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CFP Board’s Fee Increase For Workforce Development: More Advisors Or Just More Sales Churn?

Nerd's Eye View

Amid estimates that nearly 40% of all financial advisors are likely to retire in the next 10 years, the need for a new generation of advisor talent is clear.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Concerned about the (insufficient) frequency of its examinations of RIAs, an SEC committee has recommended that the regulator allow third parties to conduct these examinations and to request Congressional authorization to charge investment advisers under its purview a ‘user fee’ that would provide steady (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 10-11)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that retirement plan sponsors currently using financial advisors to support their plan are overwhelmingly satisfied with the service they receive, which also leads to improved retirement savings for their employees.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

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Boosting Employees’ Savings and Keeping Talent

James Hendries

Richer matching contributions can help employers gain a competitive edge Employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k) or 403(b) plans, have become an essential part of the benefits package offered by companies to attract and retain employees. Offering a generous employer match for retirement savings plans is one such strategy.

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What’s the ‘Real’ Value of a Financial Advisor’s Business?

Diamond Consultants

Those are some eye-popping numbers. And certainly, there are plenty of firms out there that have identified the right combination of exceptional client service, smart recruiting and strategic growth initiatives—making them attractive acquisition targets. National RIA firm Beacon Pointe partnered with KKR at an over $1B valuation.

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Avoiding the Succession Cliff: Potential Paths for Soon-to-Retire Advisors

Diamond Consultants

In their recent study, The Impending Succession Cliff , Cerulli reported that more than one-third of advisors are expected to retire within 10 years, setting up the transition of nearly 40% of assets. Succession planning has become one of the hottest topics in the industry and a leading driver of advisor movement.