Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2023

However, when these aspirations are delayed or blocked by senior advisory firm partners who choose to delay their retirement plans, it can leave younger advisors frustrated and in a place of uncertainty about their futures with their firm.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congress appears poised to pass a series of changes affecting retirement planning, dubbed “SECURE ACT 2.0”, ”, by the end of the year. Social Security COLA for 2023.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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The Better Letter

APRIL 6, 2023

Realistic Retirement Planning My children have consistently (and kindly) remarked about how grateful they are to have been able to graduate (with honors) from fine universities without any debt. Our retirement planning took a hit to do so. Much retirement planning advice focuses on saving more and saving earlier.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A new advisor benchmarking study indicates that high-growth firms are excelling in 3 areas: client acquisition, "relationship alpha", and strategic scale A recent survey indicates that while advisors increasingly are leveraging home office investment models to save time and scale more efficiently, they often customize (..)

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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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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners"– this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent analysis from Morningstar suggests that the Department of Labor's (DoL's) new Retirement Security Rule (aka Fiduciary Rule 2.0)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A House committee has advanced a bill that would extend several expired business-related tax measures from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and would increase the value of the Child Tax Credit The SEC released its examination priorities for 2024, which include a focus on advisers' adherence to their duty of care and duty of (..)

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Talon Wealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retirement planning can be a difficult and confusing process for couples. By focusing on a few key areas, setting financial goals, and doing your research, you can find ways to enjoy retirement together. Set Financial Goals In retirement, educate yourself on your financial situation and investment strategy.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While the number of RIA M&A deals has not surged in 2024, the average size of deals has increased, demonstrating interest from (often private-equity-backed) firms in pursuing larger targets Off-channel communication tops the list of concerns amongst RIA compliance professionals, with advertising and marketing coming (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Communication Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A legal challenge to FINRA's operations as a self-regulatory organization has the potential to upend the current regulatory system for broker-dealers and their registered representatives A recent study indicates that while many consumers appear confident handling their finances on a 'DIY' basis during their careers, (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Assets Management Compliance Retirement Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey found that while 1/3 of advisory firms are currently using AI tools, another 1/3 are fearful of doing so, indicating that while some firms are eager to be early adopters of this technology, others are taking a wait-and-see approach, perhaps as regulation surrounding this technology evolves over time (..)

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We spend a lot of time here on unexpected, one-off, unbudgetable expenses that can blow up a retirement plan that doesn't have a lot of margin for error. Getting the inverter replaced dragged on for three months, the insurance adjuster provided almost no communication. There is an element of luck to this too I believe.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 6, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that self-directed retirement planning software provider NewRetirement has raised a $20M Series A round as the company demonstrates that its DIY tools really do turn a subset of consumers into bona fide prospects for financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

a single person, a couple, a business, or a retirement plan) and the date on which the agreement will become effective. To start, the agreement should contain basic information about the adviser-client relationship, including who the client is (e.g., The agreement should also lay out some acknowledgments for the client to review.

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Electronics Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 242

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

a single person, a couple, a business, or a retirement plan) and the date on which the agreement will become effective. To start, the agreement should contain basic information about the adviser-client relationship, including who the client is (e.g., The agreement should also lay out some acknowledgments for the client to review.

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Electronics Clients Retirement Planning Financial Advice 238

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Advisors also can support the backdoor Roth process by communicating with clients' tax preparers about the strategy and why they are recommending it for their mutual client.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning can be a difficult and confusing process for couples. By focusing on a few key areas, setting financial goals, and doing your research, you can find ways to enjoy retirement together. Set Financial Goals In retirement, educate yourself on your financial situation and investment strategy.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Healthcare 52

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

OCTOBER 1, 2023

By Mike Beirne, MDRT Round the Table editor As there are many types of clients in a range of demographics, there also are a variety of ways to communicate with them. Allocating retirement planning I introduce asset allocation with clients by dividing retirement life into two parts: basic life and high-quality life.

