Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 5, 2025

5 Compliance Tips From a Financial Advisor Marketing Consultant Whether you’re creating a new website , publishing a blog post , or sharing content on social media, a financial advisor marketing consultant will tell you that compliance should always be top-of-mind. Keep organized records.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2025

Welcome to the 432nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! Seth is the founder of Heartwood Financial Planning, an advisory firm affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation that is based in Fresno, California, and oversees approximately $100 million in assets under management for 850 client households.

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FMG

JUNE 17, 2025

Texting for financial advisors has shifted from being a novelty to a necessary part of client communication. Advisors now meet clients where they are: on their phones. Texting for Financial Advisors Texting for financial advisors is more than a time-saver. It’s a trust-building channel.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Many financial advisors approach prospect meetings with a mindset of giving potential clients ample space to consider the relationship before making any commitments. Advisors can strike a middle ground if they want (or need) a longer prospecting process without disempowering the ready-to-commit prospect.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to the 420th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Michelle is the Founding Principal of Paradigm Advisors, an RIA based in Dallas, Texas, that oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for 80 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Michelle Underwood Gass.

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Wealth Management

JULY 10, 2025

Document Management: Microsoft SharePoint SharePoint is the reason we’re in the whole Microsoft ecosystem. Copilot can very easily look across all of our Teams meetings, all of our SharePoint documents, our emails, etc. But again, we’ll continue to support both because of that client experience transition challenge.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

The services they offer are great differentiators and help make advisors a go-to resource for navigating the intricacies of retirement income planning (which is very complex), healthcare-cost planning (a too often overlooked major expense), and as an end-of-life services guide (in the case of bQuest).

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Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By implementing effective systems, financial advisors can ensure that they are managing their practices in the most efficient way possible. When team members have access to well-documented procedures and checklists, they can perform their tasks with greater assurance and accuracy. 02 How to create a systems mindset in your firm?

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

In contrast, your financial life often lacks such clear signals. Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Related: The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Doug Fritz on AI, Strategy and the Future of Wealth Management We are in the process of moving over to Orion’s portal system. Document Management: Microsoft 365/OneDrive JY: We did a big overhaul after buying the business. But that was challenging.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Their public records, LinkedIn activity, financial documents and digital behavior are already synthesized into a secure, adaptive client profile—before they finish typing their name. What would normally require a lengthy back-and-forth of data entry, PDF uploads, manual reviews, and e-signature coordination becomes near-instant.

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Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

According to a recent survey commissioned by Kestra Financial and Bluespring Wealth Partners, less than half (41%) of first-generation advisors have transferred equity to successors, and just 6% of those planning to retire within 10 years have a fully documented succession plan.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By adopting these campaigns, advisors can achieve better results, connect with their target audience, and grow their business successfully. Introduction In todays challenging market, financial advisors need strong financial advisor marketing strategies. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors.

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The Big Picture

JULY 16, 2025

And find the entire musical playlist of all the songs I have used on At the Money on Spotify TRANSCRIPT: Speak to any financial advisor and they’ll tell you one of the biggest challenges they have professionally is getting clients to actually spend their money after decades of working and saving and investing. Exactly that.

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Financial Symmetry

MARCH 3, 2025

Proper tax documentation, including Form 8606 , is necessary to avoid IRS scrutiny. Key Considerations The strategy works best when there are no pre-existing Traditional IRA balances , as the IRS applies a pro-rata rule that could lead to unexpected taxes.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 2, 2025

To help make this process more approachable and efficient, our financial planning and advisory teams at Tobias Financial Advisors now use Vanilla, an estate planning software, designed by estate attorneys, and powered by AI. Were here to ensure your financial goals and legacy are on track.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Consulting with a tax advisor from Harness can help you understand the complexities and implications of an 83(i) election in-depth, and can help you make the right decision for your specific needs. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Starting at $1,500 per year.

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FMG

APRIL 30, 2025

As a financial advisor, you’re busy. Thats where marketing tools for financial advisors come in. Lets break down some of the best tools in the business that help advisors save time, increase reach, and grow their practice. Marketing Tools for Financial Advisors Financial professionals thrive on efficiency.

