Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that nearly a third of advisors in the independent broker-dealer channel have considered transitioning to the RIA channel during the past year as they seek higher payouts and not just "independence" but (..)

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Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 28, 2023

Financial Advisor Bio Most financial advisors haven’t completely filled out their LinkedIn profiles. Writing a LinkedIn bio for financial advisors can be the most difficult type of writing, yet a great bio is critical when attracting prospects online. Check out three I recommend copying: 1.

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WiserAdvisor

APRIL 12, 2024

The role of a financial advisor is indispensable in today’s world. These professionals serve as trusted guides, helping individuals understand the intricacies of investment, wealth management, and financial planning to achieve their long-term goals. How to determine a good financial advisor-to-client ratio?

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. The benefits of having a financial advisor extend far beyond your working years.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Welcome back to the 289th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Kamila Elliott. Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2023

Welcome to the March 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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XY Planning Network

JUNE 5, 2023

We rounded up some of XYPN's best resources for advisors who want to launch their own financial planning firms. From tackling compliance to creating a business plan and everything in between, this roundup of resources will set you up for firm launch success.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Welcome back to the 352nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Bridget Venus Grimes. Read More.

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Integrity Financial Planning

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“Making a list, checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty or nice…” Which of these financial advisor scenarios would put an advisor on the naughty list? Brian shares what he thinks about these situations and what is expected of a trustworthy advisor. Which one of these things are naughty and which ones are nice?

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Sara Grillo

JULY 8, 2022

Here are real accounts of what a day in the life of a financial advisor entails, from real professional financial advisors. Why did I find it necessary to write about the day in the life of a financial advisor? I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome back to the 331st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Jake Northrup. Jake is the Founder of Experience Your Wealth, an independent RIA based in Bristol, Rhode Island, that advises 78 client households with a 3-person team supporting more than $550,000 of ongoing revenue.

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XY Planning Network

JUNE 5, 2023

We rounded up some of XYPN's best resources for advisors who want to launch their own financial planning firms. From tackling compliance to creating a business plan and everything in between, this roundup of resources will set you up for firm launch success.

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Financial Advisor Compliance Financial Planning Business Planning 52

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. This fee covers not only investment management, but also financial planning.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose. What does it mean to be a fiduciary?

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study from advisor digital marketing firm Snappy Kraken suggests firms that invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), have a regular cadence of emails to their subscriber list, and include video content in these messages tend to get greater returns from their marketing efforts CFP Board has created a guide (..)

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AdvicePay

JULY 14, 2022

The adoption of the fee-for-service financial planning model is changing the dynamics of business operations inside wealth management firms. But without a well-defined service model to deliver financial planning services, advisors soon discover that unstructured, ad-hoc service offerings don’t scale very well.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the move to transparency in financial planning takes hold, regulations are changing in Colorado and other states. Here’s the triumph of virtue that financial planning transparency will (FINALLY) bring to planners across the country and the benefits to clients that come along with it. What should financial advisors do?

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2024

With a background as a software executive, David was drawn to the potential of ChatGPT, prompting him to learn how he could use it to enhance his capabilities as an advisor. Additionally, AI tools have allowed David to transform what were once monologue-based planning meetings into interactive, engaging dialogues.

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Financial Advice Financial Planning Planning Clients 130

XY Planning Network

APRIL 1, 2024

Deciding to take the leap to start your own financial planning firm can be very scary. How do I manage compliance? While the questions are the same for advisors starting their own RIA, their decisions are as individual as the advisors making them. And actually "leaping" can feel overwhelming.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial advisors have a fiduciary obligation to act in their clients' best interests, and at the same time are prohibited by state and SEC rules from making misleading statements or omissions about their advisory business.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the 305th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mindy Crary.

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XY Planning Network

APRIL 15, 2024

Deciding to take the leap to start your own financial planning firm can be very scary. How do I manage compliance? While the questions are the same for advisors starting their own RIA, their decisions are as individual as the advisors making them. And actually "leaping" can feel overwhelming.

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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Deciding to take the leap to start your own financial planning firm can be very scary. How do I manage compliance? While the questions are the same for advisors starting their own RIA, their decisions are as individual as the advisors making them. And actually "leaping" can feel overwhelming.

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Compliance Financial Planning Planning Management 102

XY Planning Network

APRIL 3, 2023

If it often feels as if your to-do list never ends with administrative tasks and compliance management, on top of your regular client meetings, you’re not alone! 3 MIN READ Raise your hand if you've ever wondered how you can boost your productivity and become more efficient. ?

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 24, 2023

As a financial advisor, building a robust network of referral sources is key to growing your business and delivering high-quality service to your clients. One group which financial advisors often consider partnering with are certified public accountants (CPAs). Why Collaborate With CPAs?

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XY Planning Network

MARCH 18, 2024

Deciding to take the leap to start your own financial planning firm can be very scary. How do I manage compliance? While the questions are the same for advisors starting their own RIA, their decisions are as individual as the advisors making them. And actually "leaping" can feel overwhelming.

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. 5 MIN READ. As 2022 comes to a close, we rounded up our top 10 most-viewed blogs published this year.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Please note: This list of flat fee and advice-only advisors by state is not an endorsement of any particular individual, their firm, or their services; please do your own research when selecting a financial advisor. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 21, 2022

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Why Do Financial Advisors Benefit From Working With Marketing Companies? Most financial advisors don’t have a lot of time to devote to their marketing strategy. That’s why top advisors outsource their marketing to proven professionals that understand our industry and compliance. . Twenty Over Ten.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.”

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 13, 2023

However, the reality is that it’s very expensive to build and maintain technology, especially when considering the full range of CRM, portfolio management, financial planning, and more than a dozen other sub-categories of technology that financial advisors use in their firms.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Join the Transparency Advisor Movement.

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Conneqtor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

5 great productivity apps for Financial Advisors As a Financial Advisor, you have plenty on your plate. From juggling client meetings and managing your business to maintaining compliance, marketing for new clients and offering the best possible experience.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whenever I talk to financial advisors who are frustrated with their marketing, almost all of them have one thing in common: they don’t have a strong marketing foundation. At Indigo Marketing Agency, we’ve developed a framework for helping financial advisors get more clients—and it starts with building a strong marketing foundation.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The financial advisor technology tools your firm uses can make or break the client experience. A slow website, complicated financial planning software, irrelevant emails—these can all leave a sour taste in your clients’ mouths and leave them searching for someone else. . But the right technology has the opposite effect.

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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

There are customers and employees, marketing and keeping an eye on industry trends, cash flow and compliance. 8 MIN READ There are a million things to keep track of when running a business. With these come a number of different dates to keep track of, which as a small business owner or a solopreneur can get overwhelming, fast. to address!

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