A Wealth of Common Sense

MARCH 31, 2023

Chasing fad investments. Not following an investment plan. If there were only one approach that worked, everyone would do that.1 1 I know plenty of investors with completely different styles that have found success in the markets over the years. Thinking.

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Wealth Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Among other changes, the association will add a wealth management specialization, with additional content on client management, investment planning and the duty of care.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 21, 2024

Allspring Global Investments plans to start offering actively managed ETFs.

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Management Investment Planning Planning Investments 284

Advisor Perspectives

JUNE 23, 2025

With the House passing of The Big Beautiful Bill, the challenges facing chief financial officers and treasurers across health-care systems are likely to grow. The proposed cuts to reimbursements will have varying impacts across organizations depending on their payer mix.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 10, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that nearly 71% of new financial advisors drop out in the first 5 years, with firms offering better training and mentorship opportunities (as well as entry-level positions that don't come with business development targets) seeing higher employee retention rates How broker-dealer self-regulatory organization (..)

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Financial Planner Clients Financial Advice Numbers 189

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 29, 2024

theverge.com) How social media can wreck your investing plan. blogs.cfainstitute.org) Investment success is about small advantages compounded over time. Strategy Another sign that gambling is being normalized. morningstar.com) Fund management Does the world need a leveraged Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.B)

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Trade Brains

JUNE 13, 2025

May 2025 marked a significant milestone in the country’s investing journey, as Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continued their record-breaking streak. What used to be a tool for the financially savvy urban elite has now become India’s favorite way to invest. It’s not just about the money. A staggering 8.56

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2025

Also in industry news this week: NASAA this week approved model rule amendments that would restrict the use of the titles "advisor" and "adviser" by broker-dealers (and their registered representatives) who are not also dually registered as investment advisers, which, if adopted by state regulators, would largely bring state rules on this issue in (..)

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Financial Planner Communication Commission Clients 138

Wealth Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

New survey sheds light on spending and investing plans.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning.

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Wealth Management Insurance Estate Planning Clients 156

Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The post Investing for Retirement: Strategies for Long-Term Success appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Investing for Retirement: Strategies for Long-Term Success Introduction Investing for retirement is a journey that demands careful planning, patience, and discipline. What lifestyle do you envision?

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. But what does an investment strategy really consist of? An investment strategy is utilized to help your wealth not only retain its value against inflation but hopefully grow as well.

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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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Financial Planner Clients Tax Planning Planning 130

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. investmentnews.com) Advisers Why private equity hasn't tired of investing in wealth management firms yet. msn.com) Why follow-up questions are crucial in financial planning.

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Wealth Management Retirement Communication Investment Planning 257

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 4, 2025

Sten is the owner of Legacy Investment Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, that oversees $220 million in assets under management for 90 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 427th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sten Morgan.

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Wealthfront

AUGUST 14, 2024

Welcome to our Ask Wealthfront series, where we tackle your questions about personal finance and investing. Should I invest my down payment or keep it in […] The post Ask Wealthfront: Should I Invest My Down Payment? Want to see your question answered here? I’m saving for a house. appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Trade Brains

JUNE 13, 2025

When it comes to mutual fund investing, one of the biggest decisions an investor faces are whether to invest using Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) or a lump sum investment. A Systematic Investment Plan is a method of investing where you invest a specified fixed amount regularly (usually monthly) in a mutual fund.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Most people are well aware that investing is the key to building long-term wealth, yet that doesn’t mean that getting started is easy. In fact, all new investors face a huge learning curve when it comes to figuring out how to invest and where to invest their extra money. So, how do you start investing exactly?

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Investments Investing Accounting Portfolio 91

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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Financial Planner Certification CFP Clients 232

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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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Is now a good time to invest? I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market. I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market.

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Investments Investing Risk Tolerance Portfolio 98

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 21, 2023

bilello.blog) Strategy Why so many Americans think their house is the best investment. awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error. (ritholtz.com) 10 charts this week including the surge in Nvidia ($NVDA). humbledollar.com) Finance How much bigger can JP Morgan Chase ($JPM) get?

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Financial Advising Startup Taxes Financial Services 242

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2024

market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advice Investment Planning Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Financial Planner Healthcare Investment Planning Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week announced a proposed rule that would require RIAs to collect and verify their clients' personal information in an effort to prevent illicit activity, though many firms likely are taking many of these steps already Why larger RIAs and those that have been acquired tend to have worse client and staff (..)

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Investment Planning Options achen Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:24 The decision to sell or hold a concentrated position may sound simple, but these situations are often more complex than they appear. They require the investor to reconcile investment dynamics, tax considerations and a variety of subjective, emotional factors.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Investment Planning Options. They require the investor to reconcile investment dynamics, tax considerations and a variety of subjective, emotional factors. Similarly, investors should be cautious about a heavy weighting in a single investment. Can the asset’s attributes be replicated by other investments?

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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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Investments Investing Marketing Marketing 110

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 10, 2024

Finally, over time, regime changes have also lowered the overall risk of equity investing. These changes, along with lower trading costs, have made the world a much safer (and less expensive) place for investors, who, as a result of reduced investment risks, may experience lower future returns.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Changes to CFP Board’s procedural rules went into effect September 1 and are intended to make the disciplinary process more efficient for respondents as well as CFP Board staff, and to expand the CFP Board’s ability to pursue more complaints against CFP professionals A NASAA model rule follows in the footsteps (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner CFP Clients Investment Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Also in industry news this week: The SEC settled its first charges related to its new marketing rule with a firm that advertised 2,700% annual returns A survey suggests that older Americans prefer the term "longevity" to "aging", perhaps informing the way advisors discuss related issues with their clients From there, we have several articles on retirement (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Advertising 246

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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Financial Planner Compensation Planning Insurance Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2024

market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Clients Fee Only Planning Advertising 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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