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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Why the Federal government is proposing new rules targeting the use of donor-advised funds that could impact financial advisors who work closely with them A recent report indicates that while financial advisory firms prioritize their client experience, they often make such decisions without consulting their clients (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 12-13)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

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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What Are I-Bonds? Plus Creative Ways To Include Them In Your Investment Plan

Gen Y Planning

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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Sunday links: fast pivots

Abnormal Returns

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.