Nerd's Eye View

JULY 17, 2023

In the early days when financial advisors were first and foremost salespeople for insurance and investments products, the reality is that "advisor training and education" wasn't really about finance or advice… it was mostly just about learning how the company's products worked and how to effectively sell them to consumers.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Michael Kitces about automation and the future of financial advice. kitces.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Samantha Lamas and Danielle Labotka about why clients hire and fire their financial advisers. smokestack.beehiiv.com) The first rule of financial advice is 'do no harm.'

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

After several turbulent years in both markets and workforces, 2024 appears to be the 'most normal' year of late, with strong market performance, cooling (or at least no longer rising!?) interest rates, and relatively little new tax legislation (yet).

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XY Planning Network

MARCH 13, 2023

MIN READ “ Make Financial Advicers better, and more successful! He has a unique knack for continuously learning, compiling his knowledge, and sharing it with everyone so that financial advising is more accessible for all. In short, Michael has a unique, education-centric approach to financial advice.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While the financial advice industry has transformed in many ways over the past several decades, one aspect that has remained relatively constant is the use of the Assets Under Management (AUM) fee model as a common way for many advisors to get paid.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Financial advisors have had to navigate many challenges in 2022, from an inflationary environment, the likes of which we have not experienced in decades, to weak stock and bond market performance. All in pursuit of our mission: Making Financial Advicers Better, And More Successful.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 25, 2024

Few service industries have as much potential to impact lives as financial advice, and it's that very ability for financial advicers to help their clients achieve positive outcomes that can often compound for decades and beyond that make the profession deeply satisfying for so many.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

There are many financial advisors who take issue with the financial advice offered by popular personal finance personalities such as Dave Ramsey. Though many potentially valid criticisms of this process tend to concern technical details (e.g.,

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Planning for college Taking a gap year Relocating to another state or country Retirement income planning And so much more In embracing the Garrett Planning Network model, clients gain not just financial advice, but a partnership built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to their financial well-being.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 7, 2024

So, whether you're interested in learning about entering the financial advice industry as a career changer, how to build a partnership with a more senior advisor, or how to maintain work-life balance while advancing in your career, then we hope you enjoy this episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast, with Hannah Provost.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 22, 2024

However, these agreements can also be unduly restrictive towards employees, limiting their ability to advance within their chosen industry, which is especially problematic in skilled professions that might have required years of education and training just to enter in the first place.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Initial outreach to a financial advicer rarely (if ever) results from a prospective client waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because they just figured out that they're in desperate need of a comprehensive financial plan. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For most financial advisors, 2023 was a year of rebound and reinvestment, as markets bounced back from the turbulence of 2022, and expanded profit margins allowed advisory firms room to reinvest back into the services and value they're providing clients to make sure their retention stays strong in the future.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2022

All in pursuit of our mission – Making Financial Advicers Better, and More Successful – through our ongoing focus on Navigational resources, Educational insights, Research on advicers, and Development of advicer skills. Those who are interested (or have a friend or family member who might be!)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2023

We also talk about why, despite sales being a bit of a taboo within the advice industry, Jim views embracing sales as an essential part of building a high-quality fee-only financial advice business, how Jim built his financial planning business to prioritize work/life balance and transitioned his company to remote meetings long before it was the norm (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 19, 2022

We also talk about how, despite never graduating high school (but gaining a GED later), Andrew credits his autism and the hyperfocus that comes along with it for helping him to ultimately earn more than 16 professional financial planning designations, how working at an insurance company early in his career and getting frustrated with adhering to large-firm (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 16, 2024

What's unique about Thomas, though, is how he's been able to use social media, and Twitter in particular, to attract over 170 new prospects this year alone by educating, nurturing, and making a lasting impression on his followers, with relatively short blog posts that seem rather 'simple' but hit his specific prospects' pain points, so that they when (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Key Highlights Millennials can benefit a lot from getting financial advice. You should change your marketing approach to meet the specific financial needs and interests of millennials. Listen to their concerns and adjust your financial advice to align with their goals. Right now, few of them use advisors regularly.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 23, 2024

We had little chance to adjust to the new world of financial advice in Australia. For example, some of the new regulations require financial advisors to limit their clients to 300 households, charge fees, meet certain educational requirements and pass a five-hour national exam.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Richardson is a financial planner who has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2005. His primary focus is to help people align their financial decisions with their values and truths to live enriching lives.

