Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! There are better options than entering a predatory insurance or wirehouse training program and crossing your fingers (which is an AWFUL idea, by the way). And I wanted to define some key terms first.

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Steve Sanduski

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s been clear for quite some time from industry data and personal experience that net organic revenue growth of RIA firms is quite low when you, by definition, exclude market movement. Charles Schwab just released their 2022 RIA Benchmarking Study and I decided to crunch the numbers and see what the data shows.

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Diamond Consultants

JANUARY 10, 2023

The new year serves as an inflection point—a reminder that it’s always a good time to get your ducks in a row. For some, it’s a time of unbridled hope and optimism—a fresh start and a clean slate. No matter your view, it is an inflection point that offers an opportunity to take stock and reflect. Evaluate your team.

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Diamond Consultants

AUGUST 9, 2022

With so many options to choose from, how does an advisor decide which path to independence to take? With so many options to choose from, how does an advisor narrow down which path to independence to take? With so many options to choose from, how does an advisor narrow down which path to independence to take?

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Given the complexity and magnitude of things necessary for a comfortable retirement, starting planning from a young age is also essential. However, the main drawback to this can be the lack of foresight regarding what and how to plan. However, the main drawback to this can be the lack of foresight regarding what and how to plan.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 5, 2023

He discussed his top tips and tricks for incorporating SEO into your marketing strategy and how to make your website more visible to the A+ clients you’re trying to attract. But the truth is, all advisors need a strong marketing foundation that incorporates your ideal client persona and your value proposition.

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Steve Sanduski

APRIL 22, 2023

One of the beauties of the fee-based asset management model is your revenue tends to grow simply because financial markets rise over time. One of the beauties of the fee-based asset management model is your revenue tends to grow simply because financial markets rise over time. Permeate your purpose.

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eMoney Advisor

MAY 1, 2023

When asked about how they started in the industry, many of the Asian-American financial planners I admire say the same thing: At first, they didn’t even know the profession existed. The term AAPI includes almost 50 ethnic groups from East and Southeast Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands.

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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Managing your finances can sometimes be overwhelming, as most people lack the proper understanding of how the market functions. This may come in the way of your basic savings and investment decisions. The reluctance to create a budget, use formulas and data, and arrive at decisions can impact your present and future finances.

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Midstream Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2020

They’re a smaller firm – with under $50 million in assets under management – and they’re more reticent to do paid advertising as they’ve only ever relied on referrals in the past and have never done much in the way of digital marketing. There are two, in fact, that are certainly worth a closer look.

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

In this write-up, we look at how one can become a financial advisor in India along with the opportunities and challenges in this career. Count out the short-term headwinds and slowdown in the economy, India is often being seen as the next big powerhouse for growth. Brokerage Firms. Wealth Management Firms.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you are just starting your career or are nearing retirement age, understanding Roth 401(k) matching can help you make more informed decisions about your financial future. The primary difference between a traditional and Roth 401(k) is how they are taxed. This reduces your taxable income in the year you contribute.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Kelly Nilsson summed up how to define the fiduciary standard for financial advisors brilliantly. The word “fiduciary” is not a marketing term, not just something you throw out there to virtue signal. It’s about how you behave and the operational standards you follow. Let’s debate it! Let’s talk about it.

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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 29, 2022

For instance, the level of education you get, the quality of healthcare you can afford, and the lifestyle you can adopt all depend on your wealth. Therefore, earning money and saving it for all your future use is significant for all people. What you do with your income is what really contributes to creating wealth.

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Midstream Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Have you ever hired a marketing firm that you really thought understood your business and spent literally thousands of dollars on “the right” marketing campaign, only to walk away with little – if anything – to show for it? Measure the effectiveness of your campaign.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Does the way you are paid dictate how you serve clients? Are clients capable of determining when your fees are too high or should there be some other standard that fees are measured against (e.g. In the absence of a securities account, what value do you provide to your clients? Do RIA firms give away the hard stuff for free?

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 31, 2022

Overall, financial frauds in the country boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic as fraudsters started to use consumer fear and confusion to cheat them of their financial details. In terms of the age group, younger people were targeted more by different fraudsters. Financial frauds are more common than you think. In 2021, over 2.8

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Midstream Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

As someone who has devoted a large part of my life to helping financial services professionals generate leads and empower their marketing strategies, I’m well aware that RIAs in particular are ALWAYS looking for new sources of financial advisor leads. This, of course, is different than trying to generate leads from your own website.

