WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

Apart from new laws and changes in regulations, it is also important to pay attention to emerging investment trendsevery year. The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience.

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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.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds. trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds. trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 6, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent report finds that the number of SEC-registered RIAs, the assets that they manage, and the number of clients they serve all increased between 2023 and 2024 and suggests the industry is robust across the size spectrum, (..)

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 2, 2025

In “ How Not To Invest ” (coming March 18!) This is especially true for those made by analysts who are not working to provide you with good investing advice but rather are hoping to drum up business for secondaries and IPOs. . ” It’s a blunt observation about our inability to forsee the future.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Katie Greifeld July 2, 2025 2 Min Read Bloomberg photo (Bloomberg) -- Vanguard Group is planning its debut into an increasingly competitive corner of the $11.6 Katie Greifeld July 2, 2025 2 Min Read Bloomberg photo (Bloomberg) -- Vanguard Group is planning its debut into an increasingly competitive corner of the $11.6

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 28, 2024

youtube.com) The biz Why Hightower Advisors is buying an institutional investment consultant. advisorperspectives.com) Financial planning CAN change lives. (artofmanliness.com) Ben Carlson talks about the state of the retirement savings market with Shawn O'Brien, Director of Retirement at Cerulli Associates. signaturefd-3437664.hs-sites.com)

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

What Is Financial Planning and Why Does It Matter in a Crisis? Financial planning begins with a thorough analysis of your short- and long-term financial situation, including all sources of income, your current spending patterns and debt, and your plans for the future.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Which means that financial advisors, with their knowledge of clients' personal and financial circumstances, are uniquely positioned to evaluate these tradeoffs and help clients balance healthcare costs and savings to align with their financial plans.

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Accounting Taxes Medical Healthcare 220

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2025

Given how little time prospects spend evaluating their options, it's crucial to understand why people hire financial advisors and to communicate how their services address those drivers as clearly and effectively as possible. These motivators fall into three categories: emotional, financial, and situational ("other").

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Communication Retirement Planning Clients Financial Services 229

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Mason, who ran Rubicon Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Gladwyne, Pa., Mason, a former advisor who was barred from the industry, was sentenced to 97 months in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding at least 13 advisory clients out of more than $17 million, according to the Department of Justice.

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Clients Estate Planning Wealth Management Planning 271

The Big Picture

MAY 29, 2025

RWM works with clients by constructing a long-term financial plan, marrying it to an appropriate level of risk in a broadly diversified portfolio built around a core index, and then applying the best technology we can find to generate net after-tax returns with modest risk and volatility.

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Portfolio Financial Planning Taxes Assets 299

Wealth Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Elaine Misonzhnik , Senior Editor, Investments June 23, 2025 4 Min Read Iaremenko/iStock/Thinkstock Investor interest in digital assets might be growing, but concerns about the security and regulatory uncertainty around the asset class mean that Bitcoin and crypto ETFs remain the most likely avenues for allocation.

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Assets Wealth Management Financial Advisor Estate Planning 274

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What's unique about Anjali, though, is how she has tripled her annual revenue from $250,000 to $750,000 during the past 6 years, while only adding a net of 10 client households (going from 35 to 45 clients in total), by hyperfocusing into her niches of physicians with complex tax needs and small business owners with $5M–$20M of revenue, offering (..)

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Clients Financial Advisor Business Planning Taxes 242

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all businessmen around table RPA Operating On The Record Keepers’ Efficient Frontier Operating On The Record Keepers’ Efficient Frontier by Warren Cormier (..)

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Financial Advisor Wealth Management Estate Planning Recruitment 232

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 9, 2025

It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

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Clients Financial Planning Risk Tolerance Planning 166

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What's unique about Eric, though, is how he leverages a custom-built financial planning assessment he calls their Financial Prosperity Index, which he gives to both prospective and ongoing current clients so that they can better understand their financial health, target the financial planning domains where clients need the most help, and even more (..)

Financial Planning 245

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 10, 2024

slate.com) Financial plans Your financial plan should start with your goals. thefinancialbodyguard.com) Why financial goals need to have a why behind them. peterlazaroff.com) Why financial plans eventually become obsolete.

