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
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
AUGUST 5, 2022
Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that a significant number of brokers who are disciplined by FINRA are engaging in ‘regulatory arbitrage’ by moving to state-regulated insurance companies, making it more difficult for consumers to learn about their past infractions.
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 (..)
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
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 (..)
Good Financial Cents
JULY 21, 2022
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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.
eMoney Advisor
MAY 1, 2023
1,2 Despite the small numbers, AAPI professionals remain the largest ethnic minority within the financial planning profession. Learn more about Cheng and how culture and empathy inform her approach in the article, Helping Couples Manage Money in Marriage. percent of the American population.
Harness Wealth
JANUARY 29, 2025
As effective as tax-loss harvesting can be, there are a number of important details that investors need to be aware of in order to implement the strategy successfully while following regulations. This article should not be considered tax or legal advice and is provided for informational purposes only.
Good Financial Cents
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Unfortunately, the sheer number of investment options to choose from can be overwhelming and downright confusing. 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.
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!
Norman Marks
AUGUST 24, 2023
A number of articles have been written (especially by the accounting firms and a few law firms) about the new SEC rules, but it is always useful to read what the SEC actually said. The press release says: The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rules […] You can find the link in their press release.
Good Financial Cents
JUNE 11, 2023
Mint does a fantastic job of giving you numbers, but falls short on providing any financial insight. They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. And, that’s it. There are no additional fees.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In this article, we are going to do a fundamental analysis of HDFC Life Insurance Company, with the hope that we simplify it for you. The number of senior citizens as a percentage of the total population has been increasing. apiece at the time of writing this article. Commission Expense ratio. years in 2060. In Closing.
Investing Caffeine
MARCH 25, 2025
Finished her PhD at The London School of Medicine (Barts) Practiced law at the Covington & Burling law firm representing the television broadcasting industry before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The severity of the organ shortage problem is clear-cut if you examine the numbers.
Good Financial Cents
JANUARY 4, 2023
million jobs in 2021 , according to a study commissioned by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit). In this article, I’ll share the best-paying jobs in real estate investment trusts and related information you’ll want to know to make an informed decision about your career.
WiserAdvisor
AUGUST 18, 2023
In this article, we will discuss the different types of financial advisor fees and compare costs and services offered to find an advisor who aligns with your budget and financial goals. When you purchase any of these assets, the financial advisor receives a commission from the sponsoring company, which helps them earn money.
James Hendries
JANUARY 29, 2023
But another common type of identity theft involves the use of someone’s Social Security number to unlawfully intercept their income tax refund. One of the keys to preventing this fraud is minimizing the number of people who have access to your SSN. This article was prepared by WriterAccess.
Good Financial Cents
JANUARY 10, 2023
” With its easy-to-use interface and commission free trades, Robinhood has become one of the most popular stock trading apps in recent years. In this article we’ll take a look at what makes Robinhood safe and explore the risks associated with using the app. Commission-free trading on certain stocks and ETFs.
Good Financial Cents
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Robinhood offers commission-free trading of individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and even cryptocurrencies. You can trade individual stocks, ETFs, and even options, commission free. And like a growing number of investment apps, Webull also accommodates trading in cryptocurrencies. Government Aid.
ClearMoney
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies (now numbering in the thousands) are the subject of much debate and fascination. After a limited number of password attempts, a user can permanently lose access. UNITED STATES: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Trade Brains
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Articles related to an income that is irregular You can budget successfully on an irregular income ! Similarly, if you have a sales job where you earn a commission, it can be hard to determine what your actual income will look like at the end of each month. Then you can use those numbers in your baseline budget for the current month.
The Irrelevant Investor
AUGUST 17, 2015
From Sebastian Mallaby's More Money Than God : "Between the close of 1968 and September 30, 1970, the 28 largest hedge funds lost two third of their capital, Their claim to be hedged turned out to be a bald faced lie; they had racked up hot performance numbers by borrowing hard and riding the bull market. Manager has a winning streak.
Clever Girl Finance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Articles related to the best investing websites Pick the best investing website for you and get started! In this article, we’ll focus more on the best websites that make it simple to start investing and then grow your financial knowledge. Expert tip: You can use more than one investing website! How can I invest $1,000 right now?
Clever Girl Finance
AUGUST 30, 2023
Articles related to buying a business Discovering how to buy a laundromat could bring you financial success! Although the broker will take a commission on the sale price, they can also help you find a deal in the first place. Can I buy a laundromat with no money? How is a laundromat valued? Is buying a laundromat a good investment?
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 1, 2023
In this article, we going to look at 5 Best Defence Stocks With High FII Holdings. Over the years, the company has developed long-term relationships as an integrated partner with a number of marquee customers, including Honeywell International Inc, Thales Global Services S.A.S, One such sector is defence stocks.
Trade Brains
APRIL 3, 2023
In this article, we’ll answer these and other questions by conducting a fundamental analysis of SRF. A highlight of the future plans and a summary conclude the article at the end. It is expected to be commissioned in 20 months. So what makes a giant like SRF deliver such blockbuster returns? Company Overview SRF Ltd.
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