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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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e., Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, the financial advice industry has seen many changes to regulations (for both advisors and their clients), advisor business models, and the advisor technology landscape. The changing patterns in how financial advice is delivered can be compared to the similar trends seen in the evolution of medicine.

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Financial Advice Medicine Financial Planning Estate Planning 245

Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Develop a risk management plan to implement strategies that minimize or eliminate risks, and protect your business with appropriate insurance coverage, such as liability, property and business interruption insurance. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

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Financial Planning Planning Retirement Planning Tax Planning 142

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.

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Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., by tailoring client data-gathering worksheets to focus on the information that is relevant to a client’s tax situation).

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Taxes Financial Planning Financial Advisor Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Tax Planning 246

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Podcasts Brendan Frazier on how your clients change will inevitably over time. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. kitces.com) Advisers How the profession of financial planning has changed over time. riaintel.com) How to prep an RIA for sale. (fa-mag.com)

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Wealth Management Retirement Planning Tax Planning Financial Advisor 261

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

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.

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Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning 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

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Notably, while the rule will create an additional compliance burden, the due diligence advisers offering comprehensive planning services (as well as their investment custodians) are likely already conducting on their clients to create an effective financial plan could be a 'defense mechanism' for these firms against criminals looking to take advantage (..)

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Financial Planner Tax Planning Compliance Financial Advice 246

eMoney Advisor

APRIL 11, 2023

Financial planning and tax planning go hand in hand. Including tax planning as part of your service provides clients a comprehensive view of their finances and helps them achieve their financial goals. In addition, we can be confident that tax rates will continue to ebb and flower over time.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you are looking for opportunities to grow your business, expanding your services to clients at all stages of the financial planning lifecycle creates new opportunities for you to reach those households in search of professional advice. Starting Out clients are typically focused on beginning to build wealth.

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Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 95

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

detecting fraud or analyzing data) to provide a better client experience! Nonetheless, respondents (particularly those in younger generations) do not see this as an either-or choice, but rather anticipate benefitting from working with human advisors who leverage AI tools for certain tasks (e.g.,

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certification Estate Planning 189

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Read the analysis about these announcements in this month's column, and a discussion of more trends in advisor technology, including: Brand design consultancy firm Intention.ly

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Communication Portfolio Management Clients Tax Planning 246

eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

I knew these clients were being overlooked. Early in my career at a large broker-dealer in San Francisco, I noticed retirees were the ones getting all the attention, while the Millennials were craving financial knowledge and the attention of financial advisors. Some clients want to be the next Elon Musk.

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Financial Planning Planning Clients Retirement 88

eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As client expectations continue to evolve, there is an opportunity for financial planners to broaden and deepen their service offerings by providing holistic financial planning. To successfully make a move to a more holistic service offering, advisors must gain an understanding of the value clients seek in their services.

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Financial Planning Planning Clients Wealth Management 78

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Tim Steffen, director of tax planning for Baird. morningstar.com) Michael Kitces and Carl Richards talk about repurposing lessons from clients for content. thinkadvisor.com) Morgan Stanley ($MS) sold computers with unencrypted client data on them.

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Tax Planning Startup Compliance Financial Planning 130

WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Most people start financial planning with the goal of growing their finances through savings and investments. But financial planning is not limited to increasing your wealth alone. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. What impact do taxes have on your financial planning?

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Financial Planning Accounting Taxes Planning 80

Advisor Perspectives

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Advisors are being asked to provide their clients with a full suite of solutions, ranging from estate and tax planning to portfolio management, and everything in between. Clients are increasingly eager to gain access to fully customizable solutions that meet their individual needs.

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Asset Allocation Portfolio Management Tax Planning Financial Planning 105

eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Gaining a better understanding of this audience can help you connect with and identify potential clients and uncover their needs and wants in a way that benefits you both. Mass Affluent Clients and the Advice They Crave. Generally, a mass affluent client has investable assets between $100,000 and $1 million.

