The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At some point we are bound to see a stock market correction of some magnitude, hopefully not on the order of the 2008-09 financial crisis. As someone saving for retirement , what should you do now? During the financial crisis there were many stories about how our 401(k) accounts had become “201(k)s.” FINANCIAL WRITING.

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Retirement Marketing Marketing Financial Planner 130

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Michael Kitces about automation and the future of financial advice. kitces.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Samantha Lamas and Danielle Labotka about why clients hire and fire their financial advisers. smokestack.beehiiv.com) The first rule of financial advice is 'do no harm.'

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Planning Financial Advice Wealth Management Math 236

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 25, 2023

(wealthmanagement.com) Advisers Six lessons learned from 20 years in the business of financial advice. morningstar.com) Wealthy couples have some tax levers to pull in retirement. advisorperspectives.com) Do financial advisers recommend annuities to their clients? riabiz.com) When should you hire?

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Financial Advising Startup Financial Advice Commission 252

Covisum

JULY 12, 2022

Our advisor-led team understands the concerns of your retired clients and how the right financial planning software can make addressing them easier. Read on to see how we've updated our software to help you quickly and easily address client needs and demonstrate the value of your financial advice.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Financial Advice 92

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 12, 2023

(open.spotify.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with James Choi about personal financial advice and the importance of defaults. awealthofcommonsense.com) Retirement How much of the things on your retirement to-do list do you really want to do? humbledollar.com) What we can learn about retirement from pro athletes.

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Financial Advice Retirement Financial Advisor Insurance 233

Advisor Perspectives

JUNE 30, 2023

Financial advice often focuses on boosting personal savings rates and maximizing return on investment during a worker’s accumulation years. Equally important, however, is the decumulation process, when people spend those savings in the form of income.

Retirement 98

Retirement Financial Advice Investing Investments 98

Fortune Financial

APRIL 11, 2024

The reality for those with various employers is that untracked retirement savings might lead to missed financial growth opportunities and instability. Diligent oversight and management of these retirement accounts is essential for anyone aiming to build a solid financial foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement.

Retirement 59

Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Advisor Education 59

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Initial outreach to a financial advicer rarely (if ever) results from a prospective client waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because they just figured out that they're in desperate need of a comprehensive financial plan. Read More.

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Planning Financial Advice Financial Planning Clients 212

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 30, 2023

(podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez, founder of Aptus Financial, about operating as a flat-fee advice-only firm. riaintel.com) How AI will play a role in the provision of financial advice. nextavenue.org) Advisers Comprehensive financial planning takes more time and effort.

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Wealth Management Financial Advising Retirement Planning Financial Advice 219

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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Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Tax Planning 201

Abnormal Returns

JULY 3, 2023

(financial-planning.com) Wealth.com's Ester will help you read estate planning documents. investmentnews.com) Retirement It's inevitable we will see more older workers. klementoninvesting.substack.com) The reasons why people un-retire. investmentnews.com) Advisers Who do investors trust with financial advice?

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Estate Planning Wealth Management Recruitment Startup 181

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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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Advertising 211

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2024

For many financial advicers, helping long-time clients identify and progress toward their goals eventually transitions into conversations around the best ways to enjoy the fruits of their labor once they reach them.

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Clients Financial Planning Financial Advice Retirement 183

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A legal challenge to FINRA's operations as a self-regulatory organization has the potential to upend the current regulatory system for broker-dealers and their registered representatives A recent study indicates that while many consumers appear confident handling their finances on a 'DIY' basis during their careers, (..)

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Financial Planner Strategic Planning Retirement Planning Retirement 189

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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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Financial Advice 217

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. the ideal size for an emergency fund, how much income should really be saved for retirement, etc.),

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Financial Planning Planning Financial Advice Clients 234

WiserAdvisor

JANUARY 3, 2024

Starting your journey of saving for retirement is a pivotal financial goal. There is a vast pool of financial advice about how you can reach this goal. But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement Portfolio Investing Investments 52

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 2, 2024

Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors.

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Financial Advisor Retirement Financial Advice Consulting 200

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Housing Downsizing in retirement is not without its challenges. humbledollar.com) Personal finance Six stories of people who subsequently sought out financial advice. monevator.com) The pursuit of financial success can come with a cost. humbledollar.com) Retirement without health is no picnic. tonyisola.com).

