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

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study from Cerulli Associates shows that consumer trust in financial services companies has increased significantly over the past decade, with firms that provide a more personalized approach to providing financial (..)

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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2024: Top 24 Articles You Might Have Missed

Nerd's Eye View

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

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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. Are There Any Benefits to AUM-Based Advisors?

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Using A Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust (T-CRUT) To Give Twice To Both Loved Ones And Charitable Organizations

Nerd's Eye View

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. Of the many provisions in the bill, the so-called "Death of the Stretch" arguably received the lion's share of consternation from the financial advisor community.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Pillar 4: Estate planning Estate planning is often overlooked and deferred as an end-of-life task.

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Die with Zero: A Financial Planner’s Paradigm Shift in Paradise

Dear Mr. Market

It’s the adage of better to “give a warm hand than a cold one” Similarly, giving to charities while alive allows you to see and shape the difference your contributions make.This idea stood out to me as both a parent and a financial planner.

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Who Needs Estate Planning?

Carson Wealth

Estate Planning isn’t fun to think about. But estate planning is so much more than terminal actions – it helps set a stage for a rich life while protecting against unnecessary taxes and family feuds. . Who needs estate planning? Anyone with dependents, retirement accounts, life insurance or real property.