Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates that clients of financial advisors are more confident than others about their financial preparedness for retirement and are more likely to have a financial plan in place that can weather the ups (..)

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Financial Planner Taxes Financial Planning Estate Planning 234

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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Financial Planning Planning Marketing Marketing 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 20, 2022

One way to do so is through a sabbatical, and advisors can play an important role in supporting clients who are interested in taking this step. With this in mind, advisors can help clients assess how their sabbatical plans will affect their other financial goals.

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Retirement Financial Planning Planning Clients 231

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 196

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.

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Financial Planning Taxes Clients Planning 52

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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Taxes Clients Tax Planning Financial Advisor 215

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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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

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 Compliance Tax Planning Financial Advice 232

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 226

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

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

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 241

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 264

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

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 173

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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Tax Planning Taxes Planning Financial Planner 40

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

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

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

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

Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re thinking, “But my clients are high-net-worth…many more have an estate plan.” These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions. What do these numbers tell us?

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Taxes Clients Planning Estate Planning 52

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 Taxes Financial Advisor 178

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 85

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

MainStreet Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

“MainStreet Chalk Talk” The MainStreet Financial Planning Discussion Club When : Thursday, October 10th at 3pm Eastern; 12pm Pacific ~30-45 minutes Recorded and able to retrieve for one week How : Zoom Meeting Free for current clients, $10 for guests Register Here! Estimating the cost of college and creating a cash flow plan.

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Planning CFP Tax Planning Financial Planning 52

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

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 238

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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Compliance Tax Planning Startup Financial Planning 130

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

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 203

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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CFP Certification Certified Financial Planner Financial Planning 52

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the vast realm of finance, numerous pathways lead to the esteemed financial advisor title. Let’s unveil the roles of these dedicated experts, who tirelessly weave strategies to illuminate the path towards their clients’ financial aspirations. Who is a Financial Advisor? What Do Financial Advisors Do?

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Certified Financial Planner Financial Planner Certification Clients 52

International College of Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog delves into the essence of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, its significance, and how it can be a game-changer for aspiring financial planners, especially through courses offered by the International College of Financial Planning (ICOFP).

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Financial Planner Certification CFP Certified Financial Planner 52

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) stand at the forefront of this revolution. These professionals can deliver superior client services by embracing digital platforms and understanding their potential. The Rise of Financial Planning Software In financial services, staying updated in real-time has become crucial.

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Certified Financial Planner Financial Planner Risk Tolerance Financial Planning 52

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

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Are you ready to accelerate your career in financial planning? The CFP® Fast Track offers a time-efficient and cost-effective solution for becoming a Certified Financial Planner, especially for those in India where the cost and time associated with traditional certification methods can be daunting.

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