XY Planning Network

MARCH 24, 2025

If Im being honest, when AI first came onto the scene, I felt overwhelmed by it, so I used it very sparingly. Last September, I attended Hubspots annual conference, INBOUND. The overwhelming message throughout the event was that AI is the future (and the now), and we must embrace it.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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XY Planning Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

As fee-only planners, you dedicate your lives to your client’s financial well-being. A well-known piece of firm owner advice is to “put your clients first” when growing the business. And they’re right. Your clients are—and should be—the heart of your practice.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Welcome back to the 351st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2022

Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine. Amy is the owner of Rooted Planning Group, an independent RIA based in Corning, New York that oversees $67 million in assets under management for 175 client households. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome back to the 305th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mindy Crary. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

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Fee Only Portfolio Clients Planning 246

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. We do not charge a separate fee for financial planning services.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2023

As comprehensive financial planning has become more widely adopted, many financial advisors have felt pressure to find new ways to differentiate themselves by demonstrating their unique value to clients.

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Clients Communication Fee Only Financial Advisor 244

WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

Hiring a financial advisor is beneficial in multiple ways. You get access to financial expertise and knowledge on investments and money management, a deeper understanding of how markets work, and how to create and deploy the right investment strategies to attain your goals. Keep reading to find out.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a study from Cerulli Associates indicates a lack of fee transparency represents a significant hurdle for many investors when considering working with a financial advisor.

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. As 2023 comes to a close, we rounded up our top 10 most-viewed blogs published this year.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

AUGUST 24, 2021

I’d like to tell you that the problem emanates only from financial advisors who sell product, but sadly two former presidents of NAPFA, the country’s largest organization of fee-only advisors , were been implicated in fraud cases in recent years. Only invest in what you understand. FINANCIAL WRITING.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MAY 30, 2023

The post What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor? What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor? A Guide for Financial Planning When it comes to managing your finances, it’s crucial to work with a professional who puts your interests first. What is a Fee-Only Advisor?

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At XYPN LIVE 2024, we celebrated 10 years of doing that—supporting fee-for-service financial advisors in launching, running, and growing the firm of their dreams. That’s 10 years of REAL support, REAL independence, and REAL financial planning.

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If you're an established financial advisor setting out to launch your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm, transitioning clients from your previous firm is likely at the forefront of your concerns. Managing this process effectively is crucial for retaining clients and ensuring compliance.

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XY Planning Network

MAY 8, 2023

Sometimes that one word has the power to make financial advisors break out in a sweat. Many advisors—especially those who haven't managed their own compliance previously—can feel like it's the "monster in the closet." Let's talk compliance. But it doesn't need to be!

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 21, 2024

Welcome to the 386th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Dann Ryan. Dann is a Managing Partner of Sincerus Advisory, an RIA based in New York City, that oversees approximately $165 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Freeman is the Co-Founder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management (AUM) for 73 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde.

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Fee Only Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

Working as a financial advisor can be both financially rewarding and emotionally satisfying. By helping clients develop financial goals, creating a financial plan, and supporting the implementation and monitoring of the plan, advisors help clients live their best lives.

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XY Planning Network

JUNE 19, 2023

If you're interested in gathering Pro Tips covering everything from automations to marketing to business strategies geared toward financial advisors, join XYVA+’s monthly Office Hours on the second Monday of every month at 10 AM MST.

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XY Planning Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Email marketing remains a powerful tool in the digital marketing landscape, especially for financial professionals. Despite the rise of social media, email campaigns continue to deliver high engagement rates due to the trusted relationships financial advisors build with their clients.

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. 5 MIN READ. As 2022 comes to a close, we rounded up our top 10 most-viewed blogs published this year.

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XY Planning Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

As fee-only planners, you dedicate your lives to your client’s financial well-being. A well-known piece of firm owner advice is to “put your clients first” when growing the business. And they’re right. Your clients are—and should be—the heart of your practice.

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FMG

AUGUST 4, 2022

It is with this experience that I serve clients with an eye toward delivering solution-oriented financial planning and investment results. It only takes visitors 50 milliseconds to form an opinion – so make it count. The post Financial Advisor Website Showcase: New Lantern Advisors appeared first on FMG Suite.

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XY Planning Network

JANUARY 22, 2024

So how does a fee-only financial advisor (who probably prefers financial planning to marketing) go about creating and implementing higher-impact RIA marketing strategies?

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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hey there, RIA owners! Ready to kick your sales strategy up a notch? Whether you're a seasoned pro or considering diving into entrepreneurship, we have 30 actionable tips to help you convert your prospects into clients!

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XY Planning Network

JULY 25, 2022

As the business of financial advice continues to evolve, so too do the service models and compensation structures that advisors offer. 4 MIN READ.

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XY Planning Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As a fee-only financial planner, youve built something special. You've poured your energy, passion, and expertise into growing your firm and are making your best life a reality. But as your business evolves, the strategies, tools, and metrics that got you to this point may no longer be enough.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.”

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 28, 2024

Welcome to the 387th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Jenny Martella. Jenny is a Principal and Wealth Manager at Modera Wealth Management, an RIA based in Westwood, New Jersey, that oversees $12.5 Read More.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 4, 2022

What makes a good financial advisor website? We’ve worked with thousands of advisors across the country. And after analyzing data for our 30 top-performing websites, we discovered each advisor had 12 web pages in common. Fee-Only Web Page Financial advisors know a lot of jargon.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Welcome to the 402nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is John Mason. John is the President of Mason & Associates, an RIA based in Newport News, Virginia, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for approximately 390 client households. Read More.

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