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Don Connelly & Associates

APRIL 28, 2025

As we have emphasized in past posts, the key to effective communication lies in storytelling, turning global economic trends into compelling narratives to engage, educate, and inspire action. By framing your financial advice in a broader context of economic trends, you help your clients understand their significance.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What's unique about Zack, though, is how he has built a financial wellness offering that both profitably serves employees at businesses that utilize their fiduciary 401(k) services with not just self-serve technology but outright one-on-one financial advice to plan participants… and provides a stream of referrals for his firm's private wealth (..)

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FMG

MAY 14, 2025

The homepage also details the offerings that reimagine the traditional financial advice experience from financial planning and design, to ongoing guidance and educational opportunities. The Resources Center is chock full of videos, blog posts, and more, all curated to address a wide array of financial topics.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This might have been their own doing or the result of poor financial advice. Check out my Financial Review/Second Opinion for Individuals service for detailed advice about your situation. NEW SERVICE – Financial Coaching. FINANCIAL WRITING. Check out this new service to see if it’s right for you.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Just as financial advisors should have knowledge about any investments they recommend to clients, so too would they be expected to have specialized knowledge in cryptocurrencies before advising clients about them. The Fiduciary Duty is exemplified by the Duty of Care, which applies to financial advice about all financial assets.

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Don Connelly & Associates

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They will be more educated and more ambitious than their generational predecessors, and they will be starving for financial advice. The critical issue for any financial advisor hoping to attract young clients is whether they are perceived as someone who can be trusted to serve them in the manner they expect.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Recent research 1 found that there is a large population of Americans interested in financial guidance. Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. Focus on short-term goals.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 22, 2023

1 Generations Y (Millennials) and Z are seeking financial advice today and they are likely to pursue providers who meet their needs now. It is essential for advisors to get educated on the needs of these younger investors now so they can begin making strategic adjustments as they seek to serve them well and profitably.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

We speak a secret language in financial planning. So much of our world is filled with abbreviations surrounding insurance and investment products, processes, education and accomplishments. . Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. Conferred Degrees.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are a lot of people who consider their fees low but here’s a financial advisor who claims to be charging 60-80% lower fees than the “full-service” wealth management firms who are his competition. What does low fee financial advice actually look like, from the inside? Does he actually do this? Don’t be fooled!

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective content marketing focuses on education and value rather than overt selling, strengthening audience connections and increasing conversion potential. Creating Educational Webinars and Online Workshops In todays online world, giving good financial education is a great way to connect with potential clients.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By making helpful and interesting content often, you show that you are a reliable choice for financial advice. This approach can draw in new clients who are looking for guidance in today’s complicated financial world. Trust is very important in the financial services industry. Do not avoid tough financial topics.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Dorsainvil, CFP®, they are on a mission to provide access to financial planning for “the rest of us.” Lazetta believes that solid financial advice is not just for the 1%. She was also named a Top 10 Financial Advisor by Investopedia. Lazetta Braxton is a CFP® professional and co-founder and co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners.

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International College of Financial Planning

MAY 6, 2022

With the help of a certified financial planner, you can work from anywhere in the world. This can be a great way to save money and time while still getting the financial advice you need. With the help of online services, you can get the most out of your financial planning. It reveals everything about finance to you.

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WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Financial advisors can play a crucial role in helping the elderly protect themselves from financial abuse. Here are some ways in which financial advisors can help: 1. Further, financial advisors can educate their clients on elder investments that may be appropriate for investors in their age group.

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