The Power of Thoughtful Financial Advice During Key Life Events
Wealth Management
JUNE 16, 2023
Proactive engagement reflects a commitment to comprehensive financial wellness, creating a meaningful and long-lasting impact on clients’ lives.
Highlights From The Advise AI Conference 2024
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The possibilities at the intersection of AI and financial advice are exciting – faster processes, better connections, less time on ‘busy work’ – but also come with uncertainty about the future of the field. What might the field of financial advice even look like in 10 years?
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 30–December 1)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
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?).
Adviser links: objectives and aspirations
Abnormal Returns
MAY 13, 2024
blogs.cfainstitute.org) How life events affect retirement planning. papers.ssrn.com) Advisers There is an tension inherent in the practice of financial advice. investmentecosystem.com) Reflections on eight years of running a financial planning practice.
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Rebuilding The Kitces Members Section And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2025
Which is surprising to some, given that a decade ago, the emergence of so-called "robo-advisors" was supposed to displace human financial advisors and compress advisory fees. In reality, though, the robos struggled to gain traction, and the human financial advice business just continues to grow.
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10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”
The Big Picture
MARCH 18, 2025
Media Madness : Do we really need 24/7 financial advice for our investments we wont draw on for decades? when the best course for our long-term financial health is to do nothing? We are too often swayed by recent events. Why are we constantly prodded to take action now! It boils down to context.
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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 17, 2023
has increasingly made financial services products available directly to consumers, financial advisors have focused more and more on the business of financial advice itself. But as technology (in particular, the internet!)
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Personal finance links: life filters
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 12, 2023
open.spotify.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with James Choi about personal financial advice and the importance of defaults. calibratingcapital.com) Five signs you need a financial advisor including experiencing a big life event. Podcasts Morgan Housel talks about the importance of 'playing your own game.'
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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The ‘millionaires’ tax will also ensnare taxpayers who exceed the $1M limit after selling a home, business, stock options, or other types of one-time events. Article is a general communication only and should not be used as the basis for making any type of tax, financial, legal, or investment decision.
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TikTokInvestors
The Big Picture
MAY 9, 2024
Bad financial advice reaches naïve, impressionable consumers of social media without any guardrails or controls. Always be wary of social media influencers who use engagement bait tactics to sell a course or event.” 2 Sure, you can claim mainstream media is bad, but social media is worse.
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#FASuccess Ep 405: When Being ‘Youthful’ Turns From A Liability To An Asset In Building Your (Long-Term) Advisory Business, With Gaetano Sacco
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We also talk about how Gaetano has built his current practice up to $75 million in just 5 years in part through client referrals that came after he got really proactive in addressing client concerns (from phone calls to webinars to additional written commentary and even crafting an expertise on PPP loans while they were available) during the COVID-induced (..)
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Drafting RIA Advisory Agreements: Best Practices And Essential Elements To Include
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 24, 2022
While many IRAs include a clause in their advisory agreements limiting their liability in giving financial advice in good faith, the SEC and state regulators have recently been scrutinizing such ‘hedge clauses’ to the extent that they may be found impermissible going forward.
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Drafting RIA Advisory Agreements: Best Practices And Essential Elements To Include
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 24, 2022
While many IRAs include a clause in their advisory agreements limiting their liability in giving financial advice in good faith, the SEC and state regulators have recently been scrutinizing such ‘hedge clauses’ to the extent that they may be found impermissible going forward.
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50th Anniversary Of The CFP Marks: The Journey, Current State Of CFP Board, And Growing The Financial Planning Profession
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Gradually, CFP Board also raised the ethical standards for CFP professionals, introducing a fiduciary standard on financial planning in 2008 and, in 2020, an expanded fiduciary standard that applies whenever the certificant is giving financial advice.
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Kitces & Carl Ep 123: Does Every Prospective Client Fit A Niche, Or Do Advisor Specializations Leave More Underserved?
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 19, 2023
pre-retirees with employer pension annuity choices), political or religious affiliations, or significant life events that create central themes and recurring concerns that an advisor can specialize in (e.g., Most commonly, niches present as particular needs of a firm's clients.
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Financial Advisor Marketing to Millennials: Reach Success
Midstream Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Key Highlights Millennials can benefit a lot from getting financial advice. You should change your marketing approach to meet the specific financial needs and interests of millennials. Listen to their concerns and adjust your financial advice to align with their goals. Right now, few of them use advisors regularly.
Kitces & Carl Ep 138: Crafting Your Own Stop-Doing List To Create Capacity For What Really Matters
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 16, 2024
In the initial stages of their careers, many financial advicers find that, with little revenue coming in and less than a full load of client-facing work to do, they spend the majority of their time on operations and marketing as they try to establish their practice.
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The Reboot and Rebrand of Advisor Today
NAIFA Advisor Today
JANUARY 28, 2025
Richardson is a financial planner who has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2005. His primary focus is to help people align their financial decisions with their values and truths to live enriching lives.
Brighton Jones’s Carley Dillon on Achieving 15% Annual Organic Growth, Holding Team Members Accountable to Hitting Metrics, and Delivering “Wealth Alignment”
Steve Sanduski
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
including their intense focus on metrics, culture, growth, referral marketing , and how they’ve structured their regions and “pods” to deliver “wealth alignment” that goes far beyond typical financial advice. Broadening the client experience to include world-class events (like an African safari!)
