Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congressional Republicans, who recently voted to set a $4.5 equities underperforming international stocks over the next 10 years Why today’s high U.S.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab's annual RIA benchmarking study found that median firm AUM increased 16.6% in 2024 , with revenue up by 17.6%. net organic growth and larger firms seeing 5.0%

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the latest Fidelity RIA Benchmarking Study shows that while RIAs saw gains in AUM and revenue last year, their operating margins tightened, suggesting that rising expenses are cutting into firm profits.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that according to a recent study by DeVoe & Company, only 42% of RIAs surveyed have written succession plans and either have begun to implement them or have already done so.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study from Cerulli Associates shows that consumer trust in financial services companies has increased significantly over the past decade, with firms that provide a more personalized approach to providing financial (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 24, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that while overall financial advisor headcount remains relatively flat, the RIA channel continues to gain share in terms of both headcount (as brokers break away to start their own independent firms and aspiring advisors seek (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 11, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that, amidst the growing number of RIAs it supervises, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving ahead with a potential plan to raise the $100 million regulatory assets under management threshold for SEC registration, (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that amidst a rare change in leadership at Charles Schwab, the outgoing and incoming CEOs hinted at relatively minor changes during remarks for advisors at its annual IMPACT conference this week, including an increased focus on lending (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 9, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey found that long-feared fee compression in the financial advice industry has yet to come to pass, though some advisors continue to see potential for small reductions in asset-based fees in the future.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%

Financial Planner

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).

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with a recent survey indicating that a majority of advisors are viewing new client acquisition as their primary challenge in the current competitive environment for financial advice (followed by compliance and technology management) and suggests (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Republicans in the House of Representatives this week released their long-awaited tax plan to address the impending sunset of many measures in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that at a time when brokerage firms' cash sweep programs come under increased scrutiny (and as the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates), Charles Schwab (the largest RIA custodian) continues to slash sweep rates for client (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 28, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates that 70% of affluent financial advisory clients who believe their advisor is always obligated to act as a fiduciary indicated they are satisfied with their relationship and aren't seeking out a new advisor, (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 14, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce suggested in a recent interview that she would like to see the SEC give advisors more leeway to provide customized solutions to clients (rather than feeling (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that as total household financial wealth grew to a record high of $90 trillion at the end of 2024, so too did the number of households advancing up the wealth ladder, with the High-Net-Worth (HNW) category of households with (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 30, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey of financial advisory firm employees found that about half of respondents are currently working in the office five days a week, with the remainder divided among hybrid formats or full-time work from home.

Financial Planner

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!

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key Highlights Learn how to improve your financial planner’s online visibility by using SEO and SEM wisely. Introduction In financial planning, it is key to know about search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM). Digital marketing strategies are crucial for the success of financial planners.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2025

With this in mind, we have compiled a list of "Top Financial Advisor Podcasts", with a particular focus on how advisors can find the 'right' podcasts that fit their interests and business needs, whether they are aspiring financial planners or managing large enterprises. The podcasts are organized by category (e.g.,

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 3, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. Case in point, Kevin Brown. And new leads and clients keep coming.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Number 8860726. Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199, registered office 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. He said the application adhered to the established tenets of the CFP curriculum.

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Today, the industry has evolved further, with a growing emphasis on aligning financial decisions with clients' personal priorities and life goals. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning. The process begins by helping clients define their core values.

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 14, 2025

For a financial advisor and their new client, the first year working together can be a particularly intense period, typically involving multiple in-person or virtual meetings. These touchpoints convey the ongoing value the advisor offers between meetings, particularly when clients are paying fees on a quarterly or even monthly basis.

Clients

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 16, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. Case in point, Kevin Brown. And new leads and clients keep coming.

Financial Planner

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2025

You learn to think beyond numbers. As India’s leading institution for CFP® education, we have nurtured thousands of future-ready financial planners who combine analytical depth with human insight. Because the real job of a financial planner is not to predict the next market move. It builds a mindset.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Check important numbers like bounce rate, time on site, and conversion rates. These resources might have financial planners, checklists, or eBooks. Here are some types of content that work well for audiences in financial services: Educational content : Make difficult financial concepts easy and clear to understand.

Marketing

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

You can use specific keywords related to financial advising, such as certified financial planner. This helps you reach potential clients who need financial services. It also makes your financial advisor firm appear in search results. How Can Financial Advisors Measure the Success of Their Lead Generation Efforts?

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a recent survey indicating that while overall client satisfaction with their financial advisors remains high at 95%, potential threats to client retention lurk beneath the surface, particularly amongst clients who experience (..)

Financial Planner

International College of Financial Planning

JUNE 5, 2025

More than numbers — it’s about achieving peace of mind. Where CFP® Really Comes In This is where the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification makes a real difference. What are your non-negotiables? Stewardship Phase = Now we shift from growing money to protecting it. This job is technical, yes.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

Professional tax planning for your exit Building a qualified advisory team, comprising tax specialists, attorneys, and financial planners, provides the expertise necessary to successfully navigate complex exit tax strategies. Proper planning helps navigate complex cross-border implications while maximizing after-tax returns.

Taxes

Discipline Funds

JULY 14, 2025

But I reverse engineered the numbers on this article. I took a 47 year old household making $250,000 in 2025 and I backed out the numbers to create a reasonable starting point for two people, living together out of college who make a combined income of $75,000. Conclusion #3 – A good financial planner is a good investment.

Healthcare

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Split your mailing list into groups based on demographics, financial goals, or interests. You should provide a phone number to book a consultation. Creating Educational Content for Financial Literacy Promotion Positioning yourself as someone trusted in finance can attract potential clients. Don’t just share facts and numbers.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 14, 2025

Behind the numbers are very human goals, dreams and passions guiding each financial decision along the way. In 2024, I was also honored to receive D Magazine’s Best Financial Planners in Dallas award for the 10th year in a row.

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