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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

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.

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Considering Medicare Costs in Retirement Planning: What Financial Professionals Need to Know

NAIFA Advisor Today

For financial advisors helping clients prepare for retirement, understanding and planning for the costs associated with Medicare is critical. While these costs are often lower than those incurred through pre-65 health insurance, they remain significant, especially when viewed over a multi-decade retirement.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 26–27)

Nerd's Eye View

In the report, Schwab also identified key traits of "top performing" firms (including having a defined ideal client persona and a defined client value proposition) and the key strategic initiatives respondents plan to pursue (with generating client referrals topping the list for the third consecutive year, followed by recruiting new staff).

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Values, Purpose, Action: A 3-Part Approach To Establish A “Statement Of Financial Purpose” And Unlock Deeper, More Meaningful Planning Conversations With Clients

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

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Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B True North Expands in SF

Wealth Management

True North Expands in SF Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B True North Expands in SF Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B has acquired a team in Hawaii overseeing $430 million in client assets.

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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses

Wealth Management

The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses A “Top 10” list of firm-level innovations and grassroots methodologies from some of the most successful advisors, teams and firms in the business.

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How Inflation Can Impact Your Retirement Plan – What You Must Know Now!

Trade Brains

Out-of-pocket expenses cover ~62% of these, and insurance premiums are rising 10–15% in 2025 alone. That means if your retirement plan underestimates medical costs, you risk serious shortfalls. over that period. If you planned to live on ₹1 lakh per month today, you might need ₹1.5 – ₹1.7 50,00,000.00