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Financial Advice Retirement Banking Planning 144

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2024

For over a decade, the financial advice industry has been bracing for an "any-minute-now" tsunami of advisor retirements and concomitant sales of financial planning practices.

Planning 130

Planning Valuation Sales Clients 130

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 5, 2023

Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Michael Kitces about the evolution of financial advice. peterlazaroff.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Brendan Frazier about his list of the 10 guiding principles of financial psychology. advisorperspectives.com) The case for semi-retirement. msn.com)

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Financial Advice Financial Planning Retirement Portfolio 130

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Podcasts Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix talk with Preet Banerjee about the value of financial advice. kitces.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Cynthia Haddad, an expert on financial planning for people with disabilities and their families. thinkadvisor.com) How RMDs on 401(k) accounts are different.

Wealth Management 144

Wealth Management Estate Planning Financial Advice Financial Planning 144

Advisor Perspectives

MAY 15, 2023

When planning for retirement, taking even the smallest risk can be life changing. Discover why financial advice during retirement planning is crucial with Harold Evensky.

Retirement Planning 105

Retirement Planning Financial Advice Retirement Planning 105

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congress appears poised to pass a series of changes affecting retirement planning, dubbed “SECURE ACT 2.0”, ”, by the end of the year. Social Security COLA for 2023.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 153

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Notably, while many financial coaches satisfy the majority of these requirements – they are in the business of offering advice to clients and are compensated as such – they often steer clear of making specific securities recommendations, focusing instead on areas like budgeting, debt management, savings, and retirement planning.

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Investing Investments Financial Advising Retirement Planning 237

WiserAdvisor

JULY 27, 2023

This advanced language processing technology has also greatly impacted the financial advisory sector, prompting a critical question: Can ChatGPT replace human financial advisors in retirement planning? Personalized guidance, empathy, and a deep contextual understanding are integral to effective retirement planning.

Retirement Planning 52

Retirement Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 52

Park Place Financial

MARCH 15, 2022

RETIREMENT PLANNING The Four Phases of Retirement Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Retirement planning has become increasingly difficult as the cost of living continues to rise. To help you better prepare for the future, discover the four phases of retirement below. Pre-Retirement.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Certified Financial Planner Medical 40

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 12, 2023

citywire.com) Advisers Wealth and health drive spending in retirement. wealthmanagement.com) People seem to view all forms of financial information on par with each other. James Choi author of “Popular Personal Financial Advice Versus the Professors.” riaintel.com) A Q&A with Prof. wsj.com)

Wealth Management 130

Wealth Management Financial Advice Financial Planning Planning 130

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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Financial Planner CFP Professional Services Financial Planning 186

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 14, 2023

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Financial Planner Compliance Media Retirement Planning 211

NAIFA Advisor Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Richardson is a financial planner who has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2005. His primary focus is to help people align their financial decisions with their values and truths to live enriching lives.

Financial Services 52

Financial Services Financial Planner Retirement Planning Financial Advice 52

Abnormal Returns

MAY 22, 2023

(barrons.com) Dan Haylett talks with Brian Portnoy about contentment in retirement. thereformedbroker.com) AI How financial advisers can leverage ChatGPT. kitces.com) How will AIs that dispense financial advice be regulated? Come meet the team in Austin on June 12-14th. iai.tv) What Morningstar ($MORN) has built in AI.

Financial Advising 130

Financial Advising Estate Planning Wealth Management Compliance 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Healthcare 197

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the mid-20th century, the first phone call for a person who needed guidance on saving or planning for retirement was likely to be to a stockbroker or a mutual fund or insurance salesperson.

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CFP Financial Planning Planning Certification 225

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.,

Taxes 225

Taxes Financial Planning Financial Advisor Clients 225

Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 7, 2023

Investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an excellent way to save for retirement. Traditional IRAs offer immediate tax breaks, while Roth IRAs offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Your goals may be different depending on your age, retirement timeline, and lifestyle.

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Risk Tolerance Investing Investments Retirement 85

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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Financial Planner Numbers Clients Wealth Management 185