Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What's unique about Brad, though, is how he built a multi-billion-dollar advisory firm not by moving 'upmarket' to gather multi-millionaire clients, but instead leveraged his 401(k) retirement plan advisory firm to begin offering comprehensive financial planning to the employees of large companies as an added employee benefit, and in the process scaled (..)

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fully Utilize Tax-Advantaged Retirement and Savings Accounts There are multiple steps you can take using retirement accounts to reduce your taxable income. Contribute to Tax-Advantaged Retirement Accounts Do your best to fully contribute to one or multiple tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as 401(k), 403(b), or IRAs.

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Tax Planning Taxes Planning Estate Planning 52

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

What is the wash-sale rule? The aim is to find investments that have declined in value since purchase, making them suitable for sale. Of these regulations, investors need to pay particular attention to the wash-sale rule. What is the wash-sale rule? Table of Contents What is tax-loss harvesting?

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Taxes Assets Sales Portfolio 52

Ron A. Rhodes

JANUARY 6, 2024

The insurance lobby is against the imposition of the fiduciary standard by the DOL, as it will lower the excessive commissions often paid on the sale of Fixed Index Annuities…

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Insurance Commission Sales Fee Only 67

MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Importantly, we do not accept sales commissions or any compensation beyond what is directly agreed upon with our clients. No Product Sales, Pure Expertise: This is probably the most distinctive part of being a Garrett Planning Network advisor. We, as Garrett Advisors, distinguish ourselves by not selling financial products.

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Good Financial Cents

JUNE 11, 2023

They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. They are salespeople paid to push products, earning commissions and kickbacks when they do. In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor.

Management 80

Management Investments Investing Accounting 80

James Hendries

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you are getting ready to retire and thinking about selling your financial firm, you have to decide how much your business is worth, and it can be challenging to put a number on something you’ve been building for your whole life. If someone buys your list, do they get the potential to make a lot of commission in the upcoming years?

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 28, 2022

They are paid a commission by their underlying broker/dealer or insurance company when a customer purchases a product, such as a mutual fund, annuity or life insurance policy. . The commission is not paid directly by the consumer. AUM Fee Model vs. Commission Model . Instead, it is built into the price of the product.

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Good Financial Cents

MARCH 20, 2023

Invest in the Stock Market Suggested Allocation: 40% to 50% Risk Level: Varies Investing Goal: Long-term growth The stock market is where most of us save for retirement already, mostly through the use of tax-advantaged retirement plans, like a 401(k), SEP IRA, or Solo 401(k). The best part?

Investing 98

Investing Investments Risk Tolerance Retirement 98

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Any financial advisor who is registered as an advisor with a regulator has to fill out this form for initial approval by either a state or a Federal (the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) regulator. If the person is an insurance agent or solely a broker selling commission-based products, they will not have to file a Form ADV.

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Financial Advisor Commission Clients Compliance 110

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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Financial Advisor Commission Fee Only Financial Planning 52

Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Minimum Investment: Typically, 20% of the purchase price; as low as $10 with real estate crowdfunding Stability/Risk Level: High stability/moderate risk Liquidity Level: Low Transaction Costs: Up to 10% of property sale; 2% – 3% real estate crowdfunding fees Where to Invest: Your local real estate market or Fundrise (real estate crowdfunding).

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Investments Investing Retirement Planning Risk Tolerance 109

Good Financial Cents

JULY 6, 2023

Who It’s Best For: Many online brokers are a great option for investing in fractional shares since there are no commissions and no minimum balance required to get started. Open a Roth IRA Risk level : Varies A Roth IRA is a type of retirement account you can open in addition to other accounts you have like a workplace 401(k).

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Investing Investments Accounting Certification 98

Clever Girl Finance

AUGUST 31, 2022

To you, it might represent being able to pay off debt , get out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle , buy a house, save for retirement, or simply make life better for you and your family. Sales is a field where your pay is directly tied to your success since they’re typically paid via base salary + commission.

Taxes 97

Taxes Medical Sales Planning 97

International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

They may charge for their services either on a commission basis or hourly rates. However, our advice is to trust financial planners who either take a flat annual fee or charge per hour for managing your portfolio instead of charging a commission on every stock they buy or sell. How to Compensate Financial Advisors? Accountability.

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Commission 52

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. If you’re going out for 20 year term, who cares what the commission is?

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Financial Advisor Commission Clients Insurance 52

Clever Girl Finance

APRIL 10, 2024

Examples of active income sources include: Job income Earned through employment, such as a regular paycheck from a full-time job, tips for service jobs, or commissions for sales positions. In my opinion, this benefits those who want to supplement their earned income streams or retire early. Is rental income active or passive?

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Education Taxes Assets Investments 98

Good Financial Cents

JULY 8, 2022

Options trading is becoming increasingly popular, especially as investors look for new and different strategies to improve retirement portfolio performance. With Robinhood, you can build a balanced portfolio and trade stocks, ETFs and options as frequently as you want, commission-free. Click your state to start investing today!

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ClearMoney

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The lessons are clear: Investing in markets is an excellent plan for meeting long-term goals, like maximizing your retirement income. Most people don’t have enough money saved to be able to live adequately in retirement without earning some kind of investment return. When it comes to personal goals, everything has a tradeoff.