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Top Strategies for Registered Investment Advisor Marketing
Midstream Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Key Highlights The financial advice world is changing. They need to put in more effort to attract prospective clients looking for financial advice. Understanding the Marketing Landscape for RIAs The world of financial advice is changing fast. This helps them draw in new clients who need financial advice.
Elevate Your Game: New Financial Advisor Prospecting Methods
Midstream Marketing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
[link] [link] [link] New Financial Advisor Prospecting When You Attend Networking Functions Keep Your Business Cards In Your Car When attending networking functions, it’s crucial to always have your business cards handy. This helps potential clients find you when they look for financial advice online.
Enhance Your Reach: Content Marketing for Financial Advisors
Midstream Marketing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
By making helpful and interesting content often, you show that you are a reliable choice for financial advice. This approach can draw in new clients who are looking for guidance in today’s complicated financial world. Trust is very important in the financial services industry. Be unique with your financial advice.
Why a CRM for Financial Advisors is Critical For Growing Your Business
FMG
OCTOBER 6, 2022
From financial planning and risk analysis tools to marketing automation platforms , technology streamlines processes, increases productivity, and helps you grow your business faster. From intuitive event calendars to account administration, Wealthbox and FMG Suite work in sync to give financial advisors more control and flexibility. .
Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns
Midstream Marketing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Another way is to collect business cards at events. A great way for financial advisors to build strong relationships and get referrals is by knowing their community and networking. Think about joining local events, supporting charity projects, or joining business groups. Basic financial advice doesnt work anymore.
Women and Investing: What Is Your Brand?
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 8, 2023
By 2030, $30 trillion, or two-thirds of U.S.
Guide to Financial Advisor Marketing for Millennials
FMG
JANUARY 24, 2024
According to Smart Asset , only 11% of millennials use financial advisors regularly. Only about a third of financial advisors actively target millennials. That means many millennials need financial advice and plenty of opportunities for financial advisors.
Why Banks Are Turning to Planning Tech to Boost Client Engagement
eMoney Advisor
APRIL 13, 2023
Closer Than Ever to Clients “We are incredibly bullish on the future of financial advice.” ” That’s Shawn Mihal, LPL’s new head of financial institution services, sharing his firm’s recent successes with the Bank Insurance and Securities Association (BISA).
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5 Marketing Tactics Bringing Real Results (From Real Advisors)
FMG
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
As a refresher, some of the most popular forms of marketing include: Events Webinars Social Media Email Marketing SEO/Website Traffic Podcasts Video/YouTube PPC Read on to see real-life examples of financial advisors using some of these marketing tactics and how they worked for them. Looking to start planning events for your firm?
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Incorporating the Financial Planning Hierarchy of Needs to Achieve Holistic Financial Planning
eMoney Advisor
DECEMBER 27, 2022
One way to assess this is to look at the value of financial advice as it stacks up to basic human needs. Cash flow and basic needs encompasses food, housing, and daily expenses and ensures the fundamentals, including physiological needs, are covered financially. Money and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
5 Steps to Client Retention for Financial Advisors
Indigo Marketing Agency
AUGUST 22, 2024
Financial decisions are often tied to significant life events which can be a source of uncertainty, and anxiety. To utilize this client retention strategy, go beyond mere financial advice by listening actively, showing empathy, and asking about client concerns, aspirations, and feedback.
Master Niche Marketing for Financial Advisors: Expert Tips
Midstream Marketing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Introduction In the busy world of financial advice, it’s important to stand out. If you are a financial advisor looking to grow your client base and make a real impact, you need to learn good marketing strategies. It allows financial advisors to stand out. Clients often look for financial advice that suits them.
Can you use AI to help manage your money?
WiserAdvisor
OCTOBER 5, 2023
However, a vast majority of people still place their trust in human financial advisors with whom they can communicate face-to-face and receive pertinent financial advice. Advice via AI-powered robo-advisors AI-powered robo-advisors have become popular tools for managing investments. Is AI the future of personal finance?
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Meet the firm that is finally bringing financial planning to small accounts!
Sara Grillo
JANUARY 8, 2024
As many corporate employees tend to have smaller account sizes, this entire group would be shunned by the typical financial advisor who usually has high account minimums of $1MM or above. By the way, if you happen to be a small investor looking for financial advice, I have a list of advisors who are open to serving such clients.
Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
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24/7 Financial Advice
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 7, 2022
There are periods of time when we all flip on the TV and watch live events unfold in real-time. National disasters, wars, crises, big entertainment and sporting events all tend toward communal viewing. How does all of this “free financial advice” impact your collective psyche? Viewership soared… ~~~.
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Why do Physicians Need Financial Advisors and How to Find Them
WiserAdvisor
DECEMBER 1, 2023
This article will shed light on why physicians particularly need financial advisors to navigate the financial intricacies of their lives. These milestones can often bring unique financial challenges for physicians. each of these events can profoundly impact an individual’s financial situation.
Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
OCTOBER 23, 2023
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
OCTOBER 16, 2023
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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently
eMoney Advisor
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Recent research 1 found that there is a large population of Americans interested in financial guidance. Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. Focus on short-term goals.
Harness Ranks #1 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Among All Tax Tech Startups
Harness Wealth
AUGUST 13, 2024
Media Contact Nate Eldridge neldridge@harnesswealth.com About Harness Founded in 2018, Harness seeks to make bespoke tax & financial advice accessible to more households and small businesses by curating a community of innovative advisory firms and powering them with a modern practice platform. For complete results of the Inc.
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written. Actual economic or market events may turn out differently than anticipated. We believe financial advice should come from unbiased and certified professionals. Economies and markets fluctuate.
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