Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The IRS isn’t playing around; neither should your clients. Look to legal and ethical ways to reduce tax burdens.

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Ethics Taxes Clients 299

Wealth Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Ethical considerations for this modern approach to working.

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Wealth Management

JULY 19, 2023

A new opinion addresses how attorneys should meet ethical requirements for client confidentiality.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Veronica is a Senior Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST and works from the RIA's Lake Success, New York, office, where she oversees $360 million in assets under management for about 200 client households.

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Clients Financial Advisor Ethics Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2025

With another strong year in the markets, most advisory firms are near or at record highs for their revenue, their numbers of clients, and the headcounts of their teams. Which is surprising to some, given that a decade ago, the emergence of so-called "robo-advisors" was supposed to displace human financial advisors and compress advisory fees.

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Financial Advice Ethics Financial Planning Education 147

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2023

Also in industry news this week: FINRA has announced that, on the heels of its first enforcement action under the Reg BI rules, it will be ramping up its examinations of broker-dealers for potential violations (after a long period of relative leniency when firms were still determining how best to comply with the rule) A recent study from Ameriprise (..)

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Financial Planner Ethics Financial Advisor Clients 246

NAIFA Advisor Today

JANUARY 6, 2025

Over the decades, he has built enduring relationships with clients, many of whom have been with him for over 30 years. Despite the initial shock and challenges of working on straight commission, Tom leaned into his natural work ethic, his extensive network, and his determination to succeed.

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Financial Services Ethics Commission Insurance 98

NAIFA Advisor Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The answer this year has resulted in 27 NAIFA members who serve Main Street USA by actively promoting financial literacy in their clients’ best interests and following the NAIFA Code of Ethics. You can view the list of these professionals in Advisor Today.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

At the core of the examination, though, is a review of the firm's compliance policies and procedures and code of ethics, including not just a copy of the 'paper' compliance manual but also how the practices and controls the firm puts into place ensure it adheres to its compliance program.

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Compliance Ethics Advertising Clients 246

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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Financial Planner Ethics Financial Advisor Taxes 238

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist You hope you never get them, but misunderstandings and client complaints can happen. There’s an important business process, though, that can stop them from escalating into ethics complaints.

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Clients Ethics CFP Communication 105

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 25, 2023

that oversees $143 million in assets under management (AUM) for nearly 75 client households. Ari is Managing Partner of Values Added Financial, an independent RIA based in Washington, D.C.,

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Management Financial Advisor Clients Ethics 246

Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A strong brand identity is key to getting and keeping clients in this tough market. Websites, social media, and SEO offer great opportunities to connect with new clients online. RIAs must understand and follow SEC marketing rules to meet their ethical and legal needs. Clients looking for investment advice have many options.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 3, 2022

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Ethic Investing raises a $50M Series C round as values-based “personalized indexing” through direct indexing tools continues to gain momentum.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

At the core of the examination, though, is a review of the firm's compliance policies and procedures and code of ethics, including not just a copy of the 'paper' compliance manual but also how the practices and controls the firm puts into place ensure it adheres to its compliance program.

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Compliance Ethics Advertising Clients 189

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For most financial advisors, 2023 was a year of rebound and reinvestment, as markets bounced back from the turbulence of 2022, and expanded profit margins allowed advisory firms room to reinvest back into the services and value they're providing clients to make sure their retention stays strong in the future.

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Financial Advisor Financial Advice Ethics Financial Planning 245

NAIFA Advisor Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With his roots in rural Idaho, he has spent over 50 years in the financial services industry, championing the importance of ethics, education, and advocacy. Cliff has left a lasting legacy mentoring young advisors, demonstrating a deep commitment to the growth and development of professionals in the field.

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Ethics Financial Services Education Clients 52

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

AUGUST 13, 2023

You’re ethical. You and the client are on the same side of the table. Honest clients want to work with other people who share that value. This can be a career-ending event for the client, even if the advisor was the source. Clients want someone who knows and follows the rules. Confidentiality. Communication.

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Financial Advisor Clients Ethics Communication 98

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We also talk about how, while Carolyn was first working in the broker-dealer space, it was the opportunity she received to explore and analyze the newly emerging advisory side of financial services that led her to truly appreciate the benefits of financial planning for not only the client relationship but also the steady revenue streams it created (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Melody is the president of Townsend Financial Planning, an RIA based in Lexington, KY, that oversees $112 million in assets under management for 160 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Melody Townsend.

