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Why Held-Away Asset Management Technology Is Being Scrutinized By State Regulators (And How Advisors Can Compliantly Manage Clients’ 401(k) Assets)

Nerd's Eye View

For advisors who want to advise on clients' 401(k) plan assets but who can't manage them directly, there have generally been 2 options. And yet the fact remains that technology like Pontera may still be preferable to the alternatives that exist for advisors to advise on and manage clients' 401(k) assets (e.g., Read More.

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How to Determine Your Client’s Risk Tolerance

BlueMind

Category: Clients Risk. Determining the client’s risk tolerance is not an exact science and requires you to communicate with your client. What Does The Word “Risk” Mean For Your Clients? For some clients, “risk” maybe something exciting or daring that they enjoy and not something they generally avert from.

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Why Regulators Are Questioning The Use Of Held-Away Asset Management Technology (And What Advisors Can Do About It)

Nerd's Eye View

For advisors who want to advise on clients' 401(k) plan assets but who can't manage them directly, there have generally been 2 options. And yet the fact remains that technology like Pontera may still be preferable to the alternatives that exist for advisors to advise on and manage clients' 401(k) assets (e.g., Read More.

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Personal finance links: peaks and valleys

Abnormal Returns

morningstar.com) On average, people overestimate their risk tolerance. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Five mistakes any investor can make including asset mis-location. (nytimes.com) Investing Are older investors now too exposed to the stock market? morningstar.com) Personal finance There's no shortcut to financial health.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 3-4)

Nerd's Eye View

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 advisory forms working with a younger client base tend to have relatively stronger growth in assets under management and revenue over time.

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How to Determine Your Investment Risk Tolerance Level

WiserAdvisor

It is essential to choose investments that match your risk appetite to avoid unnecessary stress and surprises later. A financial advisor can help you understand your investment risk tolerance. This article will focus on the risks of investing, how they impact you, and what you can do to determine your risk appetite.

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#FASuccess Ep 419: Attracting Clients Who Want To Align Their Investments With Their Values With A Sustainable Investing Approach, With Peter Krull

Nerd's Eye View

Pete is the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors, an RIA based in Asheville, North Carolina, that oversees approximately $200 million in assets under management for 250 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Peter Krull.