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CFP Retirement Retirement Planning 
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller this week announced his plans to retire and step down from his position at the end of April next year.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 10, 2025
Advisortech The CFP Board has released guidelines for using AI. kitces.com) Estate planning Estate plans are a big lift for everyone, including advisers themselves. kindnessfp.com) Why clients need to organize their digital assets for estate planning purposes. flowfp.com) Stop using this phrase in retirement planning.
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Carson Wealth
MARCH 7, 2024
By Jake Anderson, CFP ® , Wealth Planner When helping clients begin retirement planning, the same questions often arise: What should my retirement plan look like? Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, and risk tolerance will give a unique signature to your retirement plan.
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 16, 2024
morningstar.com) How sensitive are retirement planning models to capital market assumptions? advisorperspectives.com) The number of people taking the CFP exam is at a record high. (riabiz.com) What Vanguard and Robinhood ($HOOD) have in common. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 24, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization. Read More.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Also in industry news this week: While the FPA is going full steam ahead on its federal and state lobbying efforts to regulate the title “financial planner”, CFP Board is more focused on increasing recognition of the CFP marks.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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 (..)
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 19, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced that it has crossed the milestone of 100,000 CFP professionals in the United States, and despite having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, just set a record high in the number of advisors sitting (..)
NAIFA Advisor Today
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Mike McGlothlin , CFP, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, NSSA, Executive Vice President, Retirement, at Ash Brokerage , is the 2024 recipient of the Kenneth Black Jr. Leadership Award. McGlothlin manages a staff of more than 65 employees and has maintained a 90% retention rate.
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Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 6, 2023
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 (..)
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a CFP Board ad campaign promoting a career in financial planning to high school and college students sparked an uproar in the planning community, as some advisors questioned whether the messages being sent in the ads – (..)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 25, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 28, 2023
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, (..)
Carson Wealth
AUGUST 25, 2022
How much do I need for retirement?” Your financial needs in retirement can depend on dozens of factors – some known and some unknown. One or two million dollars may seem like a lot of money to have set aside for retirement. A Retirement Reality Check. The concept of retirement continues to evolve with the world around us.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 14, 2023
The company said the bulk of the funds will go toward research and platform development as it attempts the challenging task of getting more mid-sized RIAs to move over to Altruist from their current custodian.
Darrow Wealth Management
APRIL 15, 2024
It goes by many different names: semi-retirement, partial or phased retirement, second career, and so on. But typically, it means the same thing: working in some capacity after retiring early. As more workers consider the growing appeal of semi-retirement, some ask — is working part-time in retirement a good idea?
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Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko.
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Nerd's Eye View
MAY 6, 2024
This month's edition kicks off with the news that self-directed retirement planning software provider NewRetirement has raised a $20M Series A round as the company demonstrates that its DIY tools really do turn a subset of consumers into bona fide prospects for financial advisors.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 6, 2023
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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Tobias Financial
APRIL 1, 2025
We are excited to welcome Francheska Ruiz, CFP and Chad Williamson, CFP to our team as Wealth Advisors. Francheska brings a personalized, forward-thinking approach to financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
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Your Richest Life
JUNE 14, 2024
But even the best paid physicians need to plan carefully for their retirement, and make sure they’re truly putting away enough to be comfortable in their golden years. Here are some ways to assess your own savings, and retire without financial strain: How much should you save? How many years do you have until you hit retirement?
Your Richest Life
APRIL 15, 2024
Do you have a plan in place for your retirement? For many people, the extent of their retirement planning includes signing up for the plan at work – which is often more of a starting point than a comprehensive retirement plan. Some 457 plans can allow for Roth contributions and in-plan rollovers.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MAY 9, 2024
By Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist If your clients have enough money for retirement but worry about how to generate their income, Adrian George, CFP, TEP , breaks down their savings into five areas: Minimum guaranteed income Risk management Discretionary spending Toys Estate goals This connects their assets to what they want to achieve, rather than (..)
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Darrow Wealth Management
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Congress is once again poised to make sweeping changes to the retirement and tax rules in the last two weeks of the year. retirement changes. retirement changes. In the new bill, the age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth tax-deferred retirement accounts would increase to 73 in 2023 and 75 in 2033.
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Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 17, 2023
What's unique about Brad, though, is how he built a multi-billion-dollar advisory firm not by moving 'upmarket' to gather multi-millionaire clients, but instead leveraged his 401(k) retirement plan advisory firm to begin offering comprehensive financial planning to the employees of large companies as an added employee benefit, and in the process scaled (..)