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 30, 2024

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio. She started out as an intern at, at Goldman Sachs. She started out as an intern at, at Goldman Sachs. I’ve been looking forward to this since we started chatting.

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 19, 2022

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. That group provides investment services, education and research to more than a thousand financial advisory firms, representing more than $3 trillion in assets. Tell us a little about your plans coming out of college. How did you end up at Vanguard?

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Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

One of the XYPN petitions asks the SEC to greatly expand on its 2018 proposal to limit what brokers and registered reps are allowed to call themselves if they continue to refuse to register as RIAs and avoid bringing themselves under the fiduciary regulatory structure. Of course, this was never finalized.

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Institute members are planners and planning firms who pledge to adhere to ten practices listed on the organization’s website, who, after attesting, are put on a registry of true fiduciary advisors. I participate in their discussions, though I’m not formally a member. Rostad as the recipient of the 2021 Fiduciary of the Year.

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 29, 2022

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. He is the author of several books, most recently, “The Bogle Effect,” how John Bogle and Vanguard turned Wall Street inside out and saved investors trillions. Time to start.” I have an extra special guest. RITHOLTZ: Always (inaudible) ….

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WiserAdvisor

APRIL 25, 2023

When investing in a 401(k), one of the most important decisions you can make is how often to rebalance your portfolio. Rebalancing involves adjusting the mix of assets in your 401(k) portfolio to maintain a desired level of risk and return. This article will explore how often to rebalance your 401(k).

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

They may provide general guidance on how to manage your investments, such as helping you assess your risk, but they do not implement investment recommendations on the client’s behalf. This interview with Cody Garrett, CFP, of Measure Twice Financial was mind-blowing. What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?”

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Given the sorry state of America’s finances, how are average households going to address income “sustainability” over 3+ decades? Gary Mettler is the “ Annuity Maestro ” and author of “Always Keep Your Hands Up” – The Immediate Annuity Story. Is selling annuities to them the answer? Let’s talk about it. Are commissions bad?

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Zoe Financial

OCTOBER 12, 2023

No matter how you view and use AI, every industry is adapting and implementing it as tools become more widely available. In terms of investments, AI has the potential to create enormous wealth. How many times has the term “artificial intelligence” crossed your mind lately? percentage points annually.

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Zoe Financial

OCTOBER 12, 2023

No matter how you view and use AI, every industry is adapting and implementing it as tools become more widely available. In terms of investments, AI has the potential to create enormous wealth. How many times has the term “artificial intelligence” crossed your mind lately? percentage points annually.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Most people start financial planning with the goal of growing their finances through savings and investments. But financial planning is not limited to increasing your wealth alone. It is also about reducing your cash output. can increase your cash outflow and reduce your savings. Tax planning is essential.

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SEI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Prior to that, he was the firm's chief information officer. Rajiv Bhatia: Historically, margin expansion has proved kind of elusive in this segment since your investment in the SEI wealth platform. Can you speak to how those efforts are progressing? I'm the analyst at Morningstar covering the financial technology space.

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Steve Sanduski

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

David Copeland is a principal and co-founder of Strategic Wealth Partners , an RIA firm with approximately $3.7 I sat down with David at the 2022 CAIS Alternative Investment Summit in Beverly Hills, CA and we discussed his approach to investing and how alternatives play an important role in his clients’ portfolios.

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2019

People aren’t going to just “take your word for it” that you know what you’re talking about. In both of those situations, I tell people the same thing: if you need to build trust going into a call, adding a company video on your homepage is a good way to do it. But not just ANY company video will suffice.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 24, 2022

It can help you save more, invest smartly, and find ways to increase your income sources. Financial planning adds discipline to your routine. It gives your goals a direction and helps you create relevant strategies to achieve them. And, it encourages you to stay on track and not deviate from your chosen path in life.

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Steve Sanduski

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Ben identified 3 key areas that are on his radar: 1) advisory firm growth (or lack thereof), 2) attracting and retaining talent, and 3) managing your business in a future that may have more headwinds than tailwinds. Advisory Firm Growth. Let’s look at each one in some detail. Ben shared a couple.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What is your opinion? What is your opinion? In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. Robert will be on the “for” team.

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The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ ANNOUNCER: This is “Masters in Business” with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio. He is the founder of MarketCounsel, which is one of the leading firms in that space, as well as the Hamburger Law Firm. We retained your firm.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio 00:00:07 [BARRY RITHOLTZ] This week on the podcast. His firm, altimeter Capital, runs over $10 billion. What can I say? Once again? I have an extra special guest.

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