The Big Picture

MAY 5, 2023

Rather than accept the volatility of month-to-month economic datapoints — NFP, Consumer Spending, Manufacturing, Inflation, etc. From the perspective of an asset management and financial planning firm, the challenge is getting people to ignore the day-to-day noise in favor of thinking about where prices will be a decade hence.

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eMoney Advisor

JANUARY 12, 2023

We’ve gathered seven unique volunteer opportunities for financial professionals, including pro bono financial planning. A 2021 study measured the impact pro bono financial planning can have on cancer patients. Foundation for Financial Planning. Financial Planning Association chapters.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2023

While it remains to be seen whether the measures will actually be enacted, proposed measures include raising income and capital gains tax rates, instituting wealth taxes, and reducing the state estate tax exemption, potentially creating future planning opportunities for advisors with clients in those states. Read More.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. Americans and the world at large dealt with the economic ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, post-pandemic industrial effects, and rising inflation and interest rates. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 3] [link]. [4]

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2022

Anna is the founder of Dare to Dream Financial Planning, an independent RIA based in New York City that has grown to more than $400,000 of annual revenue in barely 3 years by building a focused base of 32 ongoing clients coupled with more than a dozen project-based planning clients who go through a one-day financial planning intensive.

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AdvicePay

APRIL 12, 2023

The economic challenges of 2022 combined with the rapid increase of inflation and interest rates motivated clients to seek out more than just investment management services from financial professionals. People not only want real financial planning, they need it.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

If youre searching for a fiduciary financial planner, flat-fee financial planning, or the best alternative to AUM-based advisors, this article will help you decide which model is right for you. You prefer a fiduciary financial planner who isnt incentivized to keep assets under management.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 22, 2022

With recent economic changes, though, there are renewed opportunities for advisors to help clients manage their cash more effectively. For example, bank account balances have increased sharply in the last three years due to governmental programs in response to the pandemic and also to generally rising wages and salaries.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 22, 2022

With recent economic changes, though, there are renewed opportunities for advisors to help clients manage their cash more effectively. For example, bank account balances have increased sharply in the last three years due to governmental programs in response to the pandemic and also to generally rising wages and salaries.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2024

Financial advisors often discuss how futile it is to try and predict what will happen in the stock market, and yet the reality is that a core component of creating a financial plan involves making a prediction for how markets will behave, at least in the long run.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 23, 2023

Welcome back to the 334th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Meg is the Founder and Lead Financial Planner for Flow Financial Planning, a virtual RIA serving mid-career women in tech that oversees almost $60 million in assets under management for 60 client households.

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Discipline Funds

MARCH 10, 2025

This is also what makes retirement planning so difficult – you effectively lose an asset in your portfolio when your income stops or declines. And this is why I’ve become such a big advocate of defining our durations within our financial plans.

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eMoney Advisor

JANUARY 31, 2023

The subject matter at the time was focused on investment and economic updates. But my thinking changed when I realized that as a planning-led firm, we should be providing more to our clients than market updates—we were missing a big opportunity.

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eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Here are a few more reasons to apply it in your financial planning practice. To start, gratitude can support your clients’ commitment to pursuing their financial goals. 5 As economic uncertainty rises, so too can feelings of stress and anxiety. So, how can you leverage gratitude in your financial planning practice?

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Zoe Financial

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Investing: Focus On Your Longterm Financial Goals Its imperative to begin the investment process with a clear idea of your goals and the time frame for your financial plan to accomplish them. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 12, 2023

Notably, Historical and Regime-Based Monte Carlo models outperformed Traditional and Reduced-CMA models not only in general, but also throughout most of the individual time periods tested, as they had less error across many types of economic and market conditions.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 25, 2023

We conclude with why Ari feels grateful that the advisory business model is so successful, as it takes away the pressure to focus on the business economics and instead gives him more opportunities to connect with the human aspect of financial planning and create deep and meaningful relationships with the people around him and in his life.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this guest post, Chris Stanley, investment management attorney and Founding Principal of Beach Street Legal, discusses in depth the various stages of buying, selling, and merging an investment advisory and financial planning business.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 30, 2025

