Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid a flurry of SEC-proposed rules for investment advisers, the Investment Adviser Association this week called on the regulator to assess whether the compliance burden these regulations would put on advisers outweighs (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that nearly a third of advisors in the independent broker-dealer channel have considered transitioning to the RIA channel during the past year as they seek higher payouts and not just "independence" but (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 5, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed a bill that would direct the SEC to conduct a study and carry out a rulemaking on the definition of a "small entity" to reduce the compliance burden on small businesses, (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as enforcement of the SEC’s new marketing rule began on November 4, advisory firms are taking a variety of approaches. Also in industry news this week: Why “SECURE 2.0”

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a survey indicating that about 90% of financial advisors would switch firms based on bad technology at their current firm, and that 44% have already done so.

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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

MAY 31, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a study from Cerulli Associates indicates a lack of fee transparency represents a significant hurdle for many investors when considering working with a financial advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 4, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that credit ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded its assessment of the U.S. government's creditworthiness from an AAA rating to AA+.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 16, 2023

riabiz.com) Compliance Compliance is one of the biggest concerns of advisers. thinkadvisor.com) AI tools are coming for the compliance function. investmentnews.com) Advisers How a financial planner is like a general practitioner. flowfp.com) Tony Isola, "Withdrawal rates are more than numbers on a spreadsheet."

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks setting boundaries with Emily Rassam who is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management. wealthmanagement.com) Dynasty Financial Partners is still targeting an IPO. investmentnews.com) Practice management Why firms need to make compliance an ally, not an obstacle.

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BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

Category: Compliance. The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market. Related: Compliance and Automation – An Ideal Unison!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Back in the day, financial planners used to be able to place ads in the local paper and Yellow Pages to get clients. Of course, this is a scenario that leaves zero time to actually serve financial practice clients and manage their money! But thats still not good enough for financial planners, given the highly regulated industry.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 18, 2023

We also talk about how Nancy explains the value of her divorce planning work to prospective clients and what she actually does to earn her fees on a divorce case, the steps that Nancy took to begin to scale her divorce practice as she built her reputation and the volume of clients grew, and how Nancy ultimately decided that the responsibilities that (..)

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog we discuss how to get started in financial planner marketing without spending a gazillion dollars! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. P.S. Here are some financial planner marketing blogs for you!

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AdvisorPR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Comprehensive, current, and actionable program trains members to engage with the media and use FPA MediaSource, the automated media query platform connecting financial planners and journalists. Considerations for getting ready to work with the media, including recommended material to develop and compliance protocols.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an advice-only financial planner? The benefits of advice-only financial planners.

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NAIFA Advisor Today

APRIL 25, 2024

Richard Dobson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who strives to simplify communication between clients and financial advisors. He is also a NAIFA member and has previously served as a former FINRA Broker Dealer Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Richard is the author of Make Simplicity Your Superpower!

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. What is a financial paraplanner? How do you get a job as a financial paraplanner?

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. From RIA compliance best practices to using behavioral marketing tactics to get more clients, this list is loaded with one helpful resource after another to send you into 2024.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2024

As a parent and financial planner, ensuring that we make the smartest financial decisions for our families is crucial. Each has unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you decide which fits best with your financial situation, risk tolerance, and goals.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Compliance and Security for RIAs Compliance and data security matter a lot in the financial services industry. By focusing on compliance and security, you can earn your clients trust. These resources might have financial planners, checklists, or eBooks. A lot of clients use these devices.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

In this blog, we’ll break down industry jargon, share what various credentials indicate and explain why the financial services industry is so regulated. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . Three broad financial planning designations include:

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Inside Information

DECEMBER 1, 2024

I’ve profiled another interesting solution—Greenboard—in this issue of the newsletter; it turns out that there’s a lot of rote work in compliance. I can envision the new client onboarding solutions taking on AI and auto-fill the paperwork from the CRM, and do a more automatic job of proposing portfolio rebalancing.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ? A CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). It is one of the most recognized and respected financial planning certifications in the industry.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Advice-only financial planning is fee-only comprehensive financial planning without the expectation or even the option to manage any client investments. Financial planning is offered as a stand-alone product; it is the only thing that an advice-only financial planner does. If you have questions, please contact me.

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Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Financial Examiner. Insurance Advisor.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)? A CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). It is one of the most recognized and respected financial planning certifications in the industry.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Regular Updates and Check-ins With Clients In financial planning, talking with clients is very important. Communicating often helps to build trust with your financial planner. It also shows that you are a good guide for their financial planning. Financial services must follow several guidelines.

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Sara Grillo

JULY 8, 2022

Others that require a more detailed response will either get forwarded to a teammate (financial planner or portfolio manager) who can research the answer, or scheduled to my calendar later in the day when I can focus on a response or call the client directly. Work on outstanding compliance tasks: 1 hour.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Please note: This list of flat fee and advice-only advisors by state is not an endorsement of any particular individual, their firm, or their services; please do your own research when selecting a financial advisor. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

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Carson Wealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

However, note that tax laws and income brackets can change frequently so double-checking you’re in compliance is always wise. Just remember to talk with your financial planner and accountant to ensure you’re benefitting to the full extent possible.

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