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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent study has found that advisors who gain additional credentials tend to see a boost both in their confidence and in their business metrics, with the CFP certification standing out in terms of value The implications for RIAs of a proposed Treasury Department rule that would subject many firms to certain anti-money-laundering (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 12-13)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A bill that would allow funds in 529 plans to be used for postsecondary credentials, including the CFP certification, is gaining significant bipartisan support in Congress A recent survey identified key topics on which financial advisors and investors have mismatched views, from expected investment returns to how they (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

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 CFP Board announced a series of proposed changes to its certification requirements, including an increase in required Continuing Education (CE) hours for current certificants to 40 hours every two years (up from the current (..)

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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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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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The Case For “Doing Nothing” In Volatile Times

Validea

While investors may feel the urge to take action against the volatility, an article in The New York Times offers the advice to do nothing. Only those with true psychic abilities would have done better in the stock market this year than those who did nothing, the article contends, selling exactly on January 3 rd and buying again on June 16 th.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

A financial advisor can help you understand the five pillars of retirement planning to ensure you stay a step ahead when planning for the later years of your life. This article will discuss the five pillars of retirement planning and why they are a critical component of your retirement plan.