Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 22–23)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 21, 2025
of advisor compensation, while commission-based revenues have declined to 23% of an average advisor's revenue.
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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 21, 2025
of advisor compensation, while commission-based revenues have declined to 23% of an average advisor's revenue.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 24, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that while overall financial advisor headcount remains relatively flat, the RIA channel continues to gain share in terms of both headcount (as brokers break away to start their own independent firms and aspiring advisors seek (..)
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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 14, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce suggested in a recent interview that she would like to see the SEC give advisors more leeway to provide customized solutions to clients (rather than feeling (..)
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The Federal Trade Commission released a final rule that would ban most non-compete agreements, which could lead to an increasing number of non-solicit agreements (and, potentially, lawsuits regarding their enforcement) between financial planning firms and their advisors The Securities and Exchange Commission issued (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 30, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 16, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a total of 26 broker-dealers, investment advisers, and dually-registered firms agreed to pay combined civil penalties of almost $400 million for failing to maintain (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 12, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission this week authorized 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could provide financial advisors and their clients with a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency without (..)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
From there, we have several articles on insurance and investment planning: Why the chair of the Senate Finance Committee has taken an interest in the private placement life insurance market. A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the state's fiduciary rule for broker-dealers can stand, potentially opening the door for other states to impose similar standards that exceed the requirements of the Securities (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 6, 2023
From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: Why an individual’s portfolio of relationships could be just as important as their investment portfolio when it comes to happiness in retirement. How planning specializations can help firms and their advisors stand out from the pack.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 5, 2022
From there, we have several articles on advisor content marketing: How advisors can generate topic ideas for content to engage their target audience. We wrap up with three final articles, all about the advisor regulatory landscape: Why better regulation of the insurance industry could make life easier for financial advisors.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 10, 2024
billion (thanks to expected reductions in commissions and the embedded costs in these annuities). could save retirement plan participants $55 billion over the next 10 years (due to an expectation of more low-cost fees being offered in plans) and those rolling over workplace plans into IRAs to purchase annuities another $32.5
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 23, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A Federal judge struck down the Federal Trade Commission's ban on non-compete agreements before it could go into effect, though potential appeals mean the battle over the regulation might not be over A U.S.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 16, 2022
From there, we have several articles on practice management: Why it is important for advisors charging on a fee-for-service basis to regularly reassess their pricing, and best practices for letting current clients know about a fee increase. How firms can best leverage their internal data to improve the number of client referrals they receive.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 5, 2024
Supreme Court decision shifting authority to interpret laws passed by Congress from Federal agencies to the judicial system could have significant impacts on regulation of the financial advice industry, including the potential for additional legal challenges to regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Labor (DoL), (..)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 22, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that advisors who best understand their prospects' and clients' unique needs and communicate their value and fees clearly could be best positioned to win and retain clients Why a dearth of advisor talent could spur additional M&A activity and 'poaching', and what firms can do to attract (..)
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A recent study finds that having a defined marketing strategy is a linchpin of marketing success, as advisors with a defined strategy were more likely to have seen an increase in inbound leads during the past 12 months and have more confidence in meeting their practice goals during the coming year than those without (..)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Also in industry news this week: As brokerage firms have faced a wave of lawsuits regarding the low interest rates paid on cash sweep accounts, some legal experts believe that RIAs could also be targeted for legal action if they allow clients' uninvested cash to sit in a cash sweep account rather than investing it or moving it to a higher-yielding (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 12, 2024
Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)
Calculated Risk
JANUARY 3, 2024
Note: RI is mostly investment in new single-family structures, multifamily structures, home improvement and commissions on existing home sales. There is much more in the article. Through November, starts were down 9.9% year-to-date compared to the same period in 2021. New home sales were up 3.9% year-to-date through November.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 29, 2024
State-owned fuel retailers on Tuesday hiked the commission they pay to petrol pump dealers but there will be no change in retail petrol and diesel prices. Current Dealer Commission At present, dealers are paid Rs 1,868.14 per kilolitre, plus 0.875 percent of produce billable price as commission on petrol. per kg, plus 0.28
Inside Information
JULY 25, 2024
Wirehouse teams that leave to join broker-dealers get their own article. Of course, over the years, there have also been fewer relevant articles; my Media Reviews service started decades ago as a way to synthesize all the published information that advisors were too busy to read on their own.
