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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days when financial advisors were first and foremost salespeople for insurance and investments products, the reality is that "advisor training and education" wasn't really about finance or advice… it was mostly just about learning how the company's products worked and how to effectively sell them to consumers.

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NAIFA Member Spotlight: Tom Schmidt: A Journey of Resilience, Relationships, and Advocacy in Financial Services

NAIFA Advisor Today

Tom entered the financial services industry in February 1988, stepping into a career he hadnt anticipated. Leaving behind a job at Amoco, Tom was enticed by the promise of a more rewarding future in financial services. He shares, For a newbie in the business, I had pretty good success right off the bat.

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#FA Success Ep 298: Navigating The Evolution From Broker-Dealer To RIA Platform Leadership, With Carolyn Armitage

Nerd's Eye View

Carolyn is the President of Thrivent Advisor Network, an RIA platform that offers partnership and affiliate models for financial advisors and oversees $6.5 billion in assets managed by over 20 affiliated independent advisor businesses.

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Foundation for Financial Service Professionals Announces Journal Author Award Winners

NAIFA Advisor Today

The Foundation for Financial Service Professionals has announced the recipients of the Kenneth Black Jr. Journal Author Awards for articles published in the Journal of Financial Service Professionals in 2023. The Foundation was established by the leadership of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) in 1982.

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The 2024 Kenneth Black Jr. Leadership Award Winner Is Mike McGlothlin

NAIFA Advisor Today

Mike served in leadership roles with FSP for the past 23 years and has proven himself a trusted thought leader in the financial service industry based on his speaking, writing, mentorship, volunteerism, and professional success. He has demonstrated his personal commitment as a lifelong learner and educator and ethical professional.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

Financial service professionals like Tammy climb a competence stairway to work with clients. 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.

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Examples of great things ethical financial advisors really like to do!

Envision Wealth Planning

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. Note: Envision Wealth Planning and James Brewer are featured in #7!*.

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