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Five “Self-Persuasion” Questions To Connect With Prospects Who Say They’re Interested… But Aren’t Moving Forward

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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."). However, not all prospects have immediate financial concerns. However, not all prospects have immediate financial concerns. Read More.

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Gathering Feedback That Counts: Crafting Client Surveys To Offer Services That Matter Most

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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.

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#FASuccess Ep 432: Crafting “Input Deliverables” That Show Financial Planning Value To Clients Without Creating Busy-Work, With Seth Scott

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We also talk about Seth's journey to financial planning as a career changer (after finding that previous jobs in urban planning and real estate either took too much time away from his family or weren't compatible with his values), how Seth's connection with a family friend eventually led him to assume the books of business of three retiring advisors (..)

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Quantifying (More Accurately) The Real Impact Of A Financial Advisor’s Costs On Their Clients’ Nest Eggs

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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. So too does the impact of the infamous daily latte.

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When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status

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Notably, while many financial coaches satisfy the majority of these requirements – they are in the business of offering advice to clients and are compensated as such – they often steer clear of making specific securities recommendations, focusing instead on areas like budgeting, debt management, savings, and retirement planning.

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Offering Tax Preparation As A Solo Advisor: How To Attain Designations And Create A Schedule By Next Tax Season

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Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g.,

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Drafting RIA Advisory Agreements: Best Practices And Essential Elements To Include

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a single person, a couple, a business, or a retirement plan) and the date on which the agreement will become effective. To start, the agreement should contain basic information about the adviser-client relationship, including who the client is (e.g.,