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Clients Asset Allocation Retirement Planning Transportation 102

FMG

MARCH 3, 2025

Instead of listing ten tips for retirement planning, share your top three and ask, What would you add to this list? For instance, many people feel overwhelmed by retirement planning. Whats your biggest challenge when it comes to retirement planning? Lets break it into manageable steps together.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 28, 2022

There could be other reasons to update your retirement account beneficiaries, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a new child or grandchild. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. Communication is crucial when preparing heirs to inherit wealth, and this includes discussing what they plan to do with the money.

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Estate Planning Planning Communication Retirement 98

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ultimately, the key point is that because the results of Monte Carlo simulations contain a significant amount of nuance, particularly if being utilized as part of an ongoing planning relationship, advisors can consider using them as an internal analytical tool but communicating the results through the use of risk-based guardrails or as a tradeoff between (..)

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Financial Planning Planning Retirement Portfolio 246

Harness Wealth

MARCH 7, 2025

Learn about his insights into effective communication and transparent expectations for remote teams, shared recently at the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Summit 2025. Many firms and advisors also regularly participate in pro bono planning that aids people of any means with volunteer services.

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Taxes Retirement Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 52

WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The answer to “how much you need to retire” is shaped by various factors, including the kind of retirement life you dream of, your age, and the expenses you anticipate during your retirement years. Retirement planning is not just about reaching a target savings number.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Risk Tolerance Healthcare 81

Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Build Trust With Email Marketing By far, the top media used to maintain a relationship with your clients and audience, and communicate with them, is email. It allows for personalized communication, nurturing leads over time and reinforcing your expertise. Learn more about our Total Marketing Package for financial advisors.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

You can start hosting webinars by first choosing topics that matter to your audiencethings like retirement planning, wealth preservation, or smart investment strategies. By discussing relevant topics like wealth preservation, retirement planning, or tax strategies, advisors can establish themselves as knowledgeable and approachable.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Retirement planning, like any type of robust financial planning, should include stress testing your investment strategy and financial plan. Over the long term, as your life changes, you’ll need to consider whether your weightings in stocks vs bonds is appropriate. After all, volatility is a when , not an if.

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Clever Girl Finance

AUGUST 15, 2022

So that being said, the key ingredient to conquering finances in marriage is communication. You may have different spending habits, monthly expenses, and even communication skills when you first get married. Ways to communicate about finances in marriage. Retirement. Plan a nice dinner, go for a long walk, etc.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Bring in an expert to speak on topics like retirement planning, tax strategies, sustainable investing, or market insights. Community Events : Partner with local community organizations to create a sense of connection. Sponsor a pickleball tournament, open to your community, and invite a professional to teach/compete.

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Clients Planning Education Communication 52

Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retirement planning, like any type of robust financial planning, should include stress testing your investment strategy and financial plan. After all, volatility is a when , not an if. Disclosures Examples in this article are generic, hypothetical and for illustration purposes only.

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Marketing Marketing Retirement Portfolio 52

FMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Bring in an expert to speak on topics like retirement planning, tax strategies, sustainable investing, or market insights. Community Events : Partner with local community organizations to create a sense of connection. Sponsor a pickleball tournament, open to your community, and invite a professional to teach/compete.

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Clients Planning Education Communication 52

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Do you specialize in retirement planning for small business owners? Including video marketing in your plan can improve communication with clients. Tailoring Your Communications for Different Client Segments In financial advisor marketing, using just one method doesn’t work for everyone.

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By understanding their financial concerns, online habits, and how they like to communicate, you can improve your marketing. Millennials want to learn about things like student loans, saving for a home, and planning for the future. This guide will show you how to connect with this tech-savvy group using technology millennials embrace.

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Financial Advisor Financial Advice Marketing Marketing 52

Fortune Financial

JANUARY 11, 2024

Maintaining this awareness is a continuous effort; keeping all employees up-to-date with regular communication about any changes or additions to the benefits is essential. Utilize Various Communication Channels Ensure that all channels are clear and free of jargon to make them accessible to all employees.

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