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The Return Of IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

And to meet the growing demand for the required "Ethics & Professional Responsibility" content in particular, we're also excited to announce the return of our IAR Ethics CE on August 29 , 2024! Along with the expanded CE offerings, we've also been reinvesting heavily into making the Kitces platform easier to use.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 159: When You Promised Early Clients Special Fees Or Minimums You Can No Longer Honor

Nerd's Eye View

In the 159th episode of Kitces & Carl , Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss how to navigate the ethics and logistics of fee increases for a firm's first clients – especially when the advisor previously promised them their fees would stay the same.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: FINRA has announced that, on the heels of its first enforcement action under the Reg BI rules, it will be ramping up its examinations of broker-dealers for potential violations (after a long period of relative leniency when firms were still determining how best to comply with the rule) A recent study from Ameriprise (..)

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Sharing MDRT with clients

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

When they see your MDRT affiliation on your website, in your literature or on a plaque hanging in your office, would they know that you met significant production qualifications annually to be part of the association and that you follow a strict code of ethics?

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How To Survive Your First SEC Audit: Preparing For The SEC Examination And Complying With The Information Request Letter

Nerd's Eye View

At the core of the examination, though, is a review of the firm's compliance policies and procedures and code of ethics, including not just a copy of the 'paper' compliance manual but also how the practices and controls the firm puts into place ensure it adheres to its compliance program.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

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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7 Steps to Define and Align Your Money Values for Success

Clever Girl Finance

Align your money values with your personal ethics Your personal ethicswhat you believe is meaningful and importantare deeply connected to your money values. By aligning your money values with your ethics, you create a financial plan that reflects who you truly are and what matters most. Open and honest communication is key.

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