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Clients Certified Financial Planner Financial Advisor Financial Planner 130

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. It means using different platforms to connect with new clients.

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Don Connelly & Associates

AUGUST 21, 2023

The reality is that advisors, through no fault of their own, sometimes find themselves in situations where conflicts between ethical principles, client interests, and regulatory requirements can create ethical dilemmas. The challenge for advisors is that they have to overcome a huge trust deficit with clients and prospects.

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Ethics Financial Advisor Clients Risk Tolerance 52

Don Connelly & Associates

AUGUST 21, 2023

The reality is that advisors, through no fault of their own, sometimes find themselves in situations where conflicts between ethical principles, client interests, and regulatory requirements can create ethical dilemmas. The challenge for advisors is that they have to overcome a huge trust deficit with clients and prospects.

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Ethics Financial Advisor Clients Risk Tolerance 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 19, 2023

At a high level, every IAR who is registered in a state requiring CE must complete a total of 12 CE credits each year, comprising 6 credits of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and 6 credits of Products and Practice.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. Because when similar research attempts to explore rates of misconduct using other variables – such as firm size, fee models, client types, etc.

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CFP Financial Advisor Ethics Certification 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. Because when similar research attempts to explore rates of misconduct using other variables – such as firm size, fee models, client types, etc.

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CFP Financial Advisor Ethics Certification 130

Envision Wealth Planning

MAY 23, 2022

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. You’ll have to do your own research to determine if these advisors really are ethical.

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Ethics Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients 52

NAIFA Advisor Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Additional Examples from Our Code of Ethics to Support Our Clients An event that clearly supports the NAIFA commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion occurs annually and was held in May at the J.W. Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 21, 2022

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. The following case studies serve as examples of ethical actions taken by financial advisors.

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Ethics Financial Advisor Clients Management 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But a lawsuit to block the rule ultimately led to it (and the associated Title Protection for "financial planner") being vacated… by the FPA.

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Financial Planner CFP Certified Financial Planner Financial Planning 243

Brown Advisory

APRIL 22, 2021

Corporate Engagement Spotlight: Ethical AI Practices ajackson Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:37 Right now, as you read this, there are computers and network servers all over the world pondering one topic: you. Too often, developers and users are putting AI products and services into the market before anyone starts asking ethical questions.

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Ethics Compliance Government Clients 52

Brown Advisory

APRIL 22, 2021

Corporate Engagement Spotlight: Ethical AI Practices. Ethical AI is a term used throughout this discussion, loosely defined as development and delivery of AI products and services that empower employees, produce fair and just outcomes for stakeholders and generate other positive outcomes for society. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:37.

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Ethics Compliance Government Clients 52

Don Connelly & Associates

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We've posted several times on the topic of conflicts of interest created by financial advisors when their objectivity may be compromised, and their interests are not necessarily aligned with their client's best interests. But what about when the tables are turned, and the client creates a conflict of interest or ethical dilemma?

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Clients Ethics Financial Advisor 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Autonomous Systems: Ethics at the Edge of Technology achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 The limits to what humans can create seem bound only by the limits of human imagination. Such progress, while exciting, can provoke anxiety and pose ethical challenges. Defense Department. They are intended for the sole use of the addressee.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Autonomous Systems: Ethics at the Edge of Technology. Such progress, while exciting, can provoke anxiety and pose ethical challenges. Such progress, while exciting, can provoke anxiety and pose ethical challenges. Will our behavior and ethics change as we mobilize machines on military missions?

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Ethics Communication Clients Accounting 52

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 14, 2025

At Cornerstone Financial Advisory, we have a saying we like to use with clients An inheritance is nice. Ethical Investments: Make investment choices that align with Christian values. Ethical Investments: Align investments with Christian values. What Are the Biblical Principles of Estate Planning? Wisdom is better.

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Estate Planning Planning Healthcare Ethics 52

International College of Financial Planning

MAY 30, 2023

The finance industry is known for its complexity and competitiveness,where ethics play a pivotal role in determining arofessional’s success and credibility. As a finance student, understanding and practicing ethical behavior is crucial for building a responsible and reputable career. Impact of Ethics on Finance and the Economy.

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