Business Planning Clients Compliance 
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2023
One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. Creating a compliance calendar for a solo RIA can help to systematize and manage compliance tasks, requirements and deadlines.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2023
One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 5, 2024
As their practices grow and they start to serve more clients, though, advicers invariably reach a point where they simply don't have the time to do everything on their own and need to decide whether to make their first hire (or not!). From there, the next decision will be whether the new hire should be an employee or independent contractor.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 17, 2024
After advisors do all of the work of bringing on a new client (Marketing! Compliance!), This can result in fewer referrals and even the loss of the client, who might eventually opt to move their accounts to another (more appealing) advisory firm. Prospecting! Onboarding!
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).
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 31, 2024
Even firms with robust compliance programs that do a good job following their required policies and procedures can struggle with examinations if they don't have the information that examiners will ask for readily available.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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.
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