Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins to be the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 2, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced this week that it will raise its annual fee for new and renewing certificants by $120 to $575 in order to help fund its public awareness campaign to promote the CFP brand with the public and encourage (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that surveyed advisory firms that raised their fees in the last year saw almost identical 97% client retention rates as firms that lowered their fees (with the firms raising their fees bringing (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”),

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”),

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week issued a risk alert outlining how it selects firms to examine, the areas it focuses on during exams, and how it chooses which firm documents to request, details that could ultimately help firms (..)

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision. From there, we have several articles on insurance and investment planning: Why the chair of the Senate Finance Committee has taken an interest in the private placement life insurance market.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move 'upmarket' and work with wealthier clients by expanding their service menu to include family office services, investment banking, and/or trust (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 12, 2025

Tax planning often fits the 'kind environment' model: The rules are relatively stable, outcomes repeat annually, and feedback is immediate (e.g., Investment planning falls into this camp; a client who makes a risky bet and sees strong returns might conclude the strategy is sound, even if it was more luck than skill.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that RIA clients of an insurance broker providing Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage saw a 213% increase in claims paid in 2023, attributed to significant jumps in suitability claims (likely stemming (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that while overall social media engagement for financial services companies was down in 2023 compared to the previous year, firms boosted their engagement through posts that were entirely original content (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)

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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.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

In today’s fast-changing financial world, one thing is certain—people need guidance. Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. This is where competent, ethical, and client-first financial planners step in.

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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.

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International College of Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the professional domain of finance, the role of a financial planner has become increasingly pivotal. As individuals and businesses alike strive for financial stability and growth, the demand for skilled financial planners has surged.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

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.

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International College of Financial Planning

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Today’s businesses require financial advice to fulfill their financial objectives. Selecting a career as a “financial planner” will aid in opening doors to success. If you are aspiring to become a successful financial planner? Consider the CFP course. He discussed his insights.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 30, 2022

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is globally the most respected financial designation for personal assets management. Credentials matter in any profession and when it comes to personal finance, there’s no certification more highly coveted than Certified Financial Planner.

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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The financial planning industry has witnessed remarkable growth, making the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification increasingly valuable for professionals seeking to advance their careers. It helps build credibility, expand networks, and develop essential business relationships.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an advice-only financial planner? The benefits of advice-only financial planners.

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Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 11, 2022

I once had a client ask me, “Jeff, if you had a million dollars, how would you invest it?”. The reality is, there are a ton of different strategies I would personally use to invest $1 million dollars, and to help this seed money grow into even more cash over time. Ad Robo-Advisors move with the market to ensure your investments.

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International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 13, 2023

Mutual funds have become a popular investment for individuals looking to grow their wealth and achieve their financial goals. Benefits of Investing in Mutual Funds in India Diversification: Investing in mutual funds offers diversification, reducing risk.

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Your Richest Life

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Your ideal investing strategy will be unique to you: your life phase, goals and risk tolerance will all play a role in informing your “ideal” methodology. Here are some steps to nailing down your best investing strategy: Finding Your Best Investing Strategy Tip #1: Figure Out Your Goals Your goals are a great place to start.

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Tobias Financial

JULY 11, 2023

That’s why we are proud to emphasize the significance of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ( CFP®) designation. The CFP® holds significant importance to us as a firm, as it represents a high standard of excellence in the field of financial planning. appeared first on www.tobiasfinancial.com.

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Welcome back to the second part of our investment lexicon series. Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Building on diversification, asset allocation is an investment strategy that builds your portfolio by weighing an adequate amount of risk for your goals. Let’s jump in.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As the tax year draws to a close, many high-income investors will look to reposition their portfolios to intentionally generate losses as a way to offset gains — an investment strategy known as tax loss harvesting. I sort of think of tax loss harvesting as the eharmony of investment planning. A net neutral tax position.

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International College of Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There is great demand for Investment Advisor professionals in India and here we look at the various Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs that you can take. The demand for Investment Advisors has been constantly rising over the last two decades. Types of Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs.

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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.

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International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

Achieving the status of Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) represents a significant professional milestone in financial services. What Is a Certified Financial Planner®? A Certified Financial Planner® is a distinguished professional who has met the stringent standards set by the FPSB Board.

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