Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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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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

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

AUGUST 2, 2024

market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2024

market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Changes to CFP Board’s procedural rules went into effect September 1 and are intended to make the disciplinary process more efficient for respondents as well as CFP Board staff, and to expand the CFP Board’s ability to pursue more complaints against CFP professionals A NASAA model rule follows in the footsteps (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Also in industry news this week: The SEC settled its first charges related to its new marketing rule with a firm that advertised 2,700% annual returns A survey suggests that older Americans prefer the term "longevity" to "aging", perhaps informing the way advisors discuss related issues with their clients From there, we have several articles on retirement (..)

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey has found that a majority of prospective financial planning clients across all age brackets are open to working with a remote advisor, creating opportunities for advisors to grow their businesses and for clients to find the ‘best’ advisor for their needs, regardless of their location A federal (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Also in industry news this week: How the SEC could target dually registered firms for enforcement of their duties to care for and manage conflicts of interest under Regulation Best Interest and the Investment Advisers Act to send a message to the industry and to clarify its expectations for these "dual-hatted" firms and their advisors Why a shift in (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

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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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Is now a good time to invest? I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market. I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market.

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Advisor Perspectives

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Great articles don’t always get the readership they deserve. We’ve posted the 10 most-widely read investment, planning and practice management articles over the last two days. Below are another 10 that you might have missed, but I believe merit reading.

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Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Most people are well aware that investing is the key to building long-term wealth, yet that doesn’t mean that getting started is easy. In fact, all new investors face a huge learning curve when it comes to figuring out how to invest and where to invest their extra money. So, how do you start investing exactly?

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 30, 2023

With the several investment strategies available to us, choosing one that suits your unique investment objectives can be confusing. A goal-based investing approach is one such strategy. Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand whether a goal-based investing approach is right for you.

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Welcome back to the second part of our investment lexicon series. Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Building on diversification, asset allocation is an investment strategy that builds your portfolio by weighing an adequate amount of risk for your goals.

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Validea

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s not an investment skill that is top of mind for most people, but writing helps investors to piece out their thoughts and weigh the value of their ideas. An article in CFA Institute’s Enterprising Investor details 5 reasons why investors should use writing in their investment process.

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Welcome back to the third part of our investment lexicon series. stock market and its many intricacies, including what it is, ways of tracking it, and strategies to approach investing in it. Today, we’ll explore the ways you can participate in the stock market, namely the creation and management of your investment portfolio.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 3, 2015

Demystifying Sustainable Investing. For many investors, the topic of sustainable investing is a jungle of jargon and vague terms. When you cut through the confusion, though, you find that sustainable investing strategies have matured and improved, and now form the core of an increasing number of investors’ portfolios.

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Validea

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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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Workable Wealth

JUNE 24, 2020

In your quest for financial wellness, you have probably heard countless times the importance of investing as part of a well-rounded financial plan. While this is true, most articles don’t tell you how to invest wisely, what role investments play in your wealth-building journey or even what the Market can tell you. .

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires careful planning. If you are expecting a sudden windfall , develop a plan to allocate the proceeds and reinvest in your future. Are you planning to retire? Put the plan into action.

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Clever Girl Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

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? In this article, we’ll be looking at ten windfall finance tips to help you make the most of that extra cash. Successful investments that gained value suddenly/rapidly.

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Validea

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Ben Carlson, Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth and author of the popular investing blog “A Wealth of Common Sense.” This conversation offers valuable lessons for investors at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Investing can help you grow your net worth and achieve financial goals that may seem unattainable on a salary. How you use this income to invest in the market decides your overall financial standing to a large extent. Most people are not rich due to their salaries but because of their investment returns. How to invest safely.

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The Irrelevant Investor

JANUARY 17, 2021

Articles Skepticism can lead to knee-jerk dismissiveness (By Howard Marks) If you survived March 2020, what’s left to fear? (By

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Alternative Investments the Key to Diversifying Your Portfolio? Explore Types, Benefits and How to Get Started Are you tired of the traditional investment options that seem to be a rollercoaster ride and often offer limited downside protection? If so, it’s time to delve into alternative investments.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Alternative Investments the Key to Diversifying Your Portfolio? Explore Types, Benefits and How to Get Started Are you tired of the traditional investment options that seem to be a rollercoaster ride and often offer limited downside protection? If so, it’s time to delve into alternative investments.

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Clever Girl Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What to do with $50k before you invest it! What is the best investment for $50k? Articles related to what to do with 50k You can create great opportunities by being smart with your $50k! What to do with $50k before you invest it! If you’re lucky enough to have 50k in cash, the obvious move is to invest it.

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WiserAdvisor

JANUARY 3, 2024

But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement. Yet, the path to building a robust investment portfolio for retirement can be an intimidating task. As your investments grow over time, you will not owe any taxes when you withdraw the funds in retirement.

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Nationwide Financial

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Talking to your clients about their children or grandchildren’s college plans as well as their own financial goals can help when deciding what type of 529 plan in which to invest. Plans also vary by state, so location will come into play when choosing between plans. 529 Education Savings Plan.

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