Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2023

The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,

Compliance 243

Compliance Clients Advertising Accounting 243

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2023

The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,

Compliance 242

Compliance Clients Advertising Accounting 242

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

However, by creating a systematic annual process to monitor and update client plans based on seasons, not only can advisors save time and work more efficiently, but they can also communicate the value of ongoing financial planning services to prospects and clients more effectively.

Financial Planning 198

Financial Planning Planning Estate Planning Clients 198

Investment Writing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Marketing and communications professionals know how to write well. Power and Associates to recommend boosting investor trust with methods that include honest communication about investment performance and plain explanations for fees and commissions, according to “Study: Why focus on people, not profits, increases investor trust.”

Compliance 52

Compliance Communication Assets Investing 52

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

These include the acknowledgment that the adviser has provided required disclosure documents like Forms ADV Part 2A/B and Form CRS (and, importantly, has obtained consent to have those documents delivered electronically), acknowledgment of the client’s responsibilities to provide complete and accurate information needed by the adviser in a timely (..)

Electronics 188

Electronics Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 188

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 6, 2024

WhatsApp ), in a reminder to all advisory firms that all business-related communication must be archived (and reviewed!) WhatsApp ), in a reminder to all advisory firms that all business-related communication must be archived (and reviewed!)

Financial Advisor 167

Financial Advisor Retirement Planning CFP Clients 167

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

These include the acknowledgment that the adviser has provided required disclosure documents like Forms ADV Part 2A/B and Form CRS (and, importantly, has obtained consent to have those documents delivered electronically), acknowledgment of the client’s responsibilities to provide complete and accurate information needed by the adviser in a timely (..)

Electronics 178

Electronics Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 178

MarketWatch

JUNE 8, 2023

officials familiar with highly classified documents. China, which has agreed to pay several billion dollars to Cuba in order to build the spy base, would be able to scoop up electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and monitor U.S. ship traffic, the report said.

Electronics 76

Electronics Planning Communication Marketing 76

Alpha Architect

MAY 28, 2024

In a team setting those characteristics make communication and relationship formation easier. Further, a large body of research in sociology specifically documents the presence of homophily with respect to education, occupation, gender, and race.

Assets 57

Assets Management Education Communication 57

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Freeman used a customized spreadsheet to analyze the financials that ended up favoring operating as an independent RIA rather than under a broker-dealer’s grid and platform fees (in particular the ability to boost long-term profitability by paying expenses as a flat cost rather than as a percentage (..)

Fee Only 130

Fee Only Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Freeman used a customized spreadsheet to analyze the financials that ended up favoring operating as an independent RIA rather than under a broker-dealer’s grid and platform fees (in particular the ability to boost long-term profitability by paying expenses as a flat cost rather than as a percentage (..)

Fee Only 130

Fee Only Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning 130

Steve Sanduski

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to communicate a consistent transition message throughout the firm and to clients. Prioritizing and segmenting clients within a transition plan. Using a “brain dump” session to fill in client details that your CRM system might not capture.

Clients 59

Clients Communication Financial Advisor Retirement 59

Norman Marks

MARCH 3, 2022

Let’s think about this challenge, as it may help us pinpoint the value of these documents. What do they need to know and how can we best communicate (as the IIA Standards […]. What would you do as CAE if you were forbidden from writing a formal audit report? X Consider our customers in management first.

Communication 75

Communication Management Government 75

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 16, 2024

What's unique about Christi, though, is how she evolved her career into providing this type of unique family office service after nearly a decade of working as a more 'traditional' financial advisor, when she realized that she had developed a unique skill set to get very deeply involved in the (many) administrative demands of running complex ultra-high-net-worth (..)

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor Consulting Financial Planning 130

Mish Talk

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

TradeLens was designed to be an industry-supported supply-chain data, document, and analytics platform that could be used by importers, exporters and anyone else involved in global trade, making use of distributed blockchain technology for its backend. A decentralized system (e.g., The research results (Fig. 2018 ; Green et al.

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License Transportation Distribution Banking 219

Ballast Advisors

JUNE 18, 2024

Join us as we delve into the tax strategy, legal documentation, and insurance coverage considerations needed to successfully balance the ownership of multiple residences for snowbirds. Tax-related documents: When you have multiple residences, you may need to file state income tax returns in each state where you are considered a resident.

Insurance Coverage 52

Insurance Coverage Management Insurance Taxes 52

Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 6, 2024

If your parent had a trust, the individual(s) named in the trust documents as successor trustee will control the distribution of the trust assets. Checklist for executors of their parent’s estate Get organized Where are the original estate planning documents located? Gather tax documents and consult a CPA for help.

Estate Planning 87

Estate Planning Distribution Valuation Taxes 87

Indigo Marketing Agency

AUGUST 22, 2024

How a Marketing Agency Can Help: A marketing agency can facilitate soliciting feedback through email communication and social posts. Communicate Regularly and Effectively One of the most impactful client retention strategies for financial advisors is regular and effective communication.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Communication Education 52

Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Proper client onboarding involves a meticulous gathering of all necessary documentation and information from your new clients, as well as spending time fully understanding their needs and any upcoming life events, in order to establish a robust foundation of trust and open communication. Why is Client Onboarding So Important?