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Investments Investing Financial Planning Retirement 263

Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

His work has appeared in The New York Times , WealthManagement.com , Financial Planning , RIABiz , InvestmentNews , PC Magazine , numerous blogs and several books, including Technology Tools for Today's High Margin Practice. He has also been a speaker and moderator at numerous industry conferences.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

morningstar.com) Barry Ritholtz talks shareholder yield with Meb Faber of Cambria Investments. podcasts.apple.com) Taxes A year-end tax planning checklist. greatergood.berkeley.edu) The laws of financial health are pretty simple. marknewfield.substack.com) How to look for holes in your financial plan.

Estate Planning 167

Estate Planning Tax Planning Retirement Taxes 167

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What's unique about Cristina, though, is how her firm supports clients in the so-called "sandwich generation" by both creating a financial plan for the clients' personal financial needs and goals, and by addressing (often with a separately paid add-on financial planning engagement) the financial issues facing their aging (and frequently less financially (..)

Financial Advisor 210

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients. WealthManagement.com Staff June 10, 2025 6 Slides START SLIDESHOW Joey Corsica Captured & SpotMyPhotos The Wealth Management EDGE conference kicked off at The Boca Raton resort in Boca Raton, Fla.,

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2025

What's unique about Nina, though, is how she has developed a "money personality" assessment that allows her to both better understand how her clients' money behaviors might affect the financial planning process and to ensure consistent client service among the advisors at her firm.

Clients 244

Clients Risk Tolerance Financial Advisor Assets 244

Wealth Management

JUNE 4, 2025

A survey from the Financial Planning Association and the Journal of Financial Planning shows a spike in advisors using alternative investments.

Financial Planner 257

Financial Planner Financial Planning Planning Investing 257

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

To prepare, firms must: Invest in clean, normalized data infrastructure Identify repeatable tasks that can be agentically delegated Train internal teams to supervise AI agents, not just manage software Rethink client experience in terms of context and continuity, not clicks and forms Because make no mistake: the borders are falling.

Wealth Management 173

Wealth Management Estate Planning Planning Clients 173

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Answering it well requires a range of assumptions – from estimating average investment returns to understanding correlations across asset classes. The good news is that CMAs can still provide a range of realistic spending limits, and, even better, most financial plans are not static one-and-done roadmaps.

Retirement Planning 244

Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Marketing 244

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. But even when a client agrees with the reasoning in the moment, the anxiety often lingers.

Clients 218

Clients Marketing Marketing Financial Planning 218

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. But even when a client agrees with the reasoning in the moment, the anxiety often lingers.

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Clients Marketing Marketing Financial Planning 218

Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4.

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Budgeting Financial Planning Planning Insurance 52

International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

Unlike their predecessors, they are tech-savvy, investment-curious, and financially independent-inded. But they also have a mild addiction to online shopping, an over-reliance on BNPL schemes, and a tendency to take financial advice from influencers who may or may not know what theyre talking about.

Financial Planning 52

Financial Planning Planning Asset Allocation Financial Advice 52

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%

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Financial Planner Commission Communication Clients 210

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 19, 2025

While some of these programs still exist, the role of an associate advisor has evolved alongside the broader financial planning profession. Others take a broader approach, giving newer advisors more opportunities to practice and build confidence across different areas of financial planning.

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Financial Planning Communication Certification Clients 135

Abnormal Returns

MAY 26, 2025

Podcasts Paul Krugman talks with Barry Ritholtz about his book "How NOT to Invest." paulkrugman.substack.com) Jess Bost and Mark Newfield talk with Ashley Quamme about her journey to financial advice. podcasts.apple.com) Charles Schwab Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is launching a new program aimed at helping financial advisors go independent.

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Financial Planning Financial Advice Financial Advisor Retirement 176

Tobias Financial

JUNE 19, 2025

While headlines may shift with each Fed meeting, maintaining focus on long-term goals and financial fundamentals can help weather periods of uncertainty. If you have questions about how the Fed’s decision might influence your financial plan, our team is here to help you navigate what it means for your unique situation.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 15, 2023

However, despite efforts to ensure all clients understand the ‘big picture’ of their comprehensive plans, some clients may be tempted by other financial professionals offering attractive investment returns and promising better portfolio performance.

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Clients Investing Investments Communication 238

Wealth Management

JUNE 30, 2025

by Fred Barstein Jun 30, 2025 4 Min Read Investment Related Topics Alternative Investments Digital Assets Equities ETFs Fixed Income Investing Strategies Mutual Funds Real Estate SMAs Recent in Investment See All Alternative investment visualization with stacks of coins and percentage signs.

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