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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

Nerd's Eye View

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMark's Michael Kim

Wealth Management

The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMarks Michael Kim The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMarks Michael Kim AssetMarks Michael Kim unpacks how technology, education and private equity access are converging to redefine portfolio construction.

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Importance of Financial education & Why I Joined ICOFP – by Prem Keswani

International College of Financial Planning

My education had been in engineering, and I spent over two decades working in technical IT roles. My mutual fund portfolio had grown steadily, but I hadn’t paid much attention to how it was compounding. At 46, I found myself at a turning point. For most of my career, money was just a paycheck—a way to cover expenses and stay secure.

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How Many Stocks Should Be In Your Portfolio? A Practical Guide to Portfolio Construction

Alpha Architect

That contrast raises a natural question for many investors: how many stocks should I actually own in my portfolio? How Many Stocks Should Be In Your Portfolio? A Practical Guide to Portfolio Construction was originally published at Alpha Architect. Too many stocks, and you might be leaving opportunities on the table.

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CoinShares: Investors Look to Advisors for Risk Assessment on Digital Assets

Wealth Management

Digital asset adoption is advancing rapidly among investors who are self-educated and actively involved—but that doesn’t mean they want to go it alone,” said Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, in a statement. Four in five investors, or 82%, said they would be more likely to work with an advisor who offered guidance on digital assets.

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Personal finance links: a financial buffer

Abnormal Returns

humbledollar.com) Who gets the education tax credit? ofdollarsanddata.com) How balanced portfolios work. (humbledollar.com) How to get money to children before they have earned income. savantwealth.com) Investing The time you spend tracking your stock investments, is time you can't spend on other aspects of your life.

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Can Modern Portfolio Theory Still Teach Us Any Lessons Today?

Alpha Architect

Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) has long served as a foundational framework for asset allocation and portfolio construction. Can Modern Portfolio Theory Still Teach Us Any Lessons Today? This concept remains influential in both academic finance and practical investment management. was originally published at Alpha Architect.