Nerd's Eye View

MAY 27, 2025

Welcome to the 439th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Alvin is the CEO of District Capital Management, an RIA based in Washington, D.C., Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Alvin Carlos. that generates $850,000 of annual, primarily retainer-based, revenue serving 155 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 17, 2025

And with the advent of AI in particular, questions have emerged about whether technology will replace many human jobs, including financial advisors. Nonetheless, AI Notetakers are not just for solo advisors; instead, they're also increasingly popular amongst larger (e.g.,

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Welcome to the 412th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Anjali is the Founder of FIT Advisors, an RIA based in Torrance, California (but works virtually with clients nationwide) and oversees $65 million in assets under management for 45 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 23, 2025

They showed a slight preference for ETFs or trusts, with 28% of respondents citing them, followed closely by traditional brokerage platforms (24%), centralized exchanges (21%), custodial investment platforms accessible through their financial advisors for digital asset investment (16%) and decentralized exchanges (10%).

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Welcome to the 425th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Sebastian is the President of Guerra Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Miami, Florida, with nearly $15M of revenue and almost 60 team members, supporting over 1,700 client households. Welcome everyone!

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 4, 2025

Which will ultimately provide greater tax planning certainty to advisors and their clients for 2025 and beyond (and avoid the year-end rush they faced with the late-December passage of TCJA in 2017).

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2025

Welcome to the 432nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! Seth is the founder of Heartwood Financial Planning, an advisory firm affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation that is based in Fresno, California, and oversees approximately $100 million in assets under management for 850 client households.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Joey Corsica & SpotMyPhotos Industry News & Trends Scenes from Day 2 of Wealth Management EDGE Scenes from Day 2 of Wealth Management EDGE (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to the 420th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Michelle is the Founding Principal of Paradigm Advisors, an RIA based in Dallas, Texas, that oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for 80 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Louis-based broker/dealer Edward Jones announced it intends to acquire Natixis Investment Managers’ overlay management services capabilities “through the purchase of select assets and an exclusive license for certain proprietary technology.”

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Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2025

Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com July 1, 2025 1 Min Read Raymond James added a group of seven advisors managing more than $1.1 billion in client assets to its independent advisor channel. EP Wealth Hires Integrations Head From Captrust $32.6B New York Team From Ameriprise Raymond James Adds $1.1B

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 2, 2025

Healthcare financial advisors are invaluable in helping individuals tackle this complexity. They can build a more resilient financial strategy for retirement. Below are key areas where financial advisors add value in managing healthcare expenses: 1.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2025

Given how little time prospects spend evaluating their options, it's crucial to understand why people hire financial advisors and to communicate how their services address those drivers as clearly and effectively as possible. These included trust, communication quality, and a general discomfort managing finances alone.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Welcome to the 413th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kevin is the CEO of Connecticut Wealth Management, an RIA based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $4 billion in assets under management for 1,100 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Kevin Leahy.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Welcome to the 423rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Cristina is the CEO of Mana Financial Life Design, an RIA based in Los Angeles, California (but works virtually with clients nationwide), that oversees approximately $70 million in assets under management for 119 client households. Read More.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

So far, I’ve written about AI notetaker Jump and its integration with the financial planning application RightCapital , and the AI-powered financial planning application and company Conquest Planning and its $80 million fund raise to help accelerate its U.S. It has become a challenge to keep up with new rollouts.

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Wealth Management

JULY 8, 2025

David Bodamer , Editorial Director , WealthManagement.com July 8, 2025 1 Min Read Alamy Photo Schwab Advisor Services has expanded the number of mutual funds RIAs can acquire without transaction fees. Related: Morningstar: Fee War Among Asset Managers Plateaus Previously, the program included about 1,200 funds from 25 managers.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has set the strategic vision for the firm, which encompasses AssetMark’s platform of curated investments, technology solutions, business consulting, operations support, and acquisitions that serve the best interests of financial advisors and their investors.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 8, 2025

While some individuals manage their finances independently or utilize automated platforms, the personalized guidance of a financial advisor may offer distinct advantages. One study found that an advisor-managed portfolio could produce an additional 3% value add annually over a self-managed (DIY) portfolio.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

What Is Financial Planning and Why Does It Matter in a Crisis? Financial planning begins with a thorough analysis of your short- and long-term financial situation, including all sources of income, your current spending patterns and debt, and your plans for the future. Tax planning. Estate planning.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

The fund’s proposed fee is 0.22% — cheaper than any existing actively managed high-yield ETFs, data compiled by Bloomberg showed. Related: 14 Investment Must Reads for This Week (July 1, 2025) In addition to JPMorgan Asset Management, Capital Group also unveiled its first actively managed high-yield ETF last week.

