Don Connelly & Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We know that AI is rapidly transforming industries, and the financial services sector is no exception. Financial advisors are often overwhelmed by managing multiple tasks at once, especially when much of their time is consumed by administrative and back-office duties.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A CFP Board study indicates that financial planners with the certification earn 10% more than other advisors and show very high levels of career satisfaction A Morningstar study has identified 4 main areas where investors find value from their financial advisors, which might not match an advisor's own list of top ways (..)

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BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

Category: Compliance. The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

For SEC-registered financial advisors, the prospect of an upcoming examination by the SEC can be a source of high anxiety.

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Midstream Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2025

Understand the significance of website optimization and social media engagement for client interactions. Gain insights on crafting your digital presence to target and engage with ideal clients effectively. Explore advanced tactics like video marketing and PPC strategies tailored for financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For all of the myriad ways financial advisors can structure and run their practices, firm owners generally encounter similar stages in the development of their firms. Only then can the new owner begin the work of integrating processes and systems and serving their new clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Financial advisors who pay third parties to solicit or refer prospective clients to generate new business have historically been subject to the SEC’s Cash Solicitation Rule. These requirements include ensuring that promoters are eligible to receive compensation for testimonials or endorsements (i.e.,

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 17, 2024

Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials (from clients), use endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party review sites.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Nonetheless, given Kitces Research findings that being 'too' comprehensive can eat into a firm's bottom line, advisors might seek a 'sweet spot' of providing a comprehensive slate of services (but not necessarily every possible service) that are most valuable for their ideal target client. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 5, 2022

How the proposed “Inflation Reduction Act” will impact financial advisors and their clients. From there, we have several articles on advisor content marketing: How advisors can generate topic ideas for content to engage their target audience. Enjoy the ‘light’ reading!

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 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!

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If you're an established financial advisor setting out to launch your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm, transitioning clients from your previous firm is likely at the forefront of your concerns. Managing this process effectively is crucial for retaining clients and ensuring compliance.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a survey indicating that about 90% of financial advisors would switch firms based on bad technology at their current firm, and that 44% have already done so.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Welcome back to the 289th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Kamila Elliott.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 6, 2023

Welcome back to the 336th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Adam is a principal with RubinGoldman and Associates, and the Founder and CEO of Asset-Map, a financial planning tool that helps financial advisors create a visual representation of their clients’ financial situation, reaching over 1.25

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2023

Welcome back to the 343rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Rita is the Founder and President of Affiliated Advisors, a Super-OSJ with Royal Alliance that provides support to 90 financial advisors and collectively oversees $3.5 My guest on today's podcast is Rita Robbins. Read More.

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Midstream Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

Like any other business or professional service, financial advisors’ number one priority has become having a strong online presence. A well-designed website not only boosts credibility but also effectively attracts potential clients. What a Custom WordPress Website Offers Financial Advisors?

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

The study also identified attributes of "top performing" firms across a range of metrics, finding that they are more likely than other firms to have a clear ideal client persona, client value proposition, and marketing plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that nearly a third of advisors in the independent broker-dealer channel have considered transitioning to the RIA channel during the past year as they seek higher payouts and not just "independence" but (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome back to the 370th episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast ! Tim is the founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, an RIA based in Woodstock, Georgia, that oversees $275M in assets under management for 370 client households. return in new onboarded client revenue for every $1 spent in marketing.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Going beyond FPA’s existing PlannerSearch tool, the narrowed-down list is meant to help consumers identify a focused subset of the most reputable planners.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Key Highlights We will discuss how to build a strong brand identity and use referrals to attract clients. Find out why personalizing your approach is important for advisors. Learn how to tailor your messages for different clients. They must attract potential clients attention.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 22, 2024

Broadly speaking, there are 2 models of working as a financial advisor: operating independently as a firm owner or with a large affiliate platform such as a wirehouse broker-dealer, independent broker-dealer, or larger corporate RIA. Deciding which model to work under is a key moment in beginning or evolving a career as an advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid a flurry of SEC-proposed rules for investment advisers, the Investment Adviser Association this week called on the regulator to assess whether the compliance burden these regulations would put on advisers outweighs (..)

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. From RIA compliance best practices to using behavioral marketing tactics to get more clients, this list is loaded with one helpful resource after another to send you into 2024.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

For SEC-registered financial advisors, the prospect of an upcoming examination by the SEC can be a source of high anxiety.

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Compliance Ethics Advertising Clients 189

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2023

Welcome to the March 2023 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!

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome back to the 331st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jake is the Founder of Experience Your Wealth, an independent RIA based in Bristol, Rhode Island, that advises 78 client households with a 3-person team supporting more than $550,000 of ongoing revenue. My guest on today's podcast is Jake Northrup.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Content marketing helps financial advisors stand out and earn trust from potential clients. When advisors share valuable content for a specific target audience, they can attract new clients and boost their online presence. Content marketing is a great strategic approach to find potential clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Welcome back to the 352nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Bridget Venus Grimes.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 18, 2023

Welcome back to the 342nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Nancy is the Founder and CEO of Smarter Divorce Solutions, a consulting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona that provides financial expertise to individuals and couples (and sometimes, mediators and attorneys) going through the divorce process.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial advisors have a fiduciary obligation to act in their clients' best interests, and at the same time are prohibited by state and SEC rules from making misleading statements or omissions about their advisory business.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a study from Cerulli Associates indicates a lack of fee transparency represents a significant hurdle for many investors when considering working with a financial advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 7, 2023

Welcome to the August 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, underlying trends, and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Key Highlights Use AI insights to understand and meet the preferences of each prospect and client. Improve client engagement while staying fully compliant with strong and integrated tools. Introduction In todays world, financial advisors need good tools for marketing automation to do well.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious (..)

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