Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 30, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)

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Financial Planner Fee Only Commission Retirement Planning 217

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. Fee-only advisors are bound to the fiduciary standard. He knew before graduating fee-only was the path for him, his conscience, and his personality.

Insurance 98

Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

XY Planning Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While there is no bulletproof solution to the new area of recruitment, there are key tips and best practices that can help you make a new hire. New expectations regarding the workplace and its benefits make finding and retaining talent a full-time job in and of itself. Let this blog serve as your guide.

Recruitment 78

Recruitment Fee Only Marketing Marketing 78

Sara Grillo

JULY 18, 2022

I’ve come to rescue you from the terrible financial advisor jobs pitched at you by recruiters at wirehouse, bank, and insurance company “training programs.” Instead, he got his first job at a fee only RIA firm instead which worked out brilliantly for him! For those of you who are new to my blog/podcast, my name is Sara.

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Financial Advisor Recruitment Insurance Financial Planning 52

Inside Information

MAY 30, 2023

The interesting part is that I actually believe that some of the independent broker-dealers do aspire to convert to a business model similar to what we see in the fee-only advisor space.

Communication 40

Communication Sales Compliance Insurance 40

Inside Information

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They will create more attractive cultures in order to win recruiting battles, and (separate trait) do what is necessary to keep their talent. The decisive owners will restructure their compensation packages to incentivize their firms’ best marketers and pay them based on the clients they personally service.

Wealth Management 40

Wealth Management Clients Management Numbers 40

XY Planning Network

JANUARY 16, 2023

4 MIN READ. New year, new firm? Whether you’re changing firms or starting your own, there are many things to consider and do. If notifying or bringing your clients with you is on your checklist, add this task first: C heck employment contract.

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Clients Assets Management Recruitment 72