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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision. 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.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that RIA custodial platform Altruist announced that it is offering its portfolio accounting software for free to advisors who custody with the firm, offering the opportunity to advisory firms to reduce the costs of their tech stacks (..)

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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

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.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move 'upmarket' and work with wealthier clients by expanding their service menu to include family office services, investment banking, and/or trust (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Also in industry news this week: How an SEC review of a FINRA proposal to facilitate remote work could signal its thinking on the supervision of remote work for financial advisors more broadly. A survey showing how millionaires allocate their assets and the importance they place on the recommendations of their financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that recent surveys indicate that consumers continue to trust human financial advisors more than Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A benchmarking study from Charles Schwab shows that median compensation for financial planners at RIAs is well into the six figures, though actual salaries appear to vary widely The U.S.

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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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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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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

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.

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Clever Girl Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

10 steps to manage a financial windfall Expert tip: Keep living your life normally Factoring in taxes How do you deal with sudden financial windfall? Articles related to being wise with money Manage your large sum of money smartly! Would you save it, invest it, or treat yourself to a handful of nice things?

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Remember, each strategy has its pros and cons so the best way to maximize them is working with a financial planner who’ll help your portfolio reflect the right risk with your financial goals. Let’s jump in. Diversification.

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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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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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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 2, 2023

These professionals also hold expertise in various fields, such as retirement planning, tax management, estate planning, investment management, insurance, debt management, wealth management, and more. Below are the different kinds of financial advisors you may choose from: 1. Need a financial advisor?

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Your portfolio is where you customize your investments to suit your needs. Portfolios are managed by individuals, money managers, or financial planners, and an investor can have multiple portfolios that serve distinct purposes. . This article contains general information that is not suitable for everyone. Fees to Learn.

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 19, 2024

Create a list of things to plan for How to make a financial plan Expert tip: Consider your needs for each life stage Determine the type of financial plan you need Tips on how to frequently review your financial plan What is a financial plan using an example?

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Rostad is the author of articles, papers regulatory comment letters and a frequent contributor to Advisor Perspectives Magazine. He has been cited in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters and industry outlets such as Investment News and Financial Advisor. What is “Good Advice”?

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an advice-only financial planner? The benefits of advice-only financial planners.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Salaske: Yeah, I don’t agree with the CFP Board becoming any type of regulator whatsoever over financial advisors, financial planners, whatever you wanna call us in the advice space. Wright: Well, and to respond to that, if I may. The confusion is with the CFP.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In our debate we will discuss the following questions: The CFP Board harms consumer through its multi-million dollar ad campaigns by suggesting that CFPs are more ethical than non-CFP financial planners and by suggesting that its member standards are higher than those of regulatory agencies. Source: SEC. Source: CFP Board.

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