Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a study from Cerulli Associates indicates a lack of fee transparency represents a significant hurdle for many investors when considering working with a financial advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey sponsored by CFP Board demonstrates the upsides of a career in financial planning, from a median salary of nearly $200,000 to flexible work schedules and a strong sense of purpose among advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli Associates and Osaic found that at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking comprehensive planning relationships with their financial advisors, many advisors appear to be overestimating the comprehensiveness (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples' lives (while they've also gotten (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that AdvisorTech giant Envestnet has announced a partnership with New Zealand-based FNZ that will allow Envestnet to offer custodial services to advisors beginning in the second half of 2023.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 14, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that on the heels of introducing its own self-clearing platform and acquiring fellow RIA custodian Shareholder Services Group, Altruist announced that it raised $112 million in a series D funding round, bringing its total funding (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 19, 2023

And amid this backdrop, several AdvisorTech tools have added AI capabilities that could further streamline advisory firms’ middle- and back-office tasks and processes.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 18, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that consumers are increasingly likely to spread their portfolios across a range of asset managers, and that this trend is particularly pronounced amongst more affluent clients (e.g.,

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks. The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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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 (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that surveyed advisory firms that raised their fees in the last year saw almost identical 97% client retention rates as firms that lowered their fees (with the firms raising their fees bringing (..)

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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. ” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2

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International College of Financial Planning

MAY 6, 2022

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a professional designation awarded to individuals who have completed a rigorous course of study and passed a comprehensive exam. The CFP designation is recognized worldwide and marks excellence in the financial planning industry. CFP enables you to save big by learning better.

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International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 20, 2022

If you are a student looking to make a career in finance, becoming a financial planner is a great place to start. Financial planning is a rewarding, stable career that can give you the opportunity to help people make the most of their money. Financial planning is an ongoing process, and it is essential to stay on top of it.

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eMoney Advisor

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’ve resolved to add more meaning to your work in 2023 using your skills as a financial planner, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered seven unique volunteer opportunities for financial professionals, including pro bono financial planning. Foundation for Financial Planning.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As an individual or business owner, you have a unique set of circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance that are each necessary to consider when creating a successful financial plan. This is where a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can step in. What is a Certified Financial Planner?

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. What is a financial paraplanner? There is unmet demand for financial paraplanners.

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Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Advisors who have knowledge of tax laws alongside financial planning can help avoid potential pitfalls, improve tax efficiency, and ensure each decision aligns with long-term objectives. Our CEO, Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP, CDS is an example of how this combination of skills can benefit clients.

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Tobias Financial

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We are excited to share that our Wealth Advisor, Franklin Gay, CFP®, EA , has been recently featured in a National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Advisor article. To read the full article, click here. We are incredibly proud of Franklin’s accomplishments and his dedication to our firm’s mission.

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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the ever-changing finance sector, the significance of a financial advisor cannot be overstated. As financial markets grow more intricate and client needs to diversify, particularly in India, the focus on a financial advisor’s qualifications have intensified.

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Tobias Financial

AUGUST 9, 2023

In a recent MarketWatch article, our CEO Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CDS® offered her insights on whether or not you should hire a financial advisor and how to find the right advisor for your needs. Are you new to investing and feeling overwhelmed by all the jargon? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

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The Irrelevant Investor

JULY 30, 2019

Jason Zweig and Andrea Fuller pulled no punches yesterday in their piece, Looking for a Financial Planner? The TL:DR is that the company behind the CFP certification, a designation that ought to signal trust and competence to consumers, has let some people with a checkered history use their letters.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

The importance of getting women into financial planning feels like it should go without saying. And in our research for this article, we were happy to learn that we are trending in the right direction. Once women achieve their CFP® certification, the rate of relinquishment is extremely low.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 2, 2024

So far, I have worked with more than 150 families, been quoted in dozens of articles, appeared on many podcasts and spoke to several groups about improving their finances. In 2023, I was also honored to receive D Magazine’s Best Financial Planners in Dallas award for the ninth year in a row. Here’s to the next ten years!

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Tobias Financial

OCTOBER 13, 2024

We are excited to announce that our Wealth Advisor, Franklin Gay , CFP®, EA, will be a keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Financial Planning Association (FPA) Miami Symposium! Franklin will share his knowledge during the “Practical Applications Working with Allied Professionals” panel.

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Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

If you’re as old as Methuselah, like I am, you might remember a pivotal moment in the evolution of the planning profession, when Forbes magazine noticed that brokers, life insurance and tax shelter salespeople were starting to call themselves ‘financial planners.’ But not as a financial planner.). Pandemonium!

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Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

Are financial advisors the same as investment advisors? How a financial planner is different from a financial advisor Is it okay not to have a financial advisor? Is it better to have a financial advisor or do it yourself? Do you need a financial advisor if you don’t have a lot of money?

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