Wealth Management

AUGUST 1, 2025

Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B Concept of digital social marketing. Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B She's also the host of The Healthy Advisor , a podcast focused on advisor health and wellbeing. This makes it the 20th women-led partner firm to join Mercer.

Estate Planning

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent study finds that financial advisory clients are leaving largely positive, in-depth reviews for their advisors FINRA has responded to some concerns about its proposed rule regarding outside business activities, saying that it is designed to streamline regulations and not (as has been suggested by some commenters (..)

Financial Planner

Tobias Financial

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In financial circles, this will inevitably include discussion of the potential impact on markets. But should elections influence long-term investment decisions? We would caution investors against making changes to a long-term plan in a bid to profit or avoid losses from changes in the political winds.

Marketing

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

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. This brings the need to leverage these tools to personalize financial planning for each client.

Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 13, 2025

By spreading your investments across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternatives, you reduce the impact of any one market struggling. It’s natural to feel worried when markets fall and tempting to chase fast gains when stocks are soaring. It was one of the fastest declines in market history.

Estate Planning

WiserAdvisor

MAY 29, 2025

Consistent habits, disciplined investing, and patience form the bedrock of wealth creation, keeping financial security in mind. A long-term perspective allows you to ride out market volatility, avoid impulsive decisions, and benefit from the natural growth of your investments over time.

Accounting

Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning. See more from Charles L.

Wealth Management

Trade Brains

JUNE 13, 2025

When it comes to mutual fund investing, one of the biggest decisions an investor faces are whether to invest using Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) or a lump sum investment. A Systematic Investment Plan is a method of investing where you invest a specified fixed amount regularly (usually monthly) in a mutual fund.

Risk Tolerance

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 2, 2025

a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading!

Financial Planner

Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This balance can help you withstand different market conditions and increase the likelihood of long-term growth. Invest for the Long Term When investing for retirement, maintaining a long-term perspective is essential. Resist the urge to time the market or chase popular trends.

Retirement

SEI

JULY 15, 2025

Featured Who we serve right-arrow arrow-sm-down left-arrow Back Who we serve We help our clients across financial services make confident decisions and power growth. 1031 exchanges and qualified opportunity Funds (QOFs) share some foundational features: Capital gains deferral : Both allow deferral of gains from the sale of prior investments.

Investing

Dear Mr. Market

JULY 31, 2025

Dear Mr. Market: I usually write to you…this fictitious embodiment of economic mood swings and investor psychology, to share thoughts on the markets, interest rates, fiscal policy, or whatever headlines are currently flashing red or green. To Mr. Market, this isn’t breaking news. But today’s note is personal.

Math

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While many pre-retirees feel unprepared for retirement, longitudinal survey data suggest most will end up living a comfortable retirement, suggesting a role for financial advisors to show them projections of what their retirement could actually look like According to a recent survey, high-net-worth individuals are largely (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Also in industry news this week: How an SEC review of a FINRA proposal to facilitate remote work could signal its thinking on the supervision of remote work for financial advisors more broadly. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A bill that would allow funds in 529 plans to be used for postsecondary credentials, including the CFP certification, is gaining significant bipartisan support in Congress A recent survey identified key topics on which financial advisors and investors have mismatched views, from expected investment returns to how they (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that recent surveys indicate that consumers continue to trust human financial advisors more than Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools.

Financial Planner

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. The benefits of having a financial advisor extend far beyond your working years.

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. To start crafting the persona of their ideal client, advisors can list key attributes of their target client. Read More.

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. To start crafting the persona of their ideal client, advisors can list key attributes of their target client. Read More.

Fee Only

Midstream Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The Top 15 Financial Advisor Website Calculators You Need to Be Aware Of. As someone who has devoted a lot of time to generating predictable leads for independent financial firms over the last decade, I see a lot of people fall into the same basic trap again and again. The Power of Financial Advisor Calculators.

Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this write up we look at the five most important elements of a Financial Advisor and the reasons it is important to have these traits to succeed in the industry. Are you exploring the career option as a Financial Advisor? You are about to choose one of the fastest-growing career options in India.

Financial Advisor

WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The assistance of a financial advisor can play a pivotal role in helping you accumulate and safeguard your earnings. Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand and employ suitable retirement investment strategies based on your income, age, and retirement expectations.

Financial Advisor

Gen Y Planning

APRIL 3, 2023

When you think of people who use financial advisors, you may not consider yourself the right demographic. But it may surprise you that plenty of advisors cater to people who aren’t retired millionaires. There are plenty of reasons for younger people to engage with a financial advisor well before retirement age.

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 25, 2023

I created this list of financial advisors for small accounts (less than $300,000 in assets) because there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products to people with portfolio of this size, and I don’t think it’s fair. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

Financial Advisor

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 17, 2024

If you’re anything like the financial advisors we work with, you’ve helped hundreds of clients successfully exit their businesses—and now it’s your turn. You’re not alone: a recent Investment Planning Counsel study found that only 11% of financial advisors had a formal plan in place even though they were nearing retirement.

Financial Advisor

Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

And that’s probably why you’re asking the question: do I need a financial advisor? Table of contents Is it really necessary to have a financial advisor? How to know When don’t you need a financial advisor? How much does a financial advisor cost? Leverage these tips to decide!

Financial Advisor

Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

And that’s probably why you’re asking the question: do I need a financial advisor? Table of contents Is it really necessary to have a financial advisor? How to know When don’t you need a financial advisor? How much does a financial advisor cost? Leverage these tips to decide!

Financial Advisor

Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you have a million dollars to invest or anywhere close to that, the steps below can help you grow your money so it lasts a lifetime. Ad Robo-Advisors move with the market to ensure your investments. Ad Online Financial Advisors are ready to provide you with quality economic planning and investment management.

Investments

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 26, 2022

On the other hand, if you tend to struggle with budgeting or find financial planning overwhelming, then professional money management could be a better solution. Ultimately, the decision to hire a professional financial advisor or not is a personal call that must be made after a careful assessment of your financial situation and goals.

Management

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Do you agree?

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

MAY 16, 2022

I’m pleased to present you with a list of low cost financial advisors! I’m a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. List of low cost financial advisors. 375 start up. $89

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

So we’ve got a lively crew here today to debate, does it really matter if someone is a fiduciary financial advisor, or not? I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Let’s debate it!

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In this blog, Scott Salaske of Firstmetric and I discuss the proper way to read a Form ADV so that you can get the information you need to make an informed choice and avoid working with a financial advisor who is a lying, deceptive grifter. This is super important for anyone looking to pick a good financial advisor.

Financial Advisor

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 2, 2023

While there are various types of finance professionals who offer financial advice and services falling under the general financial advisor category, it should be noted that they differ significantly. Below are the different kinds of financial advisors you may choose from: 1. They must also register with the U.S.

Financial Advisor