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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 1–2)

Nerd's Eye View

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 (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 4–5)

Nerd's Eye View

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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IRS Proposes Changes to Its Circular 230

Wealth Management

New IRS Circular 230 changes may require USPAP/IVS compliance for business valuations, leading to longer wait times and higher costs for estate planning appraisals.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 15–16)

Nerd's Eye View

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.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (November 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: FinanceHQ has launched as a new digital lead generation platform for financial advisors, which takes a more niche-focused approach to matching prospective clients with advisors – representing a bet that capturing prospects (..)

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Adviser links: fee increases

Abnormal Returns

rationalreminder.libsyn.com) The biz The DeVoe 2023 M&A report shows expectations for lower RIA valuations. investmentnews.com) Practice management Why firms need to make compliance an ally, not an obstacle. (open.spotify.com) Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix talk with Prof. morningstar.com) SECURE Act 2.0

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David DeVoe on the State of RIA M&A and How to Maximize Your Firm’s Valuation

Steve Sanduski

In a nutshell: RIA valuations are high. Do you want to control the whole compliance part of the business? The post David DeVoe on the State of RIA M&A and How to Maximize Your Firms Valuation appeared first on Steve Sanduski. Private equity is everywhere. Industry consolidation is accelerating. ‘Yes, Dave.