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Investments Investing Commission Financial Advisor 52

Harness Wealth

MARCH 31, 2023

NFT taxes for creators Creators of NFTs will need to pay taxes on any income generated from the sale of their NFTs. However, when you sell an NFT that you minted, you will need to report the income from the sale. The taxes owed may also vary depending on whether you sell NFTs as an individual or as a business.

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Taxes Assets Sales Retirement 52

Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Similarly, if you have a sales job where you earn a commission, it can be hard to determine what your actual income will look like at the end of each month. Here are some examples: Prepare for retirement There are quite a few ways to do this, from a 401k if you have the option to IRAs or regular investing.

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Budgeting Planning Education Retirement 98

Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Specific examples of active income include your paycheck, commissions, bonuses, and tips. Then you can make money from sales or royalties without much more effort. Which results in building wealth and is a key part of retirement planning as well. This is because you are trading your time and your services for the money you earn.

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Portfolio Investing Investments Retirement Planning 103

The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In 1902 they employed 168,000 people and had sales of $561 million or $3,340 in revenue per employee ($90,000 in today’s dollars.) Of the 52 S&P 500 companies that make this metric readily available, only one has sales per employee less than $90,000.Facebook Schwab just cut their commissions to $7 per trade! Today, U.S.

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Valuation Commission Sales Retirement 52

Inside Information

OCTOBER 29, 2023

I said that brokers and sales agents are essentially predators, wolves in sheep’s clothing, where the sheep are fiduciary advisors, and the clothing is, well, you know what it is: ‘fee-based’ and ‘best interest’ (instead of fee-only and fiduciary). You might include these words as a tag line in your blogs, and certainly on your website.

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Sales Ethics Fee Only Commission 40

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

The standard, however, is often used haphazardly, invoked as a sales tool by dual-registered advisors who want to virtue signal, only to be abandoned in a legal context by those same advisors who backpedal into being “just a salesperson.” Commissions are opaque. Let’s talk about it. This is where the confusion comes in.

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Financial Advisor Fiduciary Duty Insurance Financial Advice 52

Good Financial Cents

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s also worth noting that you can use the marketplace to sell your home and only pay a final 3% sale fee. Lets’ take a closer look at some other noteworthy services Roofstock offers its users: Retirement Accounts. You can submit an offer on Roofstock for free and not get charged any commission until your offer is accepted.

Investing 88

Investing Investments Portfolio Management 88

Clever Girl Finance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If you make a purchase using this link we may earn a small commission. Retired or Limited Hermes Constance bag sizes. While the fashion Maison is still manufacturing all the above Hermes Constance sizes, various limited editions have been retired or are created in limited quantities/editions. Hermes Constance 23. Buy pre-owned.

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Inside Information

MAY 30, 2023

In the accompanying articles, you will read how the ‘top’ broker-dealers are not really in the sales business anymore; they are now becoming national advisory firms. In most cases, with a few exceptions, sales are 40% or more of the total revenues, and are more often over 60%.

Communication 40

Communication Sales Insurance Compliance 40

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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Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Financial Planner Investments 52

Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many people make crafts to sell at craft sales and flea markets. Each time a sale is made from an ad or a link on your site, you’ll receive a commission payment from the provider. Sell Handmade Goods on Etsy Do you have a talent for making handcrafted items? But Etsy provides you with a marketplace that’s always open.

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Advertising Media Food Management 102

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

These can include: Health Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Workers’ Compensation Insurance Training and Development Programs Before making your first hire, consult an employment attorney to understand the legal obligations and potential liabilities.

Taxes 59

Taxes Recruitment Accounting Budgeting 59

Trade Brains

JUNE 9, 2023

High Net Profit Margin Companies In India : When companies report their annual earnings, they highlight a few factors above others – Revenues, sales growth, and net profits. IEX is licensed by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for the trading of electricity, renewal energy certificates, and energy-saving certificates.

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Good Financial Cents

APRIL 19, 2023

Once the course is complete, I do some continued marketing and client support which amounts to just a few hours per week, while sales roll in month after month. The idea of passive income is to supplement, augment or get you out of your job so you can retire, travel, or spend more time with loved ones. Do you get the picture?

Accounting 105

Accounting Investments Investing Media 105

Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Not only are there no commissions to add stocks and ETFs to your pies, but M1 doesn’t charge an annual fee, either. That includes investments, retirement accounts, bank accounts, car loans, credit cards, student loans, and even your mortgage. You can also access tools to help you manage your money and plan for retirement.

Accounting 69

Accounting eCommerce Investing Investments 69

Cordant Wealth Partners

JANUARY 28, 2021

Deferring taxes one year before retirement and then over a 10-year distribution schedule has value, but deferring taxes for 20 years (allowing your money to grow pre-tax) has a lot more value. So, you have a situation where you might not see your money until as much as ten years after you retire. How long do you have until retirement?

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Compensation Planning Taxes Planning Distribution 52

Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I think we all know about the long, slow transition from sales, to service, to expertise and advice, and how the early promoters of the trend were rewarded with a first-mover advantage. Which means? Some of them told me stories.). I’ll offer one more topic we plan to talk about: practice management.

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Clients Sales Management Planning 40

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 22, 2023

Similarly, the professional may advise investing in different instruments for goals such as retirement planning, funding your children’s education expenses, buying a home, or other objectives. What rate of return should I aim for to live a financially secured retirement? Retirement income comes from a limited pool of sources.

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Financial Advisor Portfolio Investments Investing 40