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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 14-15)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6)

Nerd's Eye View

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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What’s The Best Thing To Do With Inherited Money?

Darrow Wealth Management

Depending on your financial situation and the type of asset you inherit, your options may differ. Inheriting money or taxable investment accounts has some big benefits. Further, many beneficiaries are eligible for a step-up in basis on eligible assets. What to do with an inheritance. Shoring up college funds. What not to do?

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Do You Still Need A Financial Advisor After You Retire?

WiserAdvisor

They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. They can also help you optimize your savings and investment plans, ensuring that you maximize your earning potential while minimizing risks. But their support does not end there.

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How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401(k)?

Darrow Wealth Management

Rebalancing your 401(k) and investment portfolio is an important part of a successful investment strategy. Your asset allocation is the percentage of your portfolio that you distribute between different asset classes, like stocks and bonds. There are a couple main reasons to rebalance your investment portfolio.

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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

According to a Fidelity study, 45 percent of younger investors are more inclined to consolidate their assets with one advisor as opposed to spreading assets across multiple advisors. Starting Out clients are typically focused on beginning to build wealth.