Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 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!

Estate Planning 243

Estate Planning Planning Communication Clients 243

Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 18, 2025

The Best Content for Financial Advisors to Attract Clients in 2025 Does your blog feel stale? Here’s content for financial advisors that’s actually working—and how to make it easier. What makes video so effective for financial advisors? Are your videos getting zero engagement?

Financial Advisor 64

Financial Advisor Clients Education Healthcare 64

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.

Estate Planning 247

Estate Planning Marketing Marketing Wealth Management 247

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.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Media Financial Planning 52

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.

Advertising 52

Advertising Financial Advisor Financial Services Media 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2025

Welcome to the 445th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! James is the founder of Root Financial, an RIA based in Encinitas, California, that oversees $1.3 Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is James Conole. billion in assets under management for 630 client households. Read More.

Education 130

Education Clients Financial Advisor Assets 130

Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

The services they offer are great differentiators and help make advisors a go-to resource for navigating the intricacies of retirement income planning (which is very complex), healthcare-cost planning (a too often overlooked major expense), and as an end-of-life services guide (in the case of bQuest).

Wealth Management 133

Wealth Management Management Financial Advisor Estate Planning 133

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Welcome to the 424th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! David is the President of Succession Resource Group, an advisory consulting and valuation business based in Portland, Oregon that serves independent financial advisors with RIAs and broker-dealers. Welcome everyone! Read More.

Planning 162

Planning Valuation Financial Advisor Sales 162

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

However, the most fulfilled advisors we work with are those who regularly reconnect with their “why.” Related: The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: What It Takes to Become a Multi-Million-Dollar Producer • Have I defined what success looks like, and am I moving toward it?

Wealth Management 223

Wealth Management Financial Advisor Recruitment Management 223

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.

Financial Planning 147

Financial Planning Communication Certification Clients 147

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that workplace retirement plan participants with financial advisors tend to save more than their non-advised counterparts and that a strong majority of participants overall are interested in receiving professional advice (with more than 3/4 of this group expressing willingness to pay for it) A look (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Financial Advice Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Welcome to the 426th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Jennifer des Groseilliers. Read More.

Compensation Planning 147

Compensation Planning Clients Planning Wealth Advisor 147

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 12, 2025

Charitably inclined investors can donate appreciated securities and avoid gains on the sale. Once a portfolio becomes 'locked up', i.e., unable to be managed without triggering capital gains, investors' options become limited.

Taxes 147

Taxes Portfolio Asset Allocation Assets 147

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Troy, a financial advisor, claimed to be making constant prospecting calls, but he barely netted $60,000 last year. Ive taken several sales training courses and am always reading sales books, Troy told me during our first conversation. Im not sure why none of it is working for me.

Financial Advisor 83

Financial Advisor Sales Clients Management 83

Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By implementing effective systems, financial advisors can ensure that they are managing their practices in the most efficient way possible. Bringing in New Clients: Includes marketing and sales processes for attracting and converting prospects. Amy Koenig is a financial advisor coach and the Chief of Operations at ROL Advisor.

Clients 64

Clients Financial Advisor Management Accounting 64

Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 23, 2025

The Real Reason Website Designs for Financial Advisors Don’t Get Leads There’s a lot of really good website designs for financial advisors out there, but they don’t sell. Most website designs for financial advisors focus on looking professional rather than generating leads.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Retirement Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And at the same time, prospects are likely to feel vulnerable and equally nervous with their own set of concerns – how to present themselves to the advisor, what questions to ask, and how to explain their issues while still feeling competent.

Communication 195

Communication Clients Financial Advisor Sales 195

Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

In contrast, your financial life often lacks such clear signals. Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life.

Engineering 52

Engineering Planning Financial Planning Financial Advisor 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent report highlights the rapid growth of RIA "consolidators" , with advisors seeking them out for compliance and succession support, though concerns about a potential loss of autonomy and independence from joining one remain The Treasury has delayed until 2028 the effective date for a proposed Anti-Money Laundering (..)

Financial Planner 147

Financial Planner Charitable Planning Recruitment Clients 147

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Or, if you have a windfall year, with an inheritance or business sale, you can put money in a DAF to reduce your tax footprint for the year. A financial advisor can guide you in selecting the tools that best fit your goals, allowing you to give more effectively and intentionally.

Financial Planning 116

Financial Planning Planning Estate Planning Taxes 116

Midstream Marketing

JUNE 11, 2025

For financial advisors focused on growth, LinkedIn is no longer optional—it’s essential. In this guide, you’ll discover proven LinkedIn strategies designed specifically for financial advisors—helping you optimize your profile, post content that resonates with HNW prospects, and convert connections into clients.