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Wealth Management

JULY 3, 2025

The Bordeaux team, led by managing partners Tom Myers and David Murdock, came out of Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, a Chicago-headquartered RIA. manages about $300 million in client assets. Jacob William Advisory has proactively recruited next-generation advisors as part of its business continuity plan.

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Wealth Management Recruitment Estate Planning Financial Advisor 165

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 24, 2025

Welcome to the 443rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Griffin is the owner of GK Wealth Management, an RIA based in Reno, Nevada, that oversees $200 million in assets under management for 450 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Griffin Kirsch. Read More.

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Tax Planning Financial Advisor Asset Allocation Clients 130

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Wealth Management EDGE 2025 Industry News & Trends Scenes From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE 2025 Scenes From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 21, 2025

Welcome to the 421st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Daniel is the CEO of WMGNA, a hybrid advisory firm based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $270 million in assets under management for 200 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Daniel Friedman.

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Taxes Tax Planning Compensation Planning Financial Advisor 209

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To sustain firm growth, financial advisors often face a dilemma: to focus on what originally drew them to the profession – like financial planning – they often must first do an extensive amount of business development.

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Wealth Management

JULY 9, 2025

Where should an advisor look to improve on this? A recent study by SmartAsset , a service for connecting consumers with financial advisors, highlights the states around the country where advisors might have the most significant opportunities to attract new clients. The company recently ranked 44 U.S.

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Wealth Management

JULY 10, 2025

Wealthspire Advisors: Reimagining the Wealthstack After Nine RIA Acquisitions Wealthspire Advisors: Reimagining the Wealthstack After Nine RIA Acquisitions Wealthspire’s Channing Olson has been leading the $30 billion RIA’s strategy to revamp its tech stack and processes after a run of M&A. It has been an exciting time.

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Wealth Management Estate Planning Clients Planning 165

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience. This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

When starting to search for a financial advisor, investors may not realize the different types of advisors out thereand theyre not all trying to sell you something. If youre looking for a fee-only financial advisor or wealth manager, its probably because you know fee-only advisors don’t sell products.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 17, 2025

Welcome to the 442nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! billion in assets under management for 1,800 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is David Bahnsen. David is the founder of The Bahnsen Group, an RIA based in Newport Beach, California, that oversees approximately $7.5

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 19, 2025

Training programs for new financial advisors have traditionally followed a sales-focused, sink-or-swim approach that primarily paid on commission for product sales. While some of these programs still exist, the role of an associate advisor has evolved alongside the broader financial planning profession.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2025

Welcome to the 440th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Nina is a partner of Stratos CA, a hybrid advisory firm affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners and based in Los Angeles, California, that oversees approximately $500 million in assets under management for 300 client households. Read More.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Montis Financial: Creating a Raving Fan Experience Montis Financial: Creating a Raving Fan Experience Montis Financial CEO John Yanchek and Chief Operating Officer Judy Weeden discuss revamping the wealthstack for a 30-year-old RIA. When people enter something into the system, we want it so that they only have to enter it once.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Stich , CMO, Moran Wealth Management July 2, 2025 4 Min Read Anthony Stich (right) moderating a panel on AI at Wealth Management EDGE. Joey Corsica & SpotMyPhotos Wealth management is on the edge of a profound transformation—one that won’t be defined by dashboards, APIs or UX overlays. It will be defined by invisibility.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 7, 2025

For many financial advisors, an early planning conversation often includes asking clients to identify financial goals. Instead of inspiring change, the plan begins to feel like a chore. Advisors can then transition to asking questions like, "What's one change you could make today that moves you toward that vision?",

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