman.com Avg account size: $300k Niche: Single professional women approaching retirement Services: Financial planning, investment management, college planning, tax services, company retirement plans Note: Andrea holds insurance and FINRA licenses. 56 Capital Partners www.56capitalpartners.com