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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 31, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 3, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with a recent survey indicating that a majority of advisors are viewing new client acquisition as their primary challenge in the current competitive environment for financial advice (followed by compliance and technology management) and suggests (..)
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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 14, 2025
Which, if implemented under the new administration, could provide relief for investment advisers, particularly smaller firms that already have to balance compliance with client service, marketing, and the other duties that go into running a firm.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 2, 2025
a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading!
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.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 5, 2022
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a new bulletin clarifying the responsibilities of brokers under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Enjoy the ‘light’ reading! Read More.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 26, 2024
The study also identified attributes of "top performing" firms across a range of metrics, finding that they are more likely than other firms to have a clear ideal client persona, client value proposition, and marketing plan.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 14, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while the new social media app Threads, designed to compete with Twitter, has surpassed 100 million users in its first week alone, its potential utility for advisors remains unclear and has raised compliance concerns for advisors (..)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as enforcement of the SEC’s new marketing rule began on November 4, advisory firms are taking a variety of approaches. Also in industry news this week: Why “SECURE 2.0”
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious (..)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 26, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a survey indicating that about 90% of financial advisors would switch firms based on bad technology at their current firm, and that 44% have already done so.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.
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 (..)
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 4, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that credit ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded its assessment of the U.S. government's creditworthiness from an AAA rating to AA+.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 31, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 28, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 28, 2025
Martinez, CEO of Expressive Wealth, about legacy planning. kitces.com) Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix talk with Jason Pereira about the true role of a financial planner. riabiz.com) Advisers Why financial planners are disincentivized from taking on short term engagements.
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 16, 2023
(riaintel.com) How many United Capital advisers will remain at Creative Planning when all is said and done? riabiz.com) Compliance Compliance is one of the biggest concerns of advisers. thinkadvisor.com) AI tools are coming for the compliance function.
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Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Podcasts Michael Kitces talks setting boundaries with Emily Rassam who is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management. morningstar.com) Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese talk with Phil Pearlman about the connection between health and wealth planning. riaintel.com) The case for pre-hiring in anticipation of growth.
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Nerd's Eye View
JULY 18, 2023
In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Nancy overcame her initial imposter syndrome and went from finding attorneys to be threatening to realizing that they are just regular people and do not necessarily know a lot about finance by recognizing how important her own life experiences were, how Nancy also did expand her technical expertise by earning (..)
Indigo Marketing Agency
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Back in the day, financial planners used to be able to place ads in the local paper and Yellow Pages to get clients. Of course, this is a scenario that leaves zero time to actually serve financial practice clients and manage their money! But thats still not good enough for financial planners, given the highly regulated industry.
Yardley Wealth Management
DECEMBER 3, 2024
As a financial planner, your guidance is essential in helping clients minimize risks and maximize financial benefits. Growth and Expansion Plans Corporations are ideal for businesses seeking investment or significant growth due to ownership flexibility.
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Harness Wealth
APRIL 30, 2025
For many business founders, the eventual exit from their company represents one of the most significant financial events of their lives. Without proper planning, taxes can unexpectedly take a large bite out of the proceeds, potentially reducing financial security and the legacy.
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MainStreet Financial Planning
JULY 11, 2024
As a parent and financial planner, ensuring that we make the smartest financial decisions for our families is crucial. In this article, we will explore three popular savings and investment options: 529 Plans, Roth IRAs, and Real Estate.
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International College of Financial Planning
JUNE 17, 2025
Financial institutions based in GIFT City can treat their operations, investments, and deposits as offshore, enabling Indian banks, NBFCs, insurance providers, and capital market entities to offer global financial products in foreign currencies. Strategic Recommendations Broaden Asset Classes: Expand beyond U.S.
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AdvisorPR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Comprehensive, current, and actionable program trains members to engage with the media and use FPA MediaSource, the automated media query platform connecting financial planners and journalists. Considerations for getting ready to work with the media, including recommended material to develop and compliance protocols.
Sara Grillo
OCTOBER 21, 2022
I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. He cold called over 500 financial planning companies over a year or so to get to a full book of clients.
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Sara Grillo
MAY 23, 2022
What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an advice-only financial planner? The benefits of advice-only financial planners.
Indigo Marketing Agency
JUNE 17, 2025
People aren’t just typing “financial planner Nashville” anymore. Getting Noticed by AI Search Tools So how do you show up when someone asks ChatGPT or Claude for financial planning advice? Your core pages need strong keywords and should hit those 600-750+ word minimums.
XY Planning Network
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. From RIA compliance best practices to using behavioral marketing tactics to get more clients, this list is loaded with one helpful resource after another to send you into 2024.
Midstream Marketing
DECEMBER 6, 2024
This focused approach is key for a successful digital marketing plan. Running focused social media campaigns that highlight their services and share their skills in areas like tax planning or retirement planning. Creating case studies that show how they have helped current clients reach their financial goals.
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Carson Wealth
JULY 12, 2022
We speak a secret language in financial planning. Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . Conferred Degrees.
Inside Information
DECEMBER 1, 2024
I think my cats have more judgment about the investment markets and planning strategies than any of the algorithms I’ve looked at, and we are perhaps 50 years away (if not more) from AI-driven human empathy or wisdom. And this is AFTER you spend the better part of an hour on detailed prompt engineering.
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Harness Wealth
APRIL 16, 2025
The stakes became higher after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated recharacterizationthe ability to reverse conversions that did not work as planned. This flexibility allows for more sophisticated estate planning strategies and continued tax-free growth throughout retirement.
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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.
Midstream Marketing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
These campaigns help build a strong marketing plan for financial advisors. By adding these campaigns to your plan, you can connect with more clients and increase the number of clients you onboard, growing your business over time. Do you specialize in retirement planning for small business owners?
Walkner Condon Financial Advisors
APRIL 21, 2023
This fee covers not only investment management, but also financial planning. We do not charge a separate fee for financial planning services. What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ? It is one of the most recognized and respected financial planning certifications in the industry.
Sara Grillo
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Advice-only financial planning is fee-only comprehensive financial planning without the expectation or even the option to manage any client investments. Financial planning is offered as a stand-alone product; it is the only thing that an advice-only financial planner does.
Good Financial Cents
DECEMBER 14, 2022
As a financial executive, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial health of an organization. The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Chief Compliance Officer.
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Harness Wealth
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Only 26% of Americans have an estate plan. If you’re thinking, “But my clients are high-net-worth…many more have an estate plan.” These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions.
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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors
APRIL 17, 2023
This fee covers not only investment management, but also financial planning. We do not charge a separate fee for financial planning services. What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)? It is one of the most recognized and respected financial planning certifications in the industry.
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