Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 13, 2025

Other key findings from the survey included a gap between long-term investment return expectations of investors and advisors (12.6% Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey of U.S.

Financial Planner 223

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Tax Planning Clients 223

Calculated Risk

JANUARY 22, 2025

Note: This index is a leading indicator primarily for new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment. The score is derived from a monthly survey of architecture firms that measures the change in the number of services provided to clients. for the month as the share of firms reporting a decline in firm billings increased.

Clients 270

Clients Numbers Investing Investments 270

The Big Picture

APRIL 10, 2025

Here’s Pete’s description: Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them T he GREAT Barry Ritholtz whohas spent his career helping people spot their own investment errors and to learn how to better manage their own financial behaviors.

Investing 130

Investing Investments Startup Wealth Management 130

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Number 8860726. on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients. Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199, registered office 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG.

Wealth Management 255

Wealth Management Management Estate Planning Business Planning 255

The Big Picture

MARCH 24, 2025

investment firm. ” It goes without saying that politics should have no place in any reputable firm’s Research department (see Why Politics and Investing do not mix ). Gross investment includes what government spends on structures, equipment, and software, such as new highways, schools, and computers.

Government 310

Government Investing Investments Economy 310

Wealth Management

MARCH 14, 2024

The platform now includes more than a dozen fee-based alternative strategies, a comparable number of globally diversified passive strategies and five internal SMAs.

Management 290

Management Investing Investments Numbers 290

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

Investing 147

Investing Investments Assets Retail 147

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Senate appears poised to pass legislation that would eliminate the long-established WEP and GPO provisions and increase the Social Security benefits of many state and local workers in the process From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While index funds are often viewed as 'passive' investments, advisors can add value for their (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Certification CFP Education 246

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%

Financial Planner 228

Financial Planner Commission Communication Clients 228

The Big Picture

MAY 1, 2025

I chatted with Jean Chatzky of Your Money Map about HNTI and some general investing concepts. Many, if not most, investing books aim to teach people how TO invest. Your focus is giving readers advice on how NOT to invest. The book is broken down into four categories of things not to do when youre investing.

Retirement 189

Retirement Investing Investments Numbers 189

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Strategy No matter how you spin the numbers, day trading is a losing proposition. morningstar.com) Companies Tupperware ($TUP) has filed for Chapter 11. alchemy.substack.com) 23andMe's ($ME) independent board members have resigned. axios.com) Coffee Coffee prices just keep going up. ft.com) Customized (coffee) drinks are all the rage.

Investing 274

Investing Investments Financial Advising Media 274

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We also talk about how Anjali grew her revenue primarily by not increasing her client headcount (which only rose from 35 to 45 clients over the past 6 years) and instead focused on raising her minimum annual retainer fee from $10,000 to $18,000 per client, why Anjali's current clients and prospects are largely willing to pay this fee given the tailored (..)

Clients 244

Clients Financial Advisor Business Planning Taxes 244

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Asset Allocation Taxes Tax Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.

Financial Planning 235

Financial Planning Sales Planning Retirement 235

Wealth Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Number 8860726. Mariner is seeking to bolster its independent registered investment advisor channel by hiring Rob Sandrew to oversee the division, which includes more than 1,100 advisors and about $40 billion in client assets. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales.

Wealth Management 189

Wealth Management Estate Planning Compliance Management 189

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We are four weeks out from the publication of “ How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth – and how to avoid them.” The result: Bad investment outcomes that should not have occurred. ” Audio, ebook, and hard copies are all scheduled to drop on the same day, March 18, 2025.

Investing 189

Investing Investments Numbers 189

Calculated Risk

MAY 21, 2025

Note: This index is a leading indicator primarily for new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment. The score is derived from a monthly survey of architecture firms that measures the change in the number of services provided to clients. for the month. Click on graph for larger image.

Economy 162

Economy Numbers Economics Investing 162

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 (..)

Financial Planner 239

Financial Planner Financial Advice Education Taxes 239

Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Note: This index is a leading indicator primarily for new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment. The score is derived from a monthly survey of architecture firms that measures the change in the number of services provided to clients. Click on graph for larger image. This was first positive score for multi-family since August 2022.

