Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. What is a financial paraplanner?

Insurance

Your Richest Life

JULY 17, 2024

That’s why we typically prefer passive investing , with a balance of low portfolio expenses, minimal trading costs and tax efficiency. Financial advice from the internet, podcasts, books or even your family members has to be taken with a grain of salt, because those sources don’t know your full financial picture.

Financial Planner

eMoney Advisor

MAY 1, 2023

When asked about how they started in the industry, many of the Asian-American financial planners I admire say the same thing: At first, they didn’t even know the profession existed. ” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2

Financial Planning

Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

The advice-only movement is a bigger move than a shift in fees – it’s a transcendence to a higher level of morality, transparency, and service to the consumer. What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

Financial Planner

Your Richest Life

MAY 29, 2025

That can come in many forms, including budgeting apps, hiring a financial planner, or even just working with a friend as an accountability partner. Check in with Your Investments The summer is the welcome respite between tax season and year-end prep work season. This will help you avoid surprises come tax season.

Budgeting

Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Alabama Chad Holmes [link] Flat-fee comprehensive financial planner helping baby boomers and their parents proactively minimize taxes between the two generations. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

Financial Planning

Harness Wealth

MAY 25, 2023

Investing in financial guidance is an investment in your future. The right advisor can help manage your wealth, plan for retirement, navigate tax implications, and more. Here’s a deep dive into the average fees of financial advisors, in 2023. Fee-based : This structure is a blend of fees and commissions.

Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

The simplest definition of the role of a financial advisor would of that of a person who helps individuals, families, and organizations make decisions related to their investments, taxes, insurance planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and money management. Accounting & Tax Planning Firms. Banks & NBFCs.

Financial Advisor

Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

If you’re as old as Methuselah, like I am, you might remember a pivotal moment in the evolution of the planning profession, when Forbes magazine noticed that brokers, life insurance and tax shelter salespeople were starting to call themselves ‘financial planners.’ But not as a financial planner.). Pandemonium!

Financial Planner

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Advice-only financial planning is fee-only comprehensive financial planning without the expectation or even the option to manage any client investments. Financial planning is offered as a stand-alone product; it is the only thing that an advice-only financial planner does.

Financial Planning

Steve Sanduski

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Guest: Benjamin Brandt , a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and Founder/President of Capital City Wealth Management, a Bismarck, ND fee-only financial planning company. Benjamin is also the host of the Retirement Starts Today Radio podcast and co-host of The Least Boring Tax Podcast.

Certified Financial Planner

Your Richest Life

JUNE 14, 2024

There are some very steep expenses that you won’t necessarily be dealing with in retirement – like a mortgage payment, income taxes and retirement savings. You might have to pay more for healthcare, travel expenses, retirement home fees, etc., Odds are you are not actually going to need $200k to live on once you retire.

Retirement Planning

Gen Y Planning

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Bonus Tip: Get a Tax Projection Completed Have you had major changes in your life this year? If you: Changed jobs Added a side hustle Moved Had a baby Got married A tax projection can help you better understand where you currently are with your wealth and tax liabilities. Not sure where to begin?

Planning

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Knowing the types of financial advisors and their compensation models can empower you to select a professional whose approach aligns seamlessly with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and overall budget. Below are the different types of financial advisors you can choose from based on their fee model: 1.

Financial Advisor

Your Richest Life

APRIL 19, 2022

Money books for financial literacy. You’re not limited to dry explanations about portfolio allocations and tax strategies. Her Money Matters – Jen Hemphill is a money coach whose podcast is all about real stories of money makeovers, mindset shifts and how your well-being impacts your financial life.

Budgeting

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 3, 2023

A financial advisor’s service is equally significant when assessing their value proposition. A reputable financial advisor should provide a comprehensive range of services, including budgeting, debt management, insurance optimization, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment management.

Financial Advisor

Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

How much does a financial advisor cost? What to look for in a financial advisor: 5 Question to ask Where can I find a financial advisor? Are financial advisors the same as investment advisors? How a financial planner is different from a financial advisor Is it okay not to have a financial advisor?

Financial Advisor

Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

How much does a financial advisor cost? What to look for in a financial advisor: 5 Question to ask Where can I find a financial advisor? Are financial advisors the same as investment advisors? How a financial planner is different from a financial advisor Is it okay not to have a financial advisor?

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you are a fiduciary financial advisor, be prepared to defend the fiduciary standard and explain why you uphold it, what it means, and how your practice is operationally different as a result. From this vantagepoint, she gained unique insight into how financial advice and products are delivered to investors.

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

APRIL 25, 2022

But I’ve found relatively few who have structured themselves tax-efficiently. On top of that, freelancers generally have to wear many hats and are more amenable to delegating responsibilities outside of their professional expertise…and most neither know how to nor have the time to wear the “financial planner” hat.

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

An hourly financial advisor is someone who provides financial advisor for a set hourly rate. These services often include recommendations on investments, financial planning, retirement, Social Security, Medicare, tax planning, and other wealth-related topics. Hourly financial advisors are not common. Jon Luskin.

Financial Advisor

The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

We of course can continue to negotiate around the fringes and help mitigate risk and optimize the transaction to fit a more ideal tax structure. HAMBURGER: And then they don’t look at the tax structure, right? To me, it just makes more sense that your financial planner should be more like your attorney than a used car salesman.

Compliance

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Salaske: Yeah, I don’t agree with the CFP Board becoming any type of regulator whatsoever over financial advisors, financial planners, whatever you wanna call us in the advice space. Wright: Well, and to respond to that, if I may. The confusion is with the CFP.

CFP