Accounting 59

Accounting Clients Taxes Communication 59

Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Poor communication and leadership Effective communication and strong leadership are vital parts of a healthy workplace. In toxic environments, however, communication is often lacking or ineffective. If yours does, follow the established procedures to document your concerns and ensure they are formally addressed.

Medical 85

Medical Communication Commission Budgeting 85

Dear Mr. Market

APRIL 6, 2022

Aside from the legalities of estate planning, this exercise is perhaps the single most loving and considerate document you can create for your family that they will forever be grateful for. Review this document annually and share it with your executor so that everything is crystal clear.

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Insurance Accounting Planning 52

Sara Grillo

MARCH 11, 2024

What he sees as the challenges with being an hourly planner According to Kevin, relationships take a long time to set up (creating the roadmap documents) and that time is not billable. He tracks how all his time is spent on each relationship and he communicates clearly so that clients know what is going on at every point.

Financial Planner 105

Financial Planner Fiduciary Duty Financial Advisor Clients 105

Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 6, 2024

If your parent had a trust, the individual(s) named in the trust documents as successor trustee will control the distribution of the trust assets. Checklist for executors of their parent’s estate Get organized Where are the original estate planning documents located? Gather tax documents and consult a CPA for help.

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Distribution Valuation Taxes 52

eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 6, 2022

If you’ve prompted your clients to think ahead about evacuation planning, a home inventory, and a plan for documents, then they’ll be more likely to get out of harm’s way when necessary. 1 A Virtual Go-Bag and More to Guard Documents. Sometimes you need the physical, notarized copy of a document.

Financial Planning 97

Financial Planning Clients Planning Estate Planning 97

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here are a few tips to help you prepare in case anything happens: Update Your Family’s Emergency Plans: Your emergency plans can include knowing where to go, where you keep all necessary documents and possessions, and what you need to be prepared for. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Economics Taxes 105

SEI

AUGUST 23, 2022

Amy continues to improve the processes and documentation utilized by the various SEI teams to help make the implementations run smoothly. In these groups, Amy varied in her responsibilities – Internal Communications, Regulatory Solutions, Technology Director and Client Service.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Wealth Management Engineering Communication 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The following document is meant to be an easily digestible and high-level perspective on how to approach both the composition and timing of an inheritance. Developing these documents provides a process for reaching agreement on the family’s core values and we believe it is a good starting point for family wealth conversations.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Clients Taxes Communication 52

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

MARCH 17, 2024

I did that with one prospect, and he handed me all his documents to review. Second opinion If a prospect doesn’t seem receptive at first because they believe they have everything taken care of as far as estate planning or business succession planning, ask them if they would be willing for you to give them a second opinion for free.

Estate Planning 88

Estate Planning Financial Advisor Clients Education 88

Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When team members have access to well-documented procedures and checklists, they can perform their tasks with greater assurance and accuracy. System: The final step is to document the detailed instructions about how each task is completed. As your firm grows, adding more technology might seem like a logical step.

Clients 64

Clients Financial Advisor Management Compliance 64

Carson Wealth

JUNE 29, 2022

In this article, we’re going to discuss some of the basics of estate planning , what types of things you should communicate to your family, and how to go about updating your family on a regular basis. . Crafting and Communicating Your Estate Plan in The Family Meeting. Where your estate planning documents are located .

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Planning Communication Healthcare 52

eMoney Advisor

JUNE 1, 2023

As the meeting progresses, utilize a repeat back communication technique. Use an Onboarding Checklist Creating a financial plan can require a lot of back-and-forth between you and your client to get the documents and information you need. Wait for your client to finish what they are saying before you begin to formulate your response.

Financial Advisor 75

Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning Planning 75

Validea

JANUARY 25, 2023

Somewhat relatedly, I’d bet that we can get something to tell us what text looks different in one document vs other similar ones, which you could use to highlight interesting changes in a new 10-K, for example. I’d expect Microsoft and/or Google will give us good summarization features soon. websites, books, Wikipedia).

Investing 103

Investing Investments Communication Education 103

Brown Advisory

JUNE 15, 2022

The following document is meant to be an easily digestible and high-level perspective on how to approach both the composition and timing of an inheritance. Developing these documents provides a process for reaching agreement on the family’s core values and we believe it is a good starting point for family wealth conversations.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Clients Taxes Communication 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

AUGUST 17, 2020

Send video messages with Loom for easy communication with clients. You get an email from a client saying they can’t locate a financial document in their web portal. Which begs the question, is there an easier way to communicate with clients? Loom is every advisor’s secret weapon for communicating quickly and effectively.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Communication Clients Compliance 52

Ballast Advisors

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While POA documents can be customized to grant specific gifting powers, it’s crucial to ensure these align with both federal and state laws to avoid unintended tax consequences. Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

Estate Planning 40

Estate Planning Taxes Planning Tax Planning 40

International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When the client engages with the estate planning attorney, the financial planner already collates and structures pivotal financial documents, encompassing existing estate documents, tax returns, and financial account summaries. Maintaining open communication channels between these two pillars of the financial foundation is imperative.

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning CFP Certification Certified Financial Planner 52

Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

With an intuitive and collaborative interface, the Harness platform allows tax clients and advisors to easily share documents and questionnaires, handle payments, dynamically track the process, and ensure important filing and other tax deadlines are met.

Taxes 52

Taxes Clients Communication Financial Advice 52