The Big Picture

MAY 13, 2025

He ran our retail division and I was working for him at that time. And then I spent probably a dozen years in our retail division, whereas you mentioned I ran the, ultimately I ran the division, but I started in different roles in the division, particularly leading the advisory group before taking over. Tell us about this evolution.

Clients

Validea

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In this episode, Jack and Matt dive deep into unique perspectives on markets and investing through the lens of Warren Pies and Fernando Vidal’s innovative research approaches.

Retail

Wealth Management

AUGUST 7, 2025

To put it in perspective, the average financial planner brings on maybe six or seven clients a year. We have a recurring revenue stream that’s consistent and profitable, and I don’t see any reason why that wouldn’t be a very attractive business for somebody to buy. We also advise on over $1 billion in assets.

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid concern that retail investors are paying ‘hidden’ fees in the form of suboptimal execution of their trades, the SEC is preparing to propose a “Regulation Best Execution” rule that (..)

Financial Planner

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. This international recognition provides certified professionals with unprecedented career mobility.

CFP

eMoney Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

wealth transfer by 2045, the stakes are high for financial planners who want to build multigenerational practices. Many financial planners make a check of beneficiary designations and titling a regular part of their service calendar for this very reason. Retail Investor Edition,” February 2023. Sources: 1.

Estate Planning

Discipline Funds

AUGUST 4, 2023

Retail sales have slowed to 0.5%. After all, time is the core problem that financial planners and investment managers try to solve. The environment is so strange that there’s a narrative for pretty much everyone. For instance: Permabears can argue: Industrial production has slowed to 0%. PMI has been contracting all year.

Financial Planner

Your Richest Life

JUNE 30, 2023

(You can use your modified AGI from the year you purchase the vehicle or the year before, whichever is less;) You must purchase the vehicle new; The vehicle must be made by a qualified manufacturer; The vehicle’s suggested retail price (MSRP) cannot exceed $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, or $55,000 for other vehicles.

Taxes

Carson Wealth

JANUARY 14, 2023

Financial professionals registered as agents of broker/dealers are required to follow FINRA Regulation Best Interest (REG BI) which requires they act in the best interest of their retail customers at the time a recommendation is made, but they do not have an ongoing obligation to the customer to provide ongoing advice or monitoring of accounts.

CFP

Good Financial Cents

JULY 17, 2023

You can source products at a wholesale price, set your own retail prices, and reach a wide customer base through online platforms. Certified Financial Planner Mark Davis suggests, “For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, starting a business or investing in profitable ventures can be a great way to generate substantial income.

Certified Financial Planner

Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The best investment company for you will depend on what type of investor you are,” Andrew Latham, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Editor at SuperMoney.com. Best for: Any and all investors Schwab is the largest retail investment broker in the world, and there are plenty of reasons why. Offers multiple portfolio options.

Investments

Good Financial Cents

JULY 26, 2022

Commercial property: This includes office buildings, retail space, warehouses, and mixed-use properties. REIT Funds (ETFs or Mutual Funds): Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are companies that own and operate income-producing real estate such as office buildings, retail space, warehouses, and apartments.

Investments

Park Place Financial

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Retirement Structured Product Benefits Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Increases in financial innovation and the advent of the investor class have transformed retail. Our team will analyze your financial situation and leverage data insights and. Structured. guidance.

Certified Financial Planner

Ballast Advisors

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Many major retailers rolled out Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions as early as October. By integrating these strategies into your October financial preparations, you can ensure that you’re not just spending, but spending wisely. Being prepared will not only save you some serious cash but also some unnecessary stress.

Planning

Good Financial Cents

APRIL 19, 2023

Assess your skills When I started GoodFinancialCents I was a Certified Financial Planner looking to grow my business and answer common client questions. Realty Mogul is a real estate crowdfunding platform that pools investors’ money to purchase large ticket properties (office buildings, retail space, etc.).

Accounting

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A student of the industry, he also has the following designations: the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Matt Pruitt, CFP®, CFA®. Derek Robinett.

Financial Advisor

The Big Picture

MAY 7, 2024

That most people over 40 are concerned about, but just the how can we make you better as a retailer? So I worked with a certified financial planner called Katie Song when I was at SoFi. Here’s how the average carts like that internal data, I don’t mean like the Facebook reselling stuff Yeah. Joanne Bradford : 100%.

Startup

Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

B y now, I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard—but if not, well, it’s a group of prominent advisors who advocate that anybody who holds out as a financial planner or advisor be held to a strict fiduciary standard. I participate in their discussions, though I’m not formally a member.

CFP

Bell Investment Advisors

JUNE 29, 2023

My name is Laurent Harrison, Senior Investment Advisor and Financial Planner. You can see by the chart, downtown office spaces has been the worst but even the retail residential, it’s still lower than where they were pre-pandemic. 0:17 Ryan Kelley: Thanks. Happy to be here. 0:20 Laurent Harrison: Great.

Marketing

Good Financial Cents

APRIL 14, 2023

In my case, it was my experience as a financial planner. Restaurants, grocery stores, retailers—you name it, they all need people. One of the things I’ve always liked about blogging is flexibility. Like a lot of bloggers, I started out because I had my own story to tell. But once you start one, think of it as a business.

Accounting

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We discussed all these things as well as why there has never been a better time to be a retail investor than right now, right here in this era. One, we invest in the business to better serve you, right, so better digital experience, if you’re a retail investor, more services for advisors. So we serve financial advisors.

Clients

Discipline Funds

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Not only do we know that shelter is making inflation look irrationally high, but we also know that the most important retailers in the US economy are saying exactly what the CPI ex-shelter says. And the only way that disaster happens is if your financial planner is making irrational projections about asset returns and your asset allocation.

Financial Planner

The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

RITHOLTZ: The Bureau of Business Prevention is how the retail brokers used to describe compliance. To me, it just makes more sense that your financial planner should be more like your attorney than a used car salesman. And I would constantly hear them frustrated by the compliance department. RITHOLTZ: Right.

Compliance

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” It brings to light the fundamental question of the role that institutions play in client outcomes, whether those institutions are truly putting the interests of the retail investor over those of their members, and the delicate balance between governance standards and the oppression of individual autonomy. Source: SEC.

CFP

Validea

MARCH 26, 2025

– Ben Carlson defends retail investors, claiming theyre better behaved than ever thanks to modern tools and advice. – Dan Rasmussen disputes the predictability of growth, asserting past financials reveal little about a companys future. – Ian Cassel challenges the low-turnover mantra, suggesting high turnover can work.

Valuation