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
OCTOBER 5, 2023
By Clay Gillespie, CFP, CLU There are myriad ways to prepare clients for a fulfilling retirement. Clients accumulate assets for many years in the hope of retiring and living comfortably, but that’s only part of it. Retirement income In retirement, clients need to be prepared for a stock market correction every day.
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Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Petersen, CPA, CFP ® , CP, Affluent Wealth Planning The holidays are upon us! That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. Many states also exempt retirement income, which may include Social Security.
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Your Richest Life
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Do you know when you want to retire? Are you saving enough for the retirement you want? Myth #2: You should plan to retire in your 60s With more people going back to school or changing careers later, holding off on retiring is becoming more common, too. And then, there are the un-retirees. for more information.
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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
JANUARY 29, 2023
By Kennedy Sumarlie, CFP Most of the time, retirement plans and children’s education fund-related products require long-term discipline and consistent financial commitment. When I encounter a client who may be hesitant about long-term planning, I often use simple explanations. For instance, I may say, “Mr.
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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
By Jamie McIntyre, CFP When you sell, it implies that the client’s main interest is you. What clients want are solutions to help them achieve what they want out of life. They want solutions to their problems and to achieve their goals.
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Steve Sanduski
APRIL 8, 2023
What’s your retirement number? – – The number supposedly represented how much they needed to save for retirement. ING’s ads were a perfect example of how we’ve been conditioned to save, save, save, so that at some point, likely in our 60s, we can “retire” and live off our money pot until we die.
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. Although it won’t make sense in every situation, retirement can be a unique opportunity for Roth conversions for some investors. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you’re still working could be the worst time of all.
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Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Is retiring with a mortgage a good idea? Retiring with a mortgage doesn’t typically pose a financial risk, and at times it’s the best financial decision. But paying off a mortgage before retirement has upsides also. Here’s when it may – and may not – make sense to pay off a mortgage before retiring.
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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MAY 7, 2023
By Adam Thomas Rex, CFP, AIF I think our best innovation recently has been related to the planning arc of our business. But we are passionate about our business, and we think that everybody needs good financial planning. Hey, you need to be saving into your qualified retirement plan.” “You
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Carson Wealth
JULY 12, 2022
Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. She reviewed two types of annuity contracts often used for retirement and helped determine which one is the best fit for her client.” . Three broad financial planning designations include: . Retirement.
International College of Financial Planning
APRIL 25, 2024
Achieving the status of Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) represents a significant professional milestone in financial services. This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning.
Your Richest Life
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Your 401(k) is a valuable part of your retirement plan, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. . And for many people, a 401(k) is where they focus most of their retirement savings. That being said, there are some downsides to relying exclusively on a 401(k) for retirement savings. What should you add? What should you add?
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International College of Financial Planning
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Whether you are already a professional in the financial sector or just beginning your journey, earning the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation can be a game-changer. The CFP® Fast Track course offers a quick, efficient pathway to certification, allowing you to accelerate your career in the financial planning industry.
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Tobias Financial
AUGUST 18, 2023
introduced fresh opportunities for retirement savings, but it also brought along some potential challenges that could catch savers off guard. Our CEO Marianela Collado , CPA/PFS, CFP®, CDS® was recently quoted in NerdWallet, discussing the changes introduced by Secure Act 2.0 The recent passage of the Secure Act 2.0
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Carson Wealth
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
By Kevin Oleszewski CFP ® , MST, EA , Senior Wealth Planner Multiple retirement savings vehicles are available but having options can be overwhelming. Similar to how different foods affect the way the body is fueled, retirement contribution choices affect the fuel for retirement.
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International College of Financial Planning
JULY 9, 2022
When we are busy working to earn a living and spending time with our family, first thing needs to think about is Retirement Planning. Generally, people think about Retirement planning after retirement. To plan for retired life important thing is financial plan. How much will be enough?
Tobias Financial
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Additionally, financial habits such as lower contributions to retirement plans and reliance on tangible assets pose unique challenges. Despite the positive statistics, disparities in income, workplace discrimination, and lower inheritance rates persist, impacting long-term wealth accumulation.
Darrow Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The ability to advise on standard financial planning matters such as retirement planning should be table stakes (if not, red flag). Planners often go by some combination of terms like [financial, retirement, investment, money, wealth] followed by words like advisor, planner, consultant, manager, specialist.
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