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How Financial Advisors Can Navigate Cross-Border Tax Challenges in 2025

Wealth Management

MAY 19, 2025

Maximize portfolio performance across borders. Learn how to protect clients from tax penalties and missed opportunities as international business travel increases.

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Trends In Financial Advice Fees: What Financial Advisors Are Actually Charging For Their Services

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 16, 2025

Despite ongoing changes in the philosophy of financial advice, new Kitces Research on How Financial Advisors Actually Do Financial Planning finds that 86% of advisory firms still rely on AUM fees as their primary method of charging for advice.

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#FASuccess Ep 419: Attracting Clients Who Want To Align Their Investments With Their Values With A Sustainable Investing Approach, With Peter Krull

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 7, 2025

Welcome to the 419th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Pete is the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors, an RIA based in Asheville, North Carolina, that oversees approximately $200 million in assets under management for 250 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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Using Section 351 Exchanges To Tax-Efficiently Reallocate Portfolios With Embedded Gains

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 12, 2025

Following the long run-up in the US equity markets since the bottom of the 2008–2009 financial crisis, many investors with taxable investment accounts have likely found themselves with high embedded gains in their portfolios. While the gains signal portfolio growth, they also create challenges for ongoing management.

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iCapital Launches its First Model Portfolio

Wealth Management

MAY 6, 2024

iCapital Multi-Asset Portfolio will give financial advisors access to funds focusing on private equity, private credit and real asset strategies.

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Choosing A Financial Advisor? – Ask These 6 Questions

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A part of this process might include hiring a financial advisor or hiring a new financial advisor if you have decided to move on from your current advisor. Hiring the right advisor for your needs is critical. Here are six questions to ask when choosing a financial advisor: How do you get paid?

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11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (June 17, 2025)

Wealth Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Third-party model portfolios had $646 billion in assets under management as of March 31—an increase of 62% since June 2023, according to Morningstar. These are among the investment must-reads we found this week for financial advisors.

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#FASuccess Ep 412: 3X’ing The Business With No More Than 50 Great Clients By Hyperfocusing On Who You Can Add The Most Value For, With Anjali Jariwala

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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#FASuccess Ep 440: Making Client Meetings More Consistent Across Multiple Advisors By Utilizing A “Money Personality” Assessment, With Nina Hajjar

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2025

Welcome to the 440th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Nina Hajjar. Read More.

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State Street Targets $25B for Model-Portfolio Business

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Model portfolios continue to grow more popular among financial advisors.

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SEC: California RIA's 'Portfolio Shield' Performance Claim Violated Marketing Rules

Wealth Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Atlas Financial Advisors falsely claimed Morningstar had verified and validated the hypothetical performance of its proprietary Portfolio Shield strategies,according to the SEC. It is the Commission's latest enforcement action stemming from recently implemented RIA marketing rules.

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Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: The Modern Financial Advisor: Efficiency, Personalization, and Growth

Wealth Management

APRIL 22, 2025

Adam Grealish and Ryan Nauman discuss how technology enhances client experience and operational efficiency for financial advisors by automating tasks like account opening and portfolio rebalancing, and the rising trend of personalized investment strategies such as direct indexing.

Financial Advisor

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Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning

Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? 5 Benefits of Financial Advice

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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What High-Net-Worth Prospects (Really) Want From A Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the early days of wealth management, a financial advisor's value proposition was relatively explicit, typically focusing on a limited range of portfolio management activities (e.g., selling and trading) or on sales-oriented advice that centered on implementing insurance products.

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ETFs Could Claim the Biggest Share of Client Portfolios by 2026

Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2024

A new report from Cerulli & Associates finds the retail financial advisor channel has been the biggest growth driver behind ETFs.

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Orion Acquires Summit Wealth Systems To Become Its Next-Generation All-In-One Portal (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – January 2025)

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 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! FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

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Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning

Financial Advisors Communicating About Market Volatility

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 20, 2025

Recession Concerns & Market Volatility: How Financial Advisors Should Communicate With Clients As financial advisors , youre well aware that so far the 2025 financial market has been more unpredictable than a toddler. Thats where financial advisors come in! They need to hear from you.

