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A Recordkeeping Checklist For Financial Planning Services: Proactive Documentation Of Service Delivery To Reduce Regulatory Scrutiny

Nerd's Eye View

Maintaining adequate books and records is a cornerstone of compliance for all investment advisers. For financial planning services, a similar approach to documentation can be applied to support regulatory compliance from the start of client engagement through all the steps that follow.

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Adviser links: bad timing

Abnormal Returns

youtube.com) Michael Kitces talks compliance with Leila Shaver, founder of My RIA Lawyer. semafor.com) The model portfolio business continues to take share. Podcasts Michael Batnick talks with Tim White and Danny Lohrfink of Wealth.com about trends estate planning. riabiz.com) How Robinhood ($HOOD) plans to send leads to TradePMR.

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Tax Compliance and Risk Management: Navigating Complex Tax Environments

Carson Wealth

Understanding Tax Compliance and Risk Management Ultra-high-net-worth individuals face unique tax challenges, including high rates and ever-changing complex tax codes. Navigating these tax issues can be incredibly complex, necessitating a comprehensive compliance and risk management plan. And, if the U.S.

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Takeaways From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE

Wealth Management

The panels centered around a general theme of growth, whether how to diversify portfolios to grow, strategies to boost AUM and clients and AI best practices to improve an advisors' business. Number 8860726. on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients.

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Adviser links: eschewing certainty

Abnormal Returns

(fastcompany.com) Advisers Off-channel communications surpassed marketing as the leading compliance concern for RIAs. kitces.com) Despite the hype, alternatives are a small part of adviser portfolios. (fa-mag.com) citywire.com) How to boost the skills and confidence of associate advisers.

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Adviser links: people vs. systems

Abnormal Returns

citywire.com) Compliance A comprehensive look at the books and record requirements for RIAs. thinkadvisor.com) Advisers Why model portfolio performance is often disappointing. (latticework.com) Q&A A Q&A with David Lau, founder and CEO at DPL Financial Partners. kitces.com) Arbitration procedures should be included in the ADV.

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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 (..)