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Adviser links: a positive experience

Abnormal Returns

ft.com) Creative Planning has closed on its purchase of Goldman Sachs' ($GS) PFM unit. citywire.com) Creative Planning is expanding its reach in the retirement plan space. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. kitces.com) Advisers How the profession of financial planning has changed over time.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

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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42% More Likely to Succeed? Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025!

Dear Mr. Market

Because when it comes to financial planning, you’re ready to write it downand studies show that writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them. Heres your top 10 financial planning checklist for the new year. Track Progress Regularly Financial plans arent set it and forget it.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 27-28)

Nerd's Eye View

The study also identified attributes of "top performing" firms across a range of metrics, finding that they are more likely than other firms to have a clear ideal client persona, client value proposition, and marketing plan.

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Helping Nervous Clients Understand The (True) State Of The Social Security System And What It Means For Their Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

In this environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to add value for their clients not only by giving a clear explanation about the current status of Social Security and the potential legislative changes that could improve its solvency, but also by modeling what (realistic) changes would mean for their clients' financial plans.

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Make your 2024 Taxes Less Taxing by giving yourself a Tax Checkup!

MainStreet Financial Planning

Here are 5 areas to review to determine if you may need to make some adjustments for 2024. Review Tax Withholding: Check your paystubs to assess if adjustments to your W-4 are needed to avoid overpaying or underpaying taxes in 2024. The post Make your 2024 Taxes Less Taxing by giving yourself a Tax Checkup!

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Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns, Risk, and the Case for Both

Darrow Wealth Management

Stocks vs bonds historical returns by calendar year (1997 – 2024) Top takeaways: Between 1997 and 2024, the S&P 500 returned 9.7% Returns shown are based on calendar year returns from 1950 to 2024. Growth of $100,000 is based on annual average total returns from 1950 to 2024. on an average annualized basis.