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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 15–16)

Nerd's Eye View

Which, if implemented under the new administration, could provide relief for investment advisers, particularly smaller firms that already have to balance compliance with client service, marketing, and the other duties that go into running a firm.

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The Definition of Work-Optional Lifestyle

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

The mass media in the United States tends to oversimplify the transition from the career phase to the retirement phase of our lives. Apparently walking into the sunset on a beach or through a meadow leads directly to a rocking chair on a front porch and that is retirement? The term “retirement” seems somewhat antiquated.

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How Many Bear Markets Have You Lived Through?

The Big Picture

The chart shows the peak-to-trough declines of all the bear markets with the popular definition of a 20% decline, measured up until the start of the first 20% rally. It is all part of the dynamics of risk markets that by definition go up and down. Have a look at the BAML chart above. 2 The current move from 2021 highs is shown in red.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week announced a proposed rule that would require RIAs to collect and verify their clients' personal information in an effort to prevent illicit activity, though many firms likely are taking many of these steps already Why larger RIAs and those that have been acquired tend to have worse client and staff (..)

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When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status

Nerd's Eye View

Thus, Advice, Business, Compensation, and Securities (ABCS) are the key elements in this definition. Nevertheless, the 'securities' component of the definition has several nuanced exceptions.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 11-12)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week released its 2023 examination priorities, which include its new marketing rule, Reg BI, and complicated investments The House of Representatives is considering legislation that would broaden the definition of who qualifies as an accredited investor and is potentially eyeing a role for financial advisors (..)

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Want More Jobs? Raise the Minimum Wage

The Big Picture

Owners tend to be fairly well off, and each incremental dollar they earn is more likely to be spent elsewhere – retirement savings, durable goods, etc. If you are a wages & labor nerd, definitely go check out the entire piece. It stays local and is likely to benefit the regional economy.

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