Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 22, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has recently been cracking down on firms for recordkeeping failures related to electronic communications, including their use of text messaging with prospects and clients.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JANUARY 17, 2022

I’ll let the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) explain this in a quote from their website : “An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company that is designed to meet retirement and other long-range goals, under which you make a lump-sum payment or series of payments. What is an annuity?

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Fee-only firms are unique as they do not receive commissions from selling financial products, such as insurance policies or investment products. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. Do you have a unique situation?

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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to choosing a financial planner, it’s important to choose the right fit for you. To ensure that an advisor who will help you plan your finance, follow these steps. Do the research of the available advisors – the first step is to find a financial planner who will help you plan your finances.

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Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The best investment company for you will depend on what type of investor you are,” Andrew Latham, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Editor at SuperMoney.com. Schwab Minimum initial investment: $0 Commissions & fees: $0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds.

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Yardley Wealth Management

JUNE 6, 2023

A good financial advisor can provide investment advice and help navigate the various types of financial advisors, such as registered investment advisors and fee-only advisors. A certified financial planner (CFP) designation indicates that an advisor has met certain standards of education, experience, and ethics.

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Envision Wealth Planning

MARCH 17, 2022

are paid through a commission. The individual or company is registered with either the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or a state securities regulator. To find out if you are working with an actual investment adviser representative, go to the Securities Exchange Commission’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Intermediate and Short-Term Goals Begin by distinguishing between your long-term, intermediate-term and short-term financial goals. Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) CFAs are experts in investment management and analysis.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

Some common career paths for investment advisors include working as wealth manager, family office, portfolio manager (PMS), Retirement Planner, Estate Planner. Investment advisors can also specialize in specific areas such as retirement planning, tax planning, or portfolio management.

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Park Place Financial

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

These professionals work with wealthy people, helping them manage their assets and offering related financial assistance. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) . As the name indicates, an RIA recommends the best investment options based on a person’s financial circumstances and goals. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) .

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 2, 2023

These advisors vary in terms of their areas of expertise and the specific types of financial services they provide, and tailor their advice to their client’s financial situation, needs, and goals. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they manage $100 million or more in assets. They must also register with the U.S.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Intermediate and Short-Term Goals Begin by distinguishing between your long-term, intermediate-term and short-term financial goals. Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) CFAs are experts in investment management and analysis.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Fee-only financial advisors Average cost: $200 to $400 an hour/ $1,000 to $3,000 per plan/ 1.18% to 0.59% of AUM Fee-only financial advisors are professionals who do not receive commissions from selling financial products. Instead, they charge fees directly to their clients for the services they provide.

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

The simplest definition of the role of a financial advisor would of that of a person who helps individuals, families, and organizations make decisions related to their investments, taxes, insurance planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and money management. CFP ( Certified Financial Planner ).

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 3, 2023

A financial advisor’s service is equally significant when assessing their value proposition. A reputable financial advisor should provide a comprehensive range of services, including budgeting, debt management, insurance optimization, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment management.

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Park Place Financial

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission. Our team will analyze your financial situation and leverage data insights and. expertise from our certified financial planner and other advisors. 5 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Planning Later in Life. How to Calculate How Much You Need to Retire. derivative.

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Inside Information

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I remember when software was first introduced into the financial planning space, first as a spreadsheet called Visicalc, later Lotus 123, then Excel, and some financial planning calculators were built on top of them that looked a lot like the planning programs of today. What was the reaction?

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Good Financial Cents

JULY 3, 2023

O ne of my most favorite questions that I often get as a financial planner is “What’s your best rates on Roth IRA’s ?” Because of this, they offer more flexibility than most retirement plans. ” Coming in at a close second is, “What’s the best stock to buy right now?”

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Do you specialize in retirement planning for small business owners? Financial advisors can use videos in different parts of financial planning. You can make explainer videos about investment ideas, retirement plans, or tips on saving on taxes. This builds trust and credibility in a competitive market.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 26, 2024

Early on in his entrepreneurial journey, Scott saw firsthand the inherent flaws and conflicts of interest in the traditional sales and product driven approach, as several family members had lost a significant portion of their hard-earned life savings to high-cost, commission-based investment products and inappropriate advice.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. From this vantagepoint, she gained unique insight into how financial advice and products are delivered to investors.

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International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Investments, tax planning, retirement planning is a dynamic field. As we have stated above the rules of the game continuously change, and financial advisors need to swim with the tide. There should be no ambiguity in your judgment and your lack of knowledge or outdated knowledge mustn’t come back to hurt your clients.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 1, 2023

This plan may cover estate and retirement planning, college savings, debt management, and more. Tax Planning: Financial advisors can help manage your tax liability, advising on strategies to minimize capital gains taxes, maximizing tax-efficient investments in retirement accounts, and charitable giving.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

And that’s why I’m writing this blog; because I feel that financial advice rendered by the hour is a great thing for the American public (for the reasons we’re going to discuss below). But the idea of becoming an hourly financial planner is met with such resistance you would think you told people to saw off their left arm.

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Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 11, 2022

New Retirement also offers a ton of helpful features, such as their “Retirement Score” and “What If” modeling that helps you anticipate how your investments might look 10 or 20 years down the line. Both of these platforms let you buy and trade stocks without any commissions or fees.

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Good Financial Cents

APRIL 19, 2023

Assess your skills When I started GoodFinancialCents I was a Certified Financial Planner looking to grow my business and answer common client questions. Most brokerages no longer charge trading commissions which is a huge saving for us! They then earn a commission on the products that they sell.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 10, 2023

Early on in his entrepreneurial journey, Scott saw firsthand the inherent flaws and conflicts of interest in the traditional sales and product driven approach, as several family members had lost a significant portion of their hard-earned life savings to high-cost, commission-based investment products and inappropriate advice.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

the Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule and the Federal Trade Commission's ban on most non-compete agreements, both of which are currently blocked by courts) likely to be tabled under the new administration.

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