Investing 281

Investing Investments Numbers Economics 281

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 24, 2025

Nonetheless, given the scale and brand awareness of the wirehouses, and as their own use of fee-based models increases (as opposed to primarily relying on commissions from selling products), competition for clients (and advisors) will likely remain stiff going forward, even amidst the favorable trends for RIAs Also in industry news this week: A recent (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Asset Allocation Clients Commission 246

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2025

stocks has outpaced the rest of the market by so much that the number of companies categorized as “large cap” has shrunk from nearly 500 to only around 150 over the last 15 years Amid fears that U.S. equities underperforming international stocks over the next 10 years Why today’s high U.S.

Financial Planner 237

Financial Planner Taxes Numbers Planning 237

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 9, 2025

(ft.com) The number of family offices is only expected to increase. citywire.com) Fisher Investments is behind the fiduciary.com website. craincurrency.com) M&A Expect more reorganization at firms that have been particularly acquisitive. riabiz.com) RIA acquirers have a more nuanced approach these days.

Financial Advising 167

Financial Advising Wealth Advisor Retirement Numbers 167

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

 At the Money: Stock Picking vs. Value Investing with Jeremy Schwartz, Wisdom Tree. Should value investing be part of that strategy? TRANSCRIPT: Jeremy Schwartz Value Investing Barry Ritholtz : How much you pay for your stocks has a giant impact on how well they perform. What Is value investing?

Investments 296

Investments Investing Valuation Portfolio 296

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 18, 2025

chrishutchins.com) Jill Schlesinger talks with Barry Ritholtz about his new book "How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth - and how to avoid them." cnbc.com) Everyone in life (and investing) is running their own race. optimisticallie.com) How superannuation funds work in Australia.

Retirement 157

Retirement Financial Advice Taxes Numbers 157

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 9, 2025

It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

Clients 200

Clients Financial Planning Risk Tolerance Planning 200

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 (..)

Financial Planner 188

Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 188

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Number 8860726. About the Author Alex Ortolani Senior Reporter, WealthManagement.com Alex Ortolani is a New York-based senior reporter with WealthManagement.com with a focus on deals, moves and trends in the registered investment advisor space. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG.

Wealth Management 179

Wealth Management Engineering Estate Planning Management 179

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2025

Luckily, alongside the increasing popularity of podcasts on a seemingly infinite range of topics, there is a growing ecosystem of podcasts aimed at financial advisors, covering everything from practice management and career development to technical topics, such as investment, tax, and estate planning.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor Financial Advice Financial Planner Estate Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 18, 2025

Which, according to Kitces Research on Advisor Productivity, can lead to higher productivity for advisor teams (but can require an investment in staffing and higher-end planning services to meet their complex planning needs).

Financial Planner 195

Financial Planner Risk Tolerance Estate Planning Clients 195

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 (..)

Financial Planner 189

Financial Planner Clients Financial Advice Numbers 189

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 (..)

Financial Planner 245

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Valuation 245

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 (..)

Financial Planner 162

Financial Planner Communication Commission Clients 162

Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Number 8860726. Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199, registered office 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales.

Wealth Management 179

Wealth Management Management Financial Advisor Business Planning 179

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technology have allowed tools like Holistiplan to go beyond tax returns and scan nearly any kind of document (..)

Estate Planning 243

Estate Planning Planning Communication Clients 243

The Big Picture

APRIL 8, 2023

His next book, “The Corporate Lifecycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications,” will be published in December. He tells his classes “ What makes for a good valuation is you’re either a disciplined storyteller or an imaginative number cruncher.”

Valuation 306

Valuation Insurance Numbers Portfolio Management 306

Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Note: This index is a leading indicator primarily for new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment. The score is derived from a monthly survey of architecture firms that measures the change in the number of services provided to clients. Click on graph for larger image.

Clients 204

Clients Numbers Investing Investments 204

Wealth Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

The alternative investment platform emphasizes its open architecture and sees itself as an enterprise solution for advisors rather than connecting large numbers of asset managers and RIAs.

Numbers 287

Numbers Assets Management Investing 287