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From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Navigate Market-Related Fears Productively

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 23, 2025

During periods of market volatility, it's common for financial advisors to receive calls from clients who are nervous about what a steep market decline might mean for their portfolio and long-term financial goals.

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From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Work Through Market-Related Fears Productively

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 23, 2025

During periods of market volatility, it's common for financial advisors to receive calls from clients who are nervous about what a steep market decline might mean for their portfolio and long-term financial goals.

Clients

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Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning

#FASuccess Ep 411: Getting Clients Comfortable With Market Risk Using A More (Options-Based) Measured Risk Approach, With Larry Kriesmer

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to the 411th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Larry is the Chairman of Measured Risk Portfolios, an RIA based in San Diego, California, that oversees $350 million in assets under management for a combination of internal retail clients and external financial advisor clients.

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YCharts: With An Eye On Fees And Returns, More Clients Are Looking For a New Advisor

Wealth Management

JANUARY 17, 2023

As portfolio performance becomes the top concern among clients, one in four have either thought about switching, or switched, financial advisors in the last three years, a YCharts survey found.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2025

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, 40% of financial advisory clients would switch to an advisor who offers estate planning services, with help with specific tasks like beneficiary designations or tax strategies as the most sought-after service among respondents RIA M&A activity set a first-quarter record to start the (..)

Financial Planner

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5 Effective Marketing Strategies for Financial Advisors to Reach and Engage A+ Clients

Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 12, 2025

5 Effective Marketing Strategies for Financial Advisors to Reach and Engage A+ Clients As a financial advisor, you’re not looking to work with just anyone. You want your marketing strategies for financial advisors to connect you with the right clients. A good marketing plan does it every time.

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Adjusted for Risk: Incorporating Macro Drivers in Investment Decisions with Katherine Krantz

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Katherine Krantz, the CEO at Center for the Macro Specialist Designation, explains why financial advisors should use macro data and events when building investment portfolios.

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Merit Financial: Cost-Conscious and Intra-Asset Class Tactical

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Brian Andrew, the recently appointed chief investment officer at Merit Financial Advisors, provides a peek inside the $10 billion RIA’s model portfolio.

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Morningstar Office To Shut Down And Push Advisors To Black Diamond (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – March 2025)

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2025

Welcome to the March 2025 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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Adjusted for Risk: The Investment Trends Pictet Asset Management's Gert van der Geer Is Following

Wealth Management

APRIL 5, 2024

Gert van der Geer explains how financial advisors can incorporate thematic investments in their client's investment portfolios.

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Advertising for Financial Advisors: Strategies for Success

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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Adjusted for Risk Podcast: Buffered ETFs in the Spotlight

Wealth Management

MARCH 4, 2025

TrueMark Investments' Mike Loukas discusses how and why financial advisors should consider adding buffered ETFs in their clients investment portfolios.

Financial Advisor

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#FASuccess Ep 403: Carving Your Path As An Investment Nerd By Building A Fractional CIO Solution For Other Advisory Firms, With Eric Stein

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to the 403rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Stein. Read More.

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Social Media Marketing for Financial Advisors: A Masterclass

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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#FASuccess Ep 435: When The Next-Gen Clients’ “Wealth Builder” Offering Becomes The Main Driver Of Growth For A $1B+ Advisory Firm, With Gideon Drucker

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 29, 2025

Welcome to the 435th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Gideon Drucker. Gideon is the CEO of Drucker Wealth, a hybrid advisory firm based in New York City, that oversees approximately $1 billion in assets under management for 800 client households. Read More.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 3–4)

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! 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

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 31–September 1)

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

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Best Ad Practices That Work for Marketing Financial Advisor Services

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.

Financial Advisor

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Enhance Your Reach: Content Marketing for Financial Advisors

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.

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Media

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning.

Wealth Management

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Quantifying (More Accurately) The Real Impact Of A Financial Advisor’s Costs On Their Clients’ Nest Eggs

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, over the years, the 1% AUM fee has faced criticism from those who argue that it reduces the value of a portfolio by more than the advisor's guidance adds. This argument is particularly common in the financial independence and personal finance space, with financial educators like Ramit Sethi being a notable critic.