Market fluctuations and economic changes can bring up important financial considerations. Whether assessing cash flow, reviewing investment strategies, or evaluating long-term financial plans, it can be helpful to take a step back and explore different aspects of your financial picture.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Creating a financial plan is the first step toward achieving financial freedom. Financial plans are essential for setting your financial goals in motion. Not every financial plan stands the test of time, and multiple options can often lead you astray.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 15, 2022

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks with Anna N’Jie-Konte who is the founder of Dare to Dream Financial Planning about leveraging her reach. kitces.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Melina Palmer is founder and CEO of The Brainy Business, which provides behavioral economics consulting to businesses of all sizes from around the world.

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International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

Recognized in over 27 countries globally, the CFP® designation is one of the most respected and widely acknowledged credentials in financial planning. Individuals who earn this certification are thoroughly prepared to offer expert financial advice. From there, they collaborate with you to develop a tailored financial plan.

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Tobias Financial

APRIL 1, 2025

Francheska brings a personalized, forward-thinking approach to financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. He tailors his approach to support long-term goals, whether it’s retirement planning, saving for education, or managing major life transitions.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 13, 2023

However, the reality is that it’s very expensive to build and maintain technology, especially when considering the full range of CRM, portfolio management, financial planning, and more than a dozen other sub-categories of technology that financial advisors use in their firms. broker-dealers, RIA aggregators, TAMPs, etc.)

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Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As someone deeply entrenched in financial planning and chronologically standing on the threshold of pre-retirement, the book was more than just a leisure read—it was a revelation. My reading list is usually dominated by stock market noise, economic reports, and client-related materials.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the U.S.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Navigating Record-High Credit Card Debt With a Solid Financial Plan Credit card debt has reached a record high of $1 trillion despite high borrowing costs that may continue rising, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve. Impact on Economic Growth On a macroeconomic level, rising borrowing costs can slow down economic growth.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On the other hand, the past decade has seen an explosion of 'vendor conferences', as more and more companies have discovered it's more economical to simply run their own conferences (at a breakeven or even a small loss) than to heavily sponsor the conferences of industry associations.

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Gen Y Planning

MARCH 10, 2025

As we move through the first quarter of 2025, weve had several clients, colleagues, and friends reach out with questions about recent market movements and the impact of tariff discussions on their personal financial plan. This volatility is partially driven by uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and their potential economic impact.

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Swings in the financial markets also highlight the benefitsand limitationsof diversification. During times of economic, financial, and political uncertainty, investors often wonder where to invest or what changes to make to their portfolio. Again, every recession or economic downturn is different. treasuries.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The choice between stocks and bonds depends on their individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals. Consider working with a fiduciary financial advisor to help manage your investments and provide financial planning guidance before and during retirement.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Navigating Record-High Credit Card Debt With a Solid Financial Plan Credit card debt has reached a record high of $1 trillion despite high borrowing costs that may continue rising, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve. Impact on Economic Growth On a macroeconomic level, rising borrowing costs can slow down economic growth.

Financial Planning 52

Financial Planning Planning Financial Advisor Budgeting 52

MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 2, 2023

“MainStreet Chalk Talk” The MainStreet Financial Planning Discussion Club When: Tuesday 3-21-23 at 7:30pm Eastern; 4:30pm Pacific ~30-45 minutes Recorded and able to retrieve for one week How : Zoom Meeting, Free to ongoing clients; $10 for guests Register here!

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The Big Picture

JULY 18, 2022

It only works for someone whose financial plan is fully funded, the rest of their house is in order, and they are playing with a modest amount of discretionary cash. Regardless, it is an interesting question. To answer it requires some imagination as to possible paths the market can take from here.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 19, 2023

Instead of qualifying our current economic situation as a recession, experts have been using the term “rolling recession.” The term means that instead of a widespread decline in economic activity affecting the entire country, certain industries or regions experience a downturn while others continue to grow. [2]

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