Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that members of Generation X are struggling more with retirement planning compared to older Baby Boomers and younger Millennials, potentially offering opportunities for financial advisors to help Gen Xers create a plan to 'catch up' when it comes to both their retirement savings and their financial (..)

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With a niche focus on Taft-Hartley retirement plan sponsors, Mammini Company left Lincoln Investments to support an ambitious growth plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Valuation 245

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With a niche focus on Taft-Hartley retirement plan sponsors, Mammini Company left Lincoln Investment to support an ambitious growth plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 4, 2023

humansvsretirement.com) Jon Luskin talks with Steve Chen about DIY retirement planning tools. nextavenue.org) Don't retire from work without a plan. obliviousinvestor.com) Should I invest or pay off my mortgage? awealthofcommonsense.com) Questions to ask to help avoid an investment scam.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 188

Carson Wealth

MAY 29, 2025

It probably depends on whether you have a strong plan in place for income during your retirement years. Having a retirement planning checklist can help make this final commute the time of reflection and joy it should be. These are staples of retirement and are great things to do to when every day is a Saturday.

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

MARCH 10, 2025

Many of us are covered by one or more types of defined contribution retirement plans, such as a 401(k), 403(b), 457, or any of a number of other plans. What many of these plans have in common is that they are referred to as Cash Or Deferred Arrangements (CODA), as designated by the IRS. So, what should you do about this?

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Seasoned financial advisors have likely worked with clients with a wide variety of workplace retirement accounts, which can vary in terms of their investment offerings, fees, and other characteristics. But given that the U.S. While many features of the TSP (e.g., And given that there are about 6.2

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 8, 2025

Podcasts Ryan Morrissey talks with Larry Swedroe author of "Enrich Your Future: Keys to Successful Investing." youtube.com) Peter Lazaroff on the need for professional help in retirement planning. fortunesandfrictions.com) Just because financial plans change, doesn't mean planning is useless.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Why the announced acquisition of RIA custodian TradePMR by retail brokerage firm Robinhood could prove to be a boon for RIAs on TradePMR's platform, who could receive a wave of referrals from Robinhood's massive base of next-generation retail clients How Morningstar is cutting the "Medalist Ratings" of thousands of (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 28, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that younger "DIY" investors are more likely to be interested in working with a human advisor than their older counterparts, suggesting an opportunity for advisors to tap into this demographic (perhaps by setting minimum planning fees that ensure these clients can be served profitably today (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns.

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The deals with Southeast Financial Group, Radiance Private Wealth and Silvertree Retirement Planning are part of the Summit Growth Partners initiative and bring it to 16 strategic investments this year.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2023

Like native-born workers, foreign workers need to think about saving for retirement, planning for their children’s college, managing healthcare costs, and all manner of other financial goals. on a work visa – maintaining enough flexibility to preserve their assets should those plans change.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talks with Jamie Hopkins of Carson Wealth about some common retirement planning questions. ft.com) Who really benefits from 529 plans? nytimes.com) Planning Doug Boneparth, "Cash flow lives at the heart of financial organization." morningstar.com) 20 thing to do before year-end.

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Investing Investments Retirement Planning Banking 245

Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

For high-net-worth individuals, continuously refining your strategy over time is what keeps your plan efficient and aligned with evolving goals. At Zoe Financial, we’ve seen firsthand how proactive planning with a fiduciary advisor helps individuals protect and grow their wealth across generations.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together." ritholtz.com) Investing How to deal with a stock market at or near all-time highs. tonyisola.com) Aging 10 steps to prepare financially for retirement, including 'Design a retirement paycheck.' No More Fights. barrons.com) Don't let bad energy ruin your portfolio.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Valuation Insurance 130

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings.

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Planning Distribution Assets Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2025

In this article, Senior Financial Planning Nerd Sydney Squires draws on research from Morningstar that identifies 11 core motivators that influence how prospects choose their particular advisor. These motivators fall into three categories: emotional, financial, and situational ("other").

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Communication Retirement Planning Clients Financial Services 130

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

citywire.com) The biz Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners made another investment. advisorperspectives.com) Retirement planning models are just uncertainty piled on uncertainty. (kitces.com) Morningstar Why Morningstar ($MORN) is getting out of the RIA software business. riabiz.com) Orion wants those former Morningstar customers.

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Wealth Management Retirement Planning Financial Advice Clients 144

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And because many service offerings have traditionally focused on areas like investments and securities recommendations, there has been little debate about the need to register as an advisor. Thus, Advice, Business, Compensation, and Securities (ABCS) are the key elements in this definition.

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Investing Investments Retirement Planning Financial Advising 246

Abnormal Returns

JULY 1, 2024

Podcasts Amy Arnott and Christine Benz talk with Don Graves and Wade Pfau about the role of home equity in retirement planning. citywire.com) 401(k) State Street ($STT) is launching its 401(k) plan with an annuity option. riabiz.com) Fisher Investments is spinning off its 401(k) business, Fisher Retirement Solutions.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Startup Planning 256

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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Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement 182

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 246

Yardley Wealth Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

Exploring the Benefits of Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. With the complexity of modern financial decisions and the abundance of online resources, you might wonder if speaking with a financial planner is truly worth the investment. The post Is Talking to a Financial Planner Worth It?

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Assets Management Clients Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Assets Management Compliance Retirement Planning 245

Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life. Tobias Financial Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 1, 2023

Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Robin Powell about evidence-based investing. madfientist.com) Retirement Why retirement planning is not easy - uncertainty. awealthofcommonsense.com) Some questions you need to ask yourself about retirement. ritholtz.com) What to do if you have a bad 401(k) plan.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Investing 242

Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Set up separate plans and goals for your business and your personal finances. It helps you plan for future expenses, allocate resources efficiently and stay on track with your financial goals. Identifying these risks early and having a plan to mitigate them can save your business from significant setbacks.

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Financial Planning Planning Retirement Planning Tax Planning 142

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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Financial Planner CFP Retirement Certification 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: How the recent increase in interest rates has made TIPS a more viable option to increase a retired client’s safe withdrawal rate. How advisors can help their clients overcome the cyclical nature of investment knowledge, particularly when FOMO kicks in.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Clients 244

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners"– this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent analysis from Morningstar suggests that the Department of Labor's (DoL's) new Retirement Security Rule (aka Fiduciary Rule 2.0) Read More.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Valuation 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2023

As owners of financial planning firms approach retirement, some may decide to sell to an external buyer, while others may plan for an internal succession. Sometimes, this succession plan can include the owner's child, providing an opportunity to keep the business in the family.

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