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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 15–16)

Nerd's Eye View

advanced tax and estate planning) and ensure that both members of client couples remain engaged in the planning process (to encourage a surviving partner to stay with the firm in case of a death of their spouse) could have more durable client satisfaction and, ultimately, higher client retention rates.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 30–December 1)

Nerd's Eye View

Which could prove to be a boon for the financial advice industry as more consumers are willing to entrust their assets to an advisor (while at the same time possibly making it tougher for some advisors to differentiate themselves primarily by how they put their clients' interests first?).

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22 Top Financial Advisor Podcasts To Listen To In 2025

Nerd's Eye View

Luckily, alongside the increasing popularity of podcasts on a seemingly infinite range of topics, there is a growing ecosystem of podcasts aimed at financial advisors, covering everything from practice management and career development to technical topics, such as investment, tax, and estate planning.

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Adviser links: staffing a growing firm

Abnormal Returns

youtube.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Michael Kitces about mastering the human side of financial advice. kitces.com) Ownership Nearly half of all financial planners surveyed by the CFP Board have an ownership stake in the company where they work. fa-mag.com) How to use the new digital estate planning platforms.

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How a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planner Can Save You $114K+

MainStreet Financial Planning

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Instead, they provide objective, conflict-free financial advice at a predictable cost.

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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. With 63 percent of Americans making $80,000-plus a year saying they “just haven’t gotten around” to estate planning, there’s plenty of room for improvement in that department.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice. Benefits of working with an independent fiduciary advisor Independence is important when seeking financial advice.