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Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns

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.

Financial Advisor

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Takeaways From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

The panels centered around a general theme of growth, whether how to diversify portfolios to grow, strategies to boost AUM and clients and AI best practices to improve an advisors' business. on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients.

Wealth Management

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What Do Financial Advisors Do?

Zoe Financial

MARCH 21, 2025

What Do Financial Advisors Do? A financial advisor can help navigate the complexities of wealth management, from tax considerations to estate planning and retirement strategies. What Does a Financial Advisor Do? A financial advisor provides personalized guidance to help manage and grow your wealth.

Financial Advisor

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How Financial Advisors Can Navigate Cross-Border Tax Challenges in 2025

Trends In Financial Advice Fees: What Financial Advisors Are Actually Charging For Their Services

Webinars

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#FASuccess Ep 419: Attracting Clients Who Want To Align Their Investments With Their Values With A Sustainable Investing Approach, With Peter Krull

Webinars

Using Section 351 Exchanges To Tax-Efficiently Reallocate Portfolios With Embedded Gains

iCapital Launches its First Model Portfolio

Choosing A Financial Advisor? – Ask These 6 Questions

11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (June 17, 2025)

#FASuccess Ep 412: 3X’ing The Business With No More Than 50 Great Clients By Hyperfocusing On Who You Can Add The Most Value For, With Anjali Jariwala

#FASuccess Ep 440: Making Client Meetings More Consistent Across Multiple Advisors By Utilizing A “Money Personality” Assessment, With Nina Hajjar

State Street Targets $25B for Model-Portfolio Business

SEC: California RIA's 'Portfolio Shield' Performance Claim Violated Marketing Rules

Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: The Modern Financial Advisor: Efficiency, Personalization, and Growth

Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? 5 Benefits of Financial Advice

What High-Net-Worth Prospects (Really) Want From A Financial Advisor

ETFs Could Claim the Biggest Share of Client Portfolios by 2026

Orion Acquires Summit Wealth Systems To Become Its Next-Generation All-In-One Portal (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – January 2025)

Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

Financial Advisors Communicating About Market Volatility

From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Navigate Market-Related Fears Productively

From Emotion To Logic: 6 Questions To Help Clients Work Through Market-Related Fears Productively

Cerulli: Financial Advisors Plan to Prioritize Use of Model Portfolios Over Funds of Funds

#FASuccess Ep 411: Getting Clients Comfortable With Market Risk Using A More (Options-Based) Measured Risk Approach, With Larry Kriesmer

YCharts: With An Eye On Fees And Returns, More Clients Are Looking For a New Advisor

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 19–20)

5 Effective Marketing Strategies for Financial Advisors to Reach and Engage A+ Clients

Adjusted for Risk: Incorporating Macro Drivers in Investment Decisions with Katherine Krantz

Merit Financial: Cost-Conscious and Intra-Asset Class Tactical

Morningstar Office To Shut Down And Push Advisors To Black Diamond (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – March 2025)

Adjusted for Risk: The Investment Trends Pictet Asset Management's Gert van der Geer Is Following

Advertising for Financial Advisors: Strategies for Success

Adjusted for Risk Podcast: Buffered ETFs in the Spotlight

#FASuccess Ep 403: Carving Your Path As An Investment Nerd By Building A Fractional CIO Solution For Other Advisory Firms, With Eric Stein

Social Media Marketing for Financial Advisors: A Masterclass

#FASuccess Ep 435: When The Next-Gen Clients’ “Wealth Builder” Offering Becomes The Main Driver Of Growth For A $1B+ Advisory Firm, With Gideon Drucker

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 3–4)

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 31–September 1)

Best Ad Practices That Work for Marketing Financial Advisor Services

Enhance Your Reach: Content Marketing for Financial Advisors

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth

Quantifying (More Accurately) The Real Impact Of A Financial Advisor’s Costs On Their Clients’ Nest Eggs

Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns

Takeaways From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE

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