International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

As individuals and families strive to build wealth, protect their future, and achieve life goals, they increasingly seek trusted professionals who can offer sound, holistic financial advice. This is where competent, ethical, and client-first financial planners step in. What makes the CFP credential so respected?

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 30, 2025

As we enter midyear, registration is now open for our annual IAR Ethics CE Day taking place on Thursday, August 28th.

Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

Inclusion of digital solutions in financial advising Clients expect convenience in todays times. They want their financial life to be as streamlined as possible. Just like booking a taxi on your phone, one also expects to receive financial advice, invest, and liquidate their assets, while on the go.

Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 17, 2025

ESG companies focus on a range of things, such as reducing carbon emissions, cutting plastic waste, treating employees fairly, ensuring gender equality, and prioritizing ethical governance. That kind of pressure ensures companies prioritize ESG governance and ethical practices. When it comes to ESG, it is not just about investors.

Financial Advisor

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. Be unique with your financial advice.

Financial Advisor

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Power of Video Content in Financial Advice Video content is a powerful tool for connecting with your audience on social media. Compliance and Ethics in Social Media Use As financial advisors, it is important to follow industry rules and ethical standards when you use social media.

Media

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Offering Personalized Financial Advice Through Video Marketing In today’s world, people really like visuals. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors. The Power of Personalization in Financial Advisory In todays online world, clients want experiences that are specially designed for them.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

AUGUST 7, 2025

First, somebody who is deciding to go advice-only probably will make less money, but they are actively choosing a more ethical and honest approach to the profession of financial advice. At the same time, advice-only is still an attractive business model. Eric: There are a couple of ways to look at it.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management

AUGUST 6, 2025

401(k) Real Talk Episode 162: August 6, 2025 401(k) Real Talk Episode 162: August 6, 2025 Open and honest conversation about anemic job growth, the DOL appealing the annuity safe harbor, whether PEPs are the Wild West and more.

Estate Planning

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 17, 2023

has increasingly made financial services products available directly to consumers, financial advisors have focused more and more on the business of financial advice itself. But as technology (in particular, the internet!)

Ethics

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

Given the continuing growth of advicers who fall under these new IAR CE Requirements, the Kitces platform is not only continuing to offer IAR CE (along with all of its other CE types) through its Nerd's Eye View blog articles, but, starting this year, has also expanded IAR CE eligibility to our webinars as well.

Ethics

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Accordingly, advisor licensing could mean establishing a requirement involving a professional designation like the CFP certification for those who provide financial advice.

Financial Advice

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Gradually, CFP Board also raised the ethical standards for CFP professionals, introducing a fiduciary standard on financial planning in 2008 and, in 2020, an expanded fiduciary standard that applies whenever the certificant is giving financial advice.

CFP

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.

Financial Advice

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. in Journal of Financial Regulation, however, concludes the opposite. A forthcoming study by Jeff Camarda et al.

CFP

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. in Journal of Financial Regulation, however, concludes the opposite. A forthcoming study by Jeff Camarda et al.

CFP

Envision Wealth Planning

MAY 23, 2022

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. Their status could change at any point. It’s ludicrous.

Ethics

Sara Grillo

MARCH 8, 2024

Is AI taking over financial advice? Join Sara Grillo & Eric Negron today for the Truth Bomb as they break down how artificial intelligence is likely to impact the future of financial advising. With my daily newsletter, I started commenting not on opinion stuff like, how do you be more ethical and transparent in your right?

Financial Advice

Sara Grillo

APRIL 21, 2022

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter.

Ethics

Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

The financial service profession is regulated at the federal or state level, and professionals who sell products or provide financial advice to clients for a fee are required to meet minimum required regulatory standards. . Degrees do not require continuing education and rarely any ongoing ethical commitment.

Financial Advising

Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But there’s a fruitful middle ground between AI’s future potential and current limitations where advisors can find practical ways to streamline processes and focus more of their time on the human side of financial advice. Ethical and compliance challenges advisors need to address as they add AI to their workflows.

Ethics

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!

Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

MAY 25, 2023

Besides the fees paid by clients, fee-based advisors may also receive commissions on certain financial products they sell. Average Financial Advisor Fees in 2023 Understanding the costs involved in financial planning is critical to making the most of your wealth and financial potential. Financial Advisor FAQs 1.

Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Understanding Financial Planner Certification or CFP® Financial Planner certification is a professional credential awarded to individuals who have met specific education, examination, experience, and ethics requirements in financial planning.

Financial Planner

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The Transparent Advisor Movement’s mission is to promote ideals of clarity, modesty, integrity, dignity, and client advocacy in all aspects of financial advice, with a special focus on Advice Only, Flat Fee, and Hourly service models. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

Financial Advice

eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A recent announcement regarding cryptocurrency from the CFP Board provided advice on crypto-related investments stating CFPs® are neither required nor prohibited from providing advice related to cryptocurrency, but “should do so with caution.” Those seeking professional advice may do so by consulting with a professional advisor.

CFP

International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning. What Is a Certified Financial Planner®?

Certification

International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 31, 2023

Wealth management involves a range of financial services as an investment, finance, real estate, tax, and risk management. Wealth managers specialize in managing wealth and providing financial advice to their clients.

Wealth Management

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.

Certified Financial Planner

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As an aside, please do not interpret this as legal advice of any sort, and it’s also not an endorsement of any particular person mentioned herein. If you are checking out a financial advisor, do your own research and consult with an attorney if need be. Ethics matter. Top Advisor Lists are Bullcrap.

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

JUNE 24, 2024

But before we get into it… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. Don’t be fooled! I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS.

Insurance

Midstream Marketing

MARCH 3, 2025

Leveraging social media, especially platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, can significantly impact financial advisors’ reach and thought leadership. Transparency, ethics, and inbound marketing also play pivotal roles in building a strong online influence in the financial advisory industry.

Financial Advisor

Don Connelly & Associates

MAY 6, 2024

In today's complex financial landscape, being knowledgeable and able to connect with people is not enough. Clients expect more from you as their financial advisor. They expect you to lead them to financial security.

Financial Advisor

Yardley Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ethical Considerations Allocating substantial resources to pet care can raise ethical questions, especially when there are other potential heirs. Expert guidance from financial advisors and insurance professionals like Mike Garry and Michael Silverman can help you navigate these complex decisions.

Estate Planning

International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Advisors In many countries, the financial sector is governed by stringent regulations. These regulations dictate who is qualified to offer professional financial advice, beyond merely sharing opinions on financial markets.

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before we get into it, I’m assuming you’re visiting this page because you are a flat fee financial advisor. Because transparency in financial advice is awesome! Please view my Code of Ethics here (insert hyperlink). You should ask compliance for them. I have a gazillion free resources that can help you! Business owner.

Compliance

Midstream Marketing

APRIL 14, 2025

Sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter allow advisors to share valuable content, engage with followers, and show their expertise in the financial industry. When financial advisors share helpful articles, blog posts, and videos on social media, they can show their knowledge and give good financial advice.

Financial Advisor