Nerd's Eye View

JULY 19, 2022

Welcome back to the 290th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andrew is the founder of Tenpath Financial Group and Planning Across the Spectrum, a hybrid firm based in Farmington, Connecticut that oversees $100 million in assets under management for 100 client households. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In order to deliver the best service to their clients, financial advisors often take on responsibilities beyond giving financial advice, including compliance, marketing, team management, and other operational duties. Over time, this can easily lead to overwhelm – or, eventually, even burnout.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 26, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, I am once again so thankful to all of you, the ever-growing number of readers who continue to regularly visit this Nerd’s Eye View Blog (and share the content with your friends and colleagues, which we greatly appreciate!). navigate a volatile market environment (in both stocks and bonds – oof!)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2025

With another strong year in the markets, most advisory firms are near or at record highs for their revenue, their numbers of clients, and the headcounts of their teams. Which is surprising to some, given that a decade ago, the emergence of so-called "robo-advisors" was supposed to displace human financial advisors and compress advisory fees.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Key Highlights A strong marketing plan is key for financial advisors. This guide offers helpful tips to create a good advertising plan in the financial services area. Introduction In today’s world, having a strong online presence is really important for financial advisors. It is key for the growth of your business.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Content marketing helps financial advisors stand out and earn trust from potential clients. When advisors share valuable content for a specific target audience, they can attract new clients and boost their online presence. It helps advisors show their thought leadership and grow their business.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 28, 2023

Also in industry news this week: The SEC released a proposal that would require firms to take steps to eliminate or neutralize conflicts of interest when using predictive data analytics tools with clients A recent study found that financial advisors remain the top source of financial advice for consumers, with social media coming in well behind From (..)

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 31, 2025

Why Short-Form Financial Advisor Video Marketing Is Fueling Growth Financial advisor video marketing online can feel like an uphill battle. If youre looking for a clear way to rise above the noise, short-form video marketing is a powerful tool thats helping financial advisors attract more clients and grow faster.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

[link] [link] [link] New Financial Advisor Prospecting When You Attend Networking Functions Keep Your Business Cards In Your Car When attending networking functions, it’s crucial to always have your business cards handy. Key Highlights Find new ways to get better at being a financial advisor.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Highlights A strong presence on social media can help financial advisors meet potential clients and boost brand awareness. Explore different social media platforms that financial advisors can use, like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It is helpful for financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The 2024 Technology Tools for Today (T3) Advisor Conference, held last month in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured a large gathering of financial advisors and representatives from across the fintech industry. Likewise, while CRM usage has slipped by about 5%, the overall number of advisors who use a CRM still remains at a dominant 92%.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Best Ad Practices That Work for Marketing Financial Advisor Services One of the most surefire ways of growing a business fast and keeping a steady stream of leads coming in is with advertising. Indigo Marketing Agency helps financial advisors get more clients with our complete marketing and advertising services.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Also in industry news this week: The wealth of those in the Millennial and Generation Z cohorts increased by 25% in 2021 and members of these generations are willing to pay for financial advice, according to a new study.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By adopting these campaigns, advisors can achieve better results, connect with their target audience, and grow their business successfully. Introduction In todays challenging market, financial advisors need strong financial advisor marketing strategies. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

There are many financial advisors who take issue with the financial advice offered by popular personal finance personalities such as Dave Ramsey.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 22, 2024

This latter exemption means that financial advisors with an ownership interest in their company (even a very small one) could still be subject to a non-compete as a term of the sale of their stake (which could impact how they value receiving an ownership interest in their firm).

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates financial advisors are the most trusted source of financial advice for consumers across generations, and are particularly trusted among wealthier individuals.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Notably, while the rule will create an additional compliance burden, the due diligence advisers offering comprehensive planning services (as well as their investment custodians) are likely already conducting on their clients to create an effective financial plan could be a 'defense mechanism' for these firms against criminals looking to take advantage (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study from research firm Cerulli has found that investors' willingness to pay for financial advice has risen over the last 15 years, with more investors reporting using a financial advisor (and a decreasing share considering (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g.,

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Welcome to the February 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Sales funnels are essential for financial advisors looking to turn casual website visitors into loyal clients—but the internet isn’t exactly designed to help. Many financial advisors use their email subscriber list as recipients for their newsletters. It’s famously anonymous, casual, and voyeuristic.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As a financial advisor, your job requires you to stay on top of leading industry information, the evolving ways to connect with clients, and new strategies for managing money. That’s why we’ve identified the top 41 financial influencers we believe will greatly impact the industry in 2023. Check out his Twitter feed here.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2024

Supreme Court decision shifting authority to interpret laws passed by Congress from Federal agencies to the judicial system could have significant impacts on regulation of the financial advice industry, including the potential for additional legal challenges to regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Labor (DoL), (..)

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WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Some studies also show that by 2034, the number of older adults will outnumber children. Considering the fact that the country’s population is likely to have more older people in the near future, it becomes vital to ensure the financial interests of the community are safeguarded at all costs.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Financial advisors have had to navigate many challenges in 2022, from an inflationary environment, the likes of which we have not experienced in decades, to weak stock and bond market performance. All in pursuit of our mission: Making Financial Advicers Better, And More Successful. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Advisor Metrics, Cerulli Associates predicts that 37.5% (or nearly 110,000) of financial advisors will retire over the next 10 years. In its most recent report on U.S. Which, in turn, has prompted some to wonder if firm owners have a specific obligation to their profession to hire and train next-gen talent.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 21, 2024

As a financial advisor, you understand the importance of a robust online presence in today’s digital landscape. With potential clients turning to the internet to find financial advice and services, optimizing your website for search engines is crucial. Patience is key when it comes to SEO for Financial Advisors.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

Hiring a financial advisor is beneficial in multiple ways. You get access to financial expertise and knowledge on investments and money management, a deeper understanding of how markets work, and how to create and deploy the right investment strategies to attain your goals. Keep reading to find out.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

Our major focus this year has been on supporting the growing number of multi-advisor firms buying Group and Enterprise subscriptions … and then needing to manage all of their Kitces Group members! Along with the expanded CE offerings, we've also been reinvesting heavily into making the Kitces platform easier to use.

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Yardley Wealth Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The post How Conflicts of Interest Shape Financial Advice: A Conversation with Mike Garry and Amy Patterson appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. In this episode of Not Just Numbers , host Madison Demora and financial advisor Mike Garry are joined by realtor Amy Patterson.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the 382nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Tyson is the CEO of FORM Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, that oversees approximately $900 million in assets under management for just over 800 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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