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Microsoft Report Says AI Will Replace Advisors. Advisors Say, Not So Fast

Wealth Management

The report found that people commonly sought AI assistance for information gathering, writing and executing financial transactions. The best financial advice still comes from someone who knows your story, not from a spreadsheet.” Brandon Galici, founder and financial planner at Galici Financial in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.,

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Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

International College of Financial Planning

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 is the CFP Certification?

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When Values No Longer Align: An Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor’s Leap to Independence

Wealth Management

As an extension of his desire to serve clients, Brian has a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Brian also adheres to a professional Code of Ethics and he fulfills annual continuing education requirements to remain aware of current planning strategies and financial trends.

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Why Wealth Management Isn’t What It Used to Be

International College of Financial Planning

Where CFP® Really Comes In This is where the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification makes a real difference. The future of wealth management belongs to those who can blend data with meaningful conversations, strategy with heart, and ethics with empathy. It’s not just a certification. Its a whole new way of thinking.

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Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns

Midstream Marketing

Regular Updates and Check-ins With Clients In financial planning, talking with clients is very important. Communicating often helps to build trust with your financial planner. It’s vital to follow the marketing rule for ethical practice. It is also a great way to build strong relationships with clients.

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Delivering What Many Retirees and Pre-Retirees Want: Just Advice

Wealth Management

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. To put it in perspective, the average financial planner brings on maybe six or seven clients a year.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the T3/Inside Information Software Survey is available, providing insights into which technology tools advisors use and their level of satisfaction with them, which highlighted the continued rise of specialized financial planning (..)