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

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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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. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2022

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. Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Christa is the Managing Director of Financial Planning and Business Development at Sebold Capital, a fee-only RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, which manages $300M across more than 100 client households. Welcome back to the 363rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Christa Madison.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. Pro bono financial planning refers to free, no-strings-attached financial advice and planning for underserved people. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mindy is the owner of Creative Money, an independent RIA based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique 12-month financial planning engagement – or as Mindy puts it on her homepage, “financial planning that doesn’t suck” – which has allowed her firm to work with nearly 400 client households just this year.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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 to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2023

While it remains to be seen whether the measures will actually be enacted, proposed measures include raising income and capital gains tax rates, instituting wealth taxes, and reducing the state estate tax exemption, potentially creating future planning opportunities for advisors with clients in those states. Read More.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Fee-only advisors receive no compensation from the sale of investment or insurance products. If you are a corporate employee looking for help planning for the exercise of your stock options, you should ask the adviser about their knowledge and experience in dealing with clients like you. What are your conflicts of interest?

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. Pro bono financial planning refers to free, no-strings-attached financial advice and planning for underserved people. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Which led many firms to market all the ways they were 'better' than other sources of financial advice by highlighting their status as fiduciaries, fee-only advisors, or by offering (more) comprehensive financial planning services beyond investment management, as just a few examples.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey sponsored by CFP Board demonstrates the upsides of a career in financial planning, from a median salary of nearly $200,000 to flexible work schedules and a strong sense of purpose among advisors.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

During recent conversations, I’ve come across several people unfamiliar with the concept of fee-only financial planning, let alone considering it as a feasible choice. To shed light on this, I want to articulate the distinctive approach we use at MainStreet Financial Planning.

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XY Planning Network

JANUARY 22, 2024

EXCLUSIVE XYPN LIVE CONTENT Whether you embrace the technical side of marketing with both arms or at arm's length, the fact remains: leveraging it in your RIA marketing plan will bring you long-term gains.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Zack is the Director of Financial Planning and Participant Engagement of Greenspring Advisors, an RIA based in Towson, Maryland, that manages $2 billion of private wealth assets under management for 1,300 client households and advises on an additional $5 billion in retirement plan assets. My guest on today's podcast is Zack Hubbard.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Most fiduciaries don’t sell products: Most fiduciary advisors are only paid by a percentage of assets they manage for clients. This AUM based fee structure is common among fee-only advisors who are almost always full-time fiduciaries. NAPFA advisors are all fee-only financial advisors.

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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. Others use frequent emails to stay in regular contact, sending reminders or helpful information relevant to their clients.

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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

MAY 21, 2024

So, whether you're interested in learning about how to build a career entirely at fee-only firms, the unexpected upsides of impostor syndrome, or how to handle situations where clients bring their own investment ideas to the table, then we hope you enjoy this episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast, with Dann Ryan.

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XY Planning Network

JULY 18, 2022

6 MIN READ. Although seemingly obvious, it’s worth saying—a firm isn’t a firm without clients. It can be tempting to think of your marketing activities as aside from your actual firm and what it is you do day to day.

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XY Planning Network

JULY 25, 2022

With regulatory changes driving advisors to rein in their fees along with clients yearning for more holistic fiduciary advice, it’s becoming increasingly imperative that entrepreneurial-minded advisors are focused on building firms that ensure their interests align with their clients’. 4 MIN READ.

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Tobias Financial

APRIL 1, 2025

Francheska brings a personalized, forward-thinking approach to financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. He tailors his approach to support long-term goals, whether it’s retirement planning, saving for education, or managing major life transitions.

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XY Planning Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Seven years ago XYPN started conducting an annual benchmarking survey of its members to provide data-backed firm journey analysis for fee-for-service financial planning firms. The survey focuses on revenue and expenses, client services, sources of clients/business, and pricing.

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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. Fee-Only financial advisors, on the other hand, do not receive commissions and are compensated through a fee-for-service model.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

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! Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 4, 2024

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! Welcome to the 388th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Freeman Linde. Read More.

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Your Richest Life

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan plan can forgive up to $20,000 for qualified borrowers. Here’s an overview of the plan, who qualifies, and what the next steps are: Is the repayment pause extended? Do I qualify for The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan? 31, 2023. .

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks with Ann Garcia, partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, about planning for mid-work professionals. flowfp.com) Don't let the potential for estate law changes be an excuse to not do estate planning. wealthmanagement.com) Advisers 7 more lessons from building an fee-only RIA from scratch.

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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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XY Planning Network

APRIL 24, 2023

It was quite a significant change from my first XYPN conference experience in 2014 when most folks turned up their noses to the idea of expanding access to financial planning, not to mention in a fee-only, fee-for-service way.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example, your plan might call for a 60% allocation to stocks but with the gains that stocks have experienced you might now be at 70% or more. Financial Planning is vital. Do it yourself if you’re comfortable or hire a fee-only financial advisor to help you. Photo credit: Phillip Taylor PT.

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Inside Information

JULY 25, 2024

And by the way, LPL recruited Summit Planning Group away from Lincoln Financial. I can tell you that when I was editor of Financial Planning magazine, I discovered that there is a whole public relations ecosystem churning out favorable press releases and miscellaneous announcements that they would position as ‘news.’

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Your Richest Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are a few ways to keep your finances healthy during the holidays: Create a budget for a financially healthy holiday season Have you ever gone to the grocery store without a list, only to come home with an excess of snacks and treats you never planned to buy in the first place? It’s not just about gifts, either.

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XY Planning Network

MARCH 24, 2025

Ive entirely hopped on the AI train now, even having ChatGPT create meal plans for my family each week. When used correctly, AI makes us better and more productive at what we do. I knew it was time to roll up my sleeves and dive in.

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