Calculated Risk
JANUARY 3, 2023
Note: RI is mostly investment in new single-family structures, multifamily structures, home improvement and commissions on existing home sales. There is much more in the article. New home sales were down 15.2% year-to-date through November. How much will RI change in 2023? How about housing starts and new home sales in 2023?
Tobias Financial
MARCH 16, 2025
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MainStreet Financial Planning
MARCH 7, 2025
If youre searching for a fiduciary financial planner, flat-fee financial planning, or the best alternative to AUM-based advisors, this article will help you decide which model is right for you. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.
Trade Brains
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In this article, we will look at the Archean Chemical Industries IPO Review 2022 and analyze its strengths and weaknesses. According to the Company Commissioned F&S Report, total FDI inflow in the chemicals (other than fertilizers) sector in India reached US$17.77 It is looking to raise Rs 1,462.31 Crores will be an offer for sale.
Trade Brains
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
About the company Winsol Engineers Limited is into procurement, integrated engineering, commissioning services, and construction. Dailyraven Technologies or the author are not liable for any losses caused as a result of the decision based on this article. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) hold 0.74 The company was founded in 2015.
Trade Brains
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Also read… Will Petrol prices come down across India after OMCs hike in dealer commission? Dailyraven Technologies or the author are not liable for any losses caused as a result of the decision based on this article. Investors must therefore exercise due caution while investing or trading in stocks.
Tobias Financial
MARCH 11, 2025
SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.
Good Financial Cents
JULY 21, 2022
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Trade Brains
JUNE 24, 2023
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Random Roger's Retirement Planning
JUNE 7, 2024
A bunch of quick hits from this weekends Barron's as the articles come out today. It was an odd framing but not the reason to mention the article. The second article to look at was about investing in sports collectibles which is coincidental to yesterday's joke about a Rickey Henderson rookie card.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
First are two articles about people's reluctance to start to spend down their retirement savings from Kitces and Morningstar , it is a difficult psychological pivot to go from accumulating to decumulating. The Kitces article had a point that I'd never thought of before but that resonated. This makes sense to me. That might be close.
Trade Brains
DECEMBER 4, 2023
In this article, we will conduct a fundamental analysis of Gujarat Pipavav Port and look at how well it’s doing and where it’s headed in the future. The article concludes with a highlight of future plans and a summary. The company has commissioned an additional warehouse of f 10,000 sq.
eMoney Advisor
MAY 1, 2023
Learn more about Cheng and how culture and empathy inform her approach in the article, Helping Couples Manage Money in Marriage. See more about his successful approach to doing business in this Barron’s article. She’s set to serve alongside Yung on the CFP Board’s new Competency Standards Commission.
Good Financial Cents
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Where to Get Started: Many online brokers offer real-time fractional share investing without charging commissions. If you need a refresher on dividends, check out this article on how to invest and make money on dividends. Commission-free investing Allows fractional shares in stocks, ETFs Small minimum investment: $100. #4:
MainStreet Financial Planning
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Importantly, we do not accept sales commissions or any compensation beyond what is directly agreed upon with our clients. I say this with the most humility one can communicate in a brief article that our entire team at MainStreet loves what we do, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
BlueMind
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Deciding to chase after bigger commissions and targeting high net worth clients, he begins his own firm selling penny and IPO stocks. Although a work of fiction, this movie is based on very realistic “pump and dump” schemes carried out by advisors who love selling hard and earning high commissions. Boiler Room (2000).
Trade Brains
DECEMBER 24, 2023
In the article about best penny stocks under Rs 5, we will learn the basics of each Company like when it was founded and what industry it currently operates in. The Company has 3 commissioned manufacturing units. The Company earns 36.52% of its revenue from Fees & Commission charged in the form of brokerage. Cr in FY23.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In this article, we will look at Organic Recycling Systems IPO Review 2023 and analyze its strengths, weaknesses, financials and GMP. The company’s Business verticals include The Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) model, the Engineering Procurement and Commissioning (EPC) model and the Supply of Key Equipment. Keep reading to find out!
Trade Brains
AUGUST 11, 2023
In this article, we will look at some best penny stocks with high net profit margins which you can add to your watchlist. A list at the end of this article compiles more such stocks. Along these lines, it has commissioned two facilities for the expansion of its operations. The content in this article is not investment advice.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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