Financial Advisor 40

Financial Advisor Clients B2B Sales 40

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. Answer: the sales funnel. What’s a Sales Funnel? By employing a sales funnel, you have an automated and reliable way to engage and persuade leads.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Sales Clients Professional Services 52

XY Planning Network

MARCH 31, 2025

Search is indeed evolving. More and more potential RIA clients are turning to ChatGPT for quick, consolidated answersand I dont blame them. Why sift through keyword-stuffed blogs when you can get a direct answer curated from across the web? AI is improving the end-user experience, and we, as an industry, need to adapt. Deliver more value.

Sales 90

Sales Clients Fee Only Financial Advisor 90

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Welcome to the December 2024 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!

Clients 130

Clients Portfolio Management Numbers Retail 130

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 5, 2025

Seminar Marketing for Financial Advisors Guide to Seminar Marketing for Financial Advisors: Generate Endless High-Quality Leads Theres a reason some of the most successful and fast-growing financial advisor businesses spend a great deal of their marketing efforts promoting and hosting seminars.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 52

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

What is the wash-sale rule? The aim is to find investments that have declined in value since purchase, making them suitable for sale. Of these regulations, investors need to pay particular attention to the wash-sale rule. What is the wash-sale rule? Table of Contents What is tax-loss harvesting?

Taxes 52

Taxes Assets Portfolio Sales 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 3, 2025

In this article, you’ll get 10 proven marketing strategies that financial planners should take to grow your business in 2025. Your overall branding, marketing, and sales plan should include website buildouts, product launches, social media calendars, email marketing campaigns , copywriting, SEO, and Meta Ads management. The good news?

Financial Planner 52

Financial Planner Certified Financial Planner Marketing Marketing 52

Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 13, 2025

The situational nature of planning to diversify one large position cannot be over-emphasized, so it’s important to work with a financial advisor who has experience in this area. Outright Sales: Selling stock through market or limit orders. Tax-loss harvesting to offset capital gains taxes from sales.

Management 83

Management Taxes Estate Planning Asset Allocation 83

Indigo Marketing Agency

MAY 1, 2025

How to Turn Your Content Into a 24/7 Sales Team for Your Firm Do you wish you had an agency sales machine to run all day, every day? Thats exactly what strategic content can do for your business: become a 24/7 agency sales machine. Thats exactly what strategic content can do for your business: become a 24/7 agency sales machine.

Sales 52

Sales Financial Advisor Education Clients 52

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Case Study 2: Business Sale and Wealth Reallocation A successful entrepreneur sells their business and employs a waterfall strategy: Tier 1: Pays off debts and reinvests in new ventures. Key Considerations When adopting a waterfall wealth strategy, consider the following: Define financial goals and categorize them into tiers.

Wealth Management 52

Wealth Management Management Estate Planning Distribution 52

Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

While there are no major tax implications of buying a house before selling, with your financial advisor to review your options and discuss how a particular strategy may impact your overall situation before taking action. With the proceeds from the home sale, you can pay off the HELOC on your new house.

Taxes 106

Taxes Sales Portfolio Accounting 106

Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Estate Planning 52

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Bryce Sanders You are a financial advisor in the United States, an insurance agent in Asia or an estate planner in Canada. You want new clients, ideally within the high-net-worth community. You want to rub shoulders and socialize. How are you going to do that? There are several ways. You could join a yacht club. You’ll need a yacht.

Financial Advisor 97

Financial Advisor Insurance Clients Sales 97

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Exercise strategy: Timing: Consider the tax implications of exercising vested options before or after the IPO, timing of sales, and tax planning opportunities. Sales and trading plan: Taking profits: Once the lockup period ends, consider diversifying your holdings to reduce risk. This is often done by withholding cash or shares.

Taxes 98

Taxes Wealth Management Wealth Advisor Tax Planning 98

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bengen retired as a financial advisor in 2013 but he also considers himself a researcher. It is now for sale and today I spent time going through it (virtually) to decide whether to pursue it or not. The 4% rule is generally the accepted standard for a safe withdrawal rate in retirement to ensure the assets last for 30 years.

Retirement 52

Retirement Retirement Planning Clients Engineering 52

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

The IRS implements whats known as the wash-sale rule, which prohibits you from buying a substantially identical security within 30 days before or after the sale of a loss-producing asset. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs. Starting at $1,500 per year.

Taxes 52

Taxes Medical Distribution Tax Planning 52

Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

Always consult a qualified financial advisor or tax professional before implementing any financial strategy. Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.

Retirement Planning 40

Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning 40