Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2023

As comprehensive financial planning has become more widely adopted, many financial advisors have felt pressure to find new ways to differentiate themselves by demonstrating their unique value to clients.

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Clients Communication Fee Only Financial Advisor 244

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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Financial Planner Compliance Fee Only Communication 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome back to the 363rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! Christa is the Managing Director of Financial Planning and Business Development at Sebold Capital, a fee-only RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, which manages $300M across more than 100 client households. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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Clients Financial Advice Financial Planning Planning 227

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households. Welcome everyone!

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Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Fee Only Portfolio Clients Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the 305th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mindy Crary. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2022

Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Amy is the owner of Rooted Planning Group, an independent RIA based in Corning, New York that oversees $67 million in assets under management for 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine.

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Financial Planner Management Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Welcome back to the 351st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Fee Only Sales Clients 237

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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Financial Planner Fee Only Compliance CFP 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 21, 2024

Welcome to the 386th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Dann is a Managing Partner of Sincerus Advisory, an RIA based in New York City, that oversees approximately $165 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Dann Ryan.

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Clients Fee Only Financial Planning Financial Advisor 130

XY Planning Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

A well-known piece of firm owner advice is to “put your clients first” when growing the business. As fee-only planners, you dedicate your lives to your client’s financial well-being. Your clients are—and should be—the heart of your practice. And they’re right.

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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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Compliance Financial Advisor Investment Advisor Clients 76

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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Financial Advisor Compliance Clients Marketing 111

The Chicago Financial Planner

AUGUST 24, 2021

I’d like to tell you that the problem emanates only from financial advisors who sell product, but sadly two former presidents of NAPFA, the country’s largest organization of fee-only advisors , were been implicated in fraud cases in recent years. He even sent his own client statements. Affinity Fraud.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Accounting Retirement 191

XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Happy clients are pure gold for growing your financial planning practice. The XYPN benchmarking survey repeatedly confirms that satisfied clients are one of your most valuable sources for high-quality referrals. If you haven't started cultivating a referral culture in your firm yet, there's no better time than now.

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Clients Financial Planning Planning Fee Only 67

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. Fee-based advisors are where it can get complicated.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Fee Only Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Fee Only Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Welcome back to the 372nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! 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. Read More.

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Clients Certified Financial Planner Financial Advisor Financial Planner 130

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Welcome to the 402nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! John is the President of Mason & Associates, an RIA based in Newport News, Virginia, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for approximately 390 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is John Mason.

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Financial Advisor Clients Fee Only Government 130

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 28, 2024

Welcome to the 387th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! billion in assets under management for approximately 4,700 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Jenny Martella.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisor Fee Only Communication 130

Yardley Wealth Management

MAY 30, 2023

The post What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor? What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor? A Guide for Financial Planning When it comes to managing your finances, it’s crucial to work with a professional who puts your interests first. What is a Fee-Only Advisor?

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Fee Only Risk Tolerance Ethics Retirement Planning 52

XY Planning Network

JUNE 19, 2023

We know that well-placed marketing efforts can attract more dream clients and lead to an ease of growth but where do you begin?

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 93

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 28, 2024

Welcome to the 387th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! billion in assets under management for approximately 4,700 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Jenny Martella.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisor Fee Only Communication 130

XY Planning Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Despite the rise of social media, email campaigns continue to deliver high engagement rates due to the trusted relationships financial advisors build with their clients. Choosing the right email campaign software is crucial for maximizing these benefits and ensuring effective client communication.

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Financial Advisor Communication Media Clients 83

XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned pro or considering diving into entrepreneurship, we have 30 actionable tips to help you convert your prospects into clients! We understand the importance of removing the "sell" from Sales and utilizing those conversations instead as an opportunity to build stronger client relationships even before engagement.

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Sales Financial Advisor Clients Fee Only 108

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Welcome to the 401st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Zack Hubbard. Read More.

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Financial Planning Planning Retirement Planning Financial Advisor 130

FMG

AUGUST 4, 2022

It is with this experience that I serve clients with an eye toward delivering solution-oriented financial planning and investment results. Our top priority is helping our clients successfully navigate the pathway into retirement, as well as the life they want to live after they get there. In my case, there are two primary goals.

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Financial Advisor Clients Media Retirement 98

XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As a fee-only financial planner, youve built something special. At XYPN, we know that running an RIA requires more than an outstanding client experience. For the past decade, weve guided advisors through the transition from advisor to owner.

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XY Planning Network

JULY 25, 2022

With regulatory changes driving advisors to rein in their fees along with clients yearning for more holistic fiduciary advice, it’s becoming increasingly imperative that entrepreneurial-minded advisors are focused on building firms that ensure their interests align with their clients’.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.”

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Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

XY Planning Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

A well-known piece of firm owner advice is to “put your clients first” when growing the business. As fee-only planners, you dedicate your lives to your client’s financial well-being. Your clients are—and should be—the heart of your practice. And they’re right.

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Fee Only Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning 52

XY Planning Network

JULY 15, 2024

Today’s financial advisor doesn’t have the time to independently vet each new technology that comes onto the scene. XYPN LIVE is the conference for fee-only financial advisors where finding your people, learning from the experts, and staying ahead of the advice tech solutions game is the agenda.

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Fee Only Financial Advisor Financial Advice Clients 84

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Welcome to the 371st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! David is the Co-Founder and CEO of Element Pointe Family Office, a Fee-Only RIA based in Miami, Florida that oversees almost $1.6 billion in assets under advisement for 50 client households. Welcome everyone!

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Financial Advisor Clients Fee Only Planning 130

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 4, 2022

What makes a good financial advisor website? We’ve worked with thousands of advisors across the country. And after analyzing data for our 30 top-performing websites, we discovered each advisor had 12 web pages in common. Fee-Only Web Page Financial advisors know a lot of jargon.

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