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Budgeting Clients Financial Planning Retirement 84

AdvicePay

JUNE 13, 2024

With the fee-for-service model, you can customize service offerings for clients seeking advice who don’t (yet) have traditional portfolio assets to transfer to your firm’s custodian for full-time management. This approach allows you to engage these clients by charging a fee that’s covered through their monthly cash flow.

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Insurance Coverage Financial Planning Estate Planning Tax Planning 87

International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In today’s increasingly complex financial landscape, professional financial planning education has become more crucial than ever. The CFP certification stands as the gold standard in financial planning, offering professionals a comprehensive pathway to excellence in this dynamic field.

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CFP Financial Planning Planning Certification 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 1, 2024

To stand out in the competitive world of financial planning, you need more than just excellent financial services or agency support. To attract and retain clients, mastering the art of financial planning marketing is crucial. Highlight how your distinct qualities benefit your clients.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JUNE 27, 2022

The MainStreet Financial Planning Discussion Club. How : Zoom Meeting, Free to ongoing clients; $10 for guests. Acts, what that means to you and your Tax Planning in Retirement. Acts, what that means to you and your Tax Planning in Retirement. “MainStreet Chalk Talk”. 30-45 minutes.

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Tax Planning Certified Financial Planner Retirement Taxes 52

International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

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. Individuals who earn this certification are thoroughly prepared to offer expert financial advice.

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Certification CFP Certified Financial Planner Financial Planning 52

MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the vast world of financial services, it’s crucial to distinguish between legitimate businesses and those seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals. MainStreet Financial Planning , Inc. wants to address a recent issue that has come to our attention, confusing our valued clients and potential customers.

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Steve Sanduski

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Guest: Megan Gorman, Founder and Managing Partner of Chequers Financial Management , a female-owned, high-net-worth tax and financial planning firm based in San Francisco. In a Nutshell: High-net-worth clients have high-net-worth needs. Megan’s vision of the “perfect” client experience.

Financial Planning 52

Financial Planning Clients Taxes Planning 52

MainStreet Financial Planning

MAY 31, 2022

The MainStreet Financial Planning Discussion Club. How : Zoom Meeting, Free to ongoing clients; $10 for guests. Tax Planning: Things to work on before year-end. Though it may seem that we’ve just put last tax season to rest, now is the time to work on adjustments to optimize your 2022 taxes!

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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Today we want to put some of those anxieties to rest, for both you as an individual taxpayer, and for your clients. We can help you and your clients understand what to keep (and perhaps more importantly, why), and for how long.

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Taxes Tax Planning Clients Accounting 98

Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

The start of a new year presents opportunities for clients to make positive changes for their financial futures. According to a recent Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute®, only 20% of non-retired investors have confidence in their retirement plans despite market volatility.

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Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning Asset Allocation Retirement 102

Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner Wealth Management 52

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. What is a financial paraplanner? The job responsibilities may be back-office or client-facing, depending on the scope of the paraplanner’s work.

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Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 5, 2023

Many advisors today are helping clients with a broad range of their financial planning needs.

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Tax Planning Planning Taxes Financial Planning 45

eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

There’s nothing quite like the flurry of excitement and activity around onboarding a new client and getting started on their financial plan. This can be a tricky time and it’s tempting to think about adding services to your practice to help the client see your value.

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Financial Planning Clients Planning Estate Planning 75

Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways: Too many tax practices are bogged down in commoditized administrative tasks and compliance work, making it challenging to cross-sell services to expand client relationships. The more a firm can either automate processes or outsource tasks, the more time it’ll have to build deeper client relationships.

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Taxes Clients Compliance Tax Planning 52

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Further, both examples ignore other sources of income, such as wages, pre-tax retirement account distributions, dividends, etc., that could increase the tax due from the surtax. Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. Financial decisions should be tax- conscious vs tax- driven.

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Taxes Wealth Management Tax Planning Planning 111