Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2025

Financial advisors often engage with a variety of prospects, each with unique needs and motivations. Some prospects approach an advisor with an immediate 'problem to be solved', such as a fast-approaching retirement date. I help clients in retirement by doing X, Y, and Z.").

Financial Advice 239

Financial Advice Financial Planning Retirement Clients 239

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consulting with over 15,000 clients on student loan debt). Welcome, everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Travis Hornsby.

Consulting 243

Consulting Clients Financial Planning Compensation Planning 243

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While state and Federal regulations clearly outline recordkeeping requirements for areas like financials, advertisements, and trading records, there is a notable gap when it comes to documenting the delivery of services – especially financial planning services – necessary to justify the fees charged for those services.

Financial Planning 246

Financial Planning Planning Compliance Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 10, 2025

These services may range from 'standard' offerings like retirement planning to less traditional areas like credit card consulting. Financial advicers often market their comprehensive financial services as a way to differentiate themselves from other advisory firms and to stand out in the broader landscape of financial advice.

Clients 246

Clients Financial Advice Retirement Planning Financial Services 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 416th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Fran Toler. Fran is the CEO of Toler Financial Group, an RIA based in Silver Spring, Maryland, that oversees nearly $200 million in assets under management for 280 client households.

Compliance 245

Compliance Financial Advisor Financial Advice Clients 245

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For many financial advisory firms, ownership has traditionally been tied to equity, where advisors take on financial risk in exchange for legal ownership and a share of the firm's success.

Investing 237

Investing Investments Distribution Accounting 237

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Estate Planning 243

Estate Planning Planning Communication Taxes 243

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The core question in the prospecting process is often one of mutual fit – balancing personality compatibility with the advisor's value proposition versus the problem to be solved.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Clients Sales Business Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.

Financial Planning 235

Financial Planning Sales Planning Retirement 235

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 7, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 419th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Peter Krull. 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.

Investing 240

Investing Investments Clients Risk Tolerance 240

Mish Talk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Order backlogs, prices and now lead times are declining rapidly, which should bring buyers and sellers back to the table to refill order books based on 2023 business plans.” Managing head counts and total supply chain inventories remain primary goals. Key Details “The November Manufacturing PMI ® registered 49 percent, 1.2

Manufacturing 222

Manufacturing Business Planning Management Economy 222

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To sustain firm growth, financial advisors often face a dilemma: to focus on what originally drew them to the profession – like financial planning – they often must first do an extensive amount of business development.

Marketing 246

Marketing Marketing Communication Engineering 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 9, 2025

It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

Clients 201

Clients Financial Planning Risk Tolerance Planning 201

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When a financial planning firm is hiring a new employee, it naturally wants to find the best candidate to fill the role.

Advertising 246

Advertising CFP Financial Advisor Financial Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 423rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Cristina Livadary.

Financial Advisor 229

Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning Planning 229

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Early in a firm's life cycle, a founder might take on nearly any client (and their fees) just to generate enough revenue to 'keep the lights on'. However, as the firm grows, some of those early clients may no longer be profitable to serve – especially if they generate lower fees than newly onboarded clients.

Clients 212

Clients Communication Numbers Management 212

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 21, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 421st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Daniel Friedman. Daniel is the CEO of WMGNA, a hybrid advisory firm based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $270 million in assets under management for 200 client households.

Taxes 209

Taxes Tax Planning Financial Advisor Compensation Planning 209

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Startup 188

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Portfolio Management 188

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 4, 2025

Sten is the owner of Legacy Investment Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, that oversees $220 million in assets under management for 90 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 427th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sten Morgan.

Financial Advisor 201

Financial Advisor Recruitment Investment Planning Planning 201

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2025

Welcome to the March 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Estate Planning 174

Estate Planning Portfolio Management Communication Planning 174

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When a client first begins working with an advisor, the relationship is often marked with a flurry of onboarding tasks, immediate issues to resolve, and long-term planning goals to establish. However, this heightened activity often settles into a familiar routine over time.

Clients 174

Clients Financial Planning Planning Management 174

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 17, 2025

With each passing decade, not only does technology evolve at an ever more dramatic pace, but each new wave comes faster than the last.

Financial Advisor 148

Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning Professional Services 148

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 28, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 422nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Kay Lynn Mayhue. Kay Lynn is the President of Merit Financial Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, that oversees approximately $13 billion in assets under management for 26,000 client households.

Financial Advisor 148

Financial Advisor Clients Management Valuation 148

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2025

Seth is the founder of Heartwood Financial Planning, an advisory firm affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation that is based in Fresno, California, and oversees approximately $100 million in assets under management for 850 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 432nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast!

Financial Planning 130

Financial Planning Clients Planning Financial Advisor 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 425th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sebastian Guerra. Sebastian is the President of Guerra Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Miami, Florida, with nearly $15M of revenue and almost 60 team members, supporting over 1,700 client households.

Financial Planning 148

Financial Planning Clients Planning Wealth Advisor 148

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

David is the President of Succession Resource Group, an advisory consulting and valuation business based in Portland, Oregon that serves independent financial advisors with RIAs and broker-dealers. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 424th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is David Grau, Jr.

Planning 163

Planning Valuation Financial Advisor Sales 163

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 25, 2025

AJ is the co-founder of Brooklyn Fi, an RIA based in Brooklyn, New York but operating as a fully remote business, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for more than 400 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 430th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is AJ Ayers.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Clients Recruitment Certification 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2025

Almost anyone who has onboarded new employees will attest to the inherent balancing act it requires.

Planning 130

Planning Clients Financial Planning Communication 130

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Clients 130

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

Clients 130

Clients Planning Financial Planner Financial Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Welcome to the February 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Insurance 130

Insurance Financial Advisor Taxes Tax Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 11, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 428th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Lorie Jones.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Certification Wealth Advisor Clients 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 18, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 429th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ali Nasser.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning Taxes 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While the financial advice industry has transformed in many ways over the past several decades, one aspect that has remained relatively constant is the use of the Assets Under Management (AUM) fee model as a common way for many advisors to get paid.

Clients 246

Clients Financial Advice Financial Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Nonetheless, after a year or 2 in business, some firm owners will find that their plate is becoming full and their available time is shrinking as they balance servicing current clients with marketing for new ones and also possibly managing staff.

Fee Only 246

Fee Only Clients Planning Management 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 20, 2024

Ongoing research into how advicers can structure their practices to be better and more successful has consistently highlighted the benefits of choosing to serve a specific niche.

Clients 246

Clients Education Marketing Marketing 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 15, 2024

On April 25, 2024, the Department of Labor (DoL) issued the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (the "Final Rule"), which imposes an ERISA fiduciary standard "that applies uniformly to all investments that retirement investors may make with respect to their retirement accounts ".

Retirement 246

Retirement Commission Banking Financial Advising 246