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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 3–4)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A majority of financial advisory clients feel reassured by their advisor in the current market environment, according to a recent survey, with advisors pursuing a mix of 'high touch' and 'low touch' communication methods A FINRA proposal that purports to streamline regulatory obligations regarding outside business activities (..)

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Market Commentary: S&P 500 Approaching All-Time High but US Economic Momentum Slowing

Carson Wealth

Congrats again to the Dow on an amazing run and to all the investors over the years who have benefited by sticking to their investment plans. The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any investment and does not take into account the effects of inflation and the fees and expenses associated with investing.

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It’s Crunch Time For Many Policyholders

Wealth Management

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning. Number 8860726.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Sept 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

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.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 14-15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 29-30)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: How the SEC could target dually registered firms for enforcement of their duties to care for and manage conflicts of interest under Regulation Best Interest and the Investment Advisers Act to send a message to the industry and to clarify its expectations for these "dual-hatted" firms and their advisors Why a shift in (..)

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Pitfalls for U.S. Expats: Tax Compliance

Brown Advisory

Expats: Tax Compliance mhannan Wed, 04/13/2022 - 06:37 We help U.S.-connected assess their current financial situation, understand their long-term goals and objectives, and build a robust and flexible investment plan for the future – all while considering the intricacies (and importantly, the interaction) of the U.S.