Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent study finds that financial advisory clients are leaving largely positive, in-depth reviews for their advisors FINRA has responded to some concerns about its proposed rule regarding outside business activities, saying that it is designed to streamline regulations and not (as has been suggested by some commenters (..)

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 29, 2025

Consistent habits, disciplined investing, and patience form the bedrock of wealth creation, keeping financial security in mind. A long-term perspective allows you to ride out market volatility, avoid impulsive decisions, and benefit from the natural growth of your investments over time.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2025

The CFP® program isn’t just about mastering technical modules on investment planning, taxation, retirement, or insurance. You learn to think beyond numbers. And this is precisely what the CFP® certification is built to instil. It builds a mindset. You develop frameworks to assess client situations holistically.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Number 8860726. 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. Registered in England and Wales.

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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. axios.com) If you believe the numbers. Strategy Another sign that gambling is being normalized. michaelparekh.substack.com) Oil The global oil market seems well supplied.

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Tobias Financial

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But should elections influence long-term investment decisions? We would caution investors against making changes to a long-term plan in a bid to profit or avoid losses from changes in the political winds. But shareholders are investing in companies, not a political party.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 9, 2025

Congrats again to the Dow on an amazing run and to all the investors over the years who have benefited by sticking to their investment plans. If you’re well above this number, you can be fairly sure job growth is positive. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Any bets on when it breaks 100k?

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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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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. The rise of SIPs isn’t just about a number.

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Carson Wealth

APRIL 23, 2025

This is another reminder that volatility is the price we pay to invest, and if you want to experience the big rallies, you will have to hold strong during the declines. The recently released Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey showed a record number of participants who intend to cut US exposure, as shown in the chart below.

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Trade Brains

JULY 9, 2025

NHPC has ventured into solar and wind energy in addition to creating a number of renewable energy projects. Additionally, under Indian Railways’ General Purpose Waggon Investment Scheme (GPWIS), the IRFC board authorised funding to NTPC for 20 BOBR rakes on a finance lease basis up to Rs 700 crore. points, or 0.18%.

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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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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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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. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media A growing number of New York City office buildings are emptying out. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

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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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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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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

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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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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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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

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

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 (..)

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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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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)

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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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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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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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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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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.

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Gen Y Planning

JUNE 1, 2022

Does investing in I-bonds make sense as part of your strategy? Bonds also generate income, making them a flexible part of your long-term cash flow plan. While bonds are an essential component of investing, it’s important to note that inflation and bonds typically don’t get along, which isn’t good news for today’s investors.

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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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Gen Y Planning

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

So, how can you determine your enough number that gives you the freedom to live the life you want today and in the future? It depends if they have careers enabling them to work from anywhere, where they plan to live (cost of living, expat taxes, travel back to the states, etc.), and their current savings and investments. .

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