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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 7-8)

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 survey found that clients across several countries who work with a CFP professional have better outcomes on a range of measures compared to those working with other advisors or no advisor at all, suggesting that the (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 11-12)

Nerd's Eye View

Among others, one notable item that could be reviewed is the current certification requirement that a candidate must have attained at least a bachelor’s degree, which some observers have suggested limits the pool of potential CFP professionals at a time of high demand for advisor talent.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 29-30) 2023

Nerd's Eye View

House of Representatives committee this week approved legislation that would expand the pool of individuals who would qualify as accredited investors able to access certain private offerings Proposed bipartisan legislation would allow individuals to use funds in 529 plans for expenses associated with acquiring or maintaining postsecondary credentials, (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Top Democratic Senators are urging the Treasury Department to crack down on a range of estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, including GRATs and IDGTs Amid fallout from recent bank failures, both Republicans and Democrats are considering whether current FDIC insurance limits should be increased (..)

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How Long to Keep Important Financial Records

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Keep the following documents for seven or more years: Income tax returns (federal and state) W-2s and 1099s Medical bills Contracts Receipts for tax-deductible items Mileage records Canceled checks Real estate tax forms Credit cards statements that contain purchases used as tax deductions Retirement plan contributions.

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Provide Clients with Financial Peace of Mind: Pursue a Certified Financial Planner® Certification

International College of Financial Planning

Building Relationships: Beyond the numbers and charts, their profession’s heart is the bond they share with their clients. Passion for Numbers If the allure of spreadsheets, the precision of calculations, and the thrill of tracking investments resonate with you, then the path of a financial advisor beckons.