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SEI

JULY 15, 2025

Featured Who we serve right-arrow arrow-sm-down left-arrow Back Who we serve We help our clients across financial services make confident decisions and power growth. Cookie settings / Cookie policy / Privacy notice / Accessibility statement / Terms of use / Fund documents / Corporate governance

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Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

Are my estate documents—POA, will, trust—current and goal-aligned? Always consult a qualified financial advisor or tax professional before implementing any financial strategy. Find your financial advisor matches. Find an Advisor Have I implemented a drawdown strategy that reduces long-term taxes?

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

and foreign income or miscalculating the FEIE can result in audits or lost tax benefits, and it’s advisable to seek professional tax advice to avoid mistakes and optimize deductions for the best financial outcome. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

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International College of Financial Planning

JUNE 17, 2025

LRS Limitations and Procedural Complexity The $250,000 LRS ceiling may restrict HNI strategies, and the current compliance requirements for fund transfer and documentation may deter retail investors.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Starting at $1,500 per year.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Sales funnels are essential for financial advisors looking to turn casual website visitors into loyal clients—but the internet isn’t exactly designed to help. The digital document being downloaded is called a “lead magnet” in the marketing world because it fundamentally acts like one: it attracts leads, just like a magnet would.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Read this article to check out home inventory apps as an easy way to document your belongings. The post Lessons from a Garage Fire: Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage appeared first on MainStreet Financial Planning. This makes it easier to file claims and prove what you owned. The app Encircle is a favorite among our staff.

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Hubly

JULY 15, 2025

Incomplete or Missing Documentation This is one of the most common reasons new account applications get held up. When documentation lives in too many places or lacks structure, even the most organized teams struggle to keep things moving. When advisors or staff retype client details under time pressure, typos are inevitable.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year.

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Midstream Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2025

." Likewise, high quality and positive reviews from your customers "can improve your business visibility and increase the likelihood that a shopper will visit your location," this according to Google’s own documentation.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To prove that you’ve already paid tax on nondeductible contributions, you must keep the documentation forever. Taxes should be a factor, but not the driver, when making financial decisions. Consult your tax advisor and financial advisor to discuss your situation.

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SEI

JULY 14, 2025

Featured Who we serve right-arrow arrow-sm-down left-arrow Back Who we serve We help our clients across financial services make confident decisions and power growth. The term “securities” comes from the documents that certify an investor’s ownership of stocks or bonds. Newsroom The latest news and announcements.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ensure BOI reporting compliance and remain updated with the latest BOI regulations with a tax advisor from Harness. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 31, 2024

And have any important documents on hand, such as wills, trusts, lists of assets and accounts, etc. Enlist the help of your advisors. You may need to ask your financial advisor or estate planner to help make complex estate equalization strategies clear and understandable to your family. Be transparent with answers.

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Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A beneficiary designation will override other documents (including what’s written in your will), so it’s important that you keep your designations up to date. Talk to your financial advisor before making any investing decisions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 7, 2025

You may want to talk to your lawyer and financial advisor before and during the setup process. The IRS recommends keeping any tax documentation for at least three years after your filing date. You may also want to consider hiring a professional administrator, although those tasks can also be handled by a willing family member.

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FMG

JANUARY 16, 2025

Financial advisors are discovering that compliant texting platforms like MyRepChat can cut down review preparation time while improving client engagement. Here are 5 simple ways financial advisors can use texting to streamline annual reviews: 1. Focus on solving their actual concerns instead of generic updates.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The same holds true in their selection of a financial advisor. Dont use low costs to set yourself apart from other advisors. Low value: They dont quickly provide clients with needed documents. Full service: You get client documentation out on time. Some firms are great at getting them out and some are not.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

The mechanics of recharacterization required careful documentation through IRS Form 8606 , along with coordination between financial institutions handling the movement of funds. This documentation served to demonstrate that no taxable event had occurred, despite the movement of funds reported on 1099-R forms.

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