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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International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

Unlike their predecessors, they are tech-savvy, investment-curious, and financially independent-inded. But they also have a mild addiction to online shopping, an over-reliance on BNPL schemes, and a tendency to take financial advice from influencers who may or may not know what theyre talking about.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Michael Kitces about automation and the future of financial advice. standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks with Jason Wenk, CEO of Altruist, about how he is trying to build an all-in-one investment OS. smokestack.beehiiv.com) The first rule of financial advice is 'do no harm.'

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Consumers have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a provider of financial advice, from larger wirehouses and asset managers to smaller Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs).

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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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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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., Read More.

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XY Planning Network

JULY 8, 2024

For these situations where rules of thumb and back-of-the-napkin advice won't suffice, more comprehensive and detailed projections are still preferred, and traditional financial planning software is often the advisor's most effective tool. So, which planning software should you use? Let's take a look!

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 19, 2022

What's unique about Andrew, though, is how he, as a financial advisor with autism, has built a firm with a specialized niche of autistic and other neurodivergent clients, helping them navigate their unique and complex financial planning challenges.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Which would invariably result (after a considerable investment of both the firm owner's time and money) in a less-than-optimal experience for the new advisor and would likely do little to improve the industry's already dismal retention rate.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Notably, while the rule will create an additional compliance burden, the due diligence advisers offering comprehensive planning services (as well as their investment custodians) are likely already conducting on their clients to create an effective financial plan could be a 'defense mechanism' for these firms against criminals looking to take advantage (..)

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 31, 2023

There are many financial planning considerations before, during, and after a divorce. A key part of the process from a financial standpoint is dividing the assets. Here are some key considerations when financial planning for a divorce. What investments best suit your risk profile and goals?

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And be certain to read to the end, where we have provided an update to our popular “Financial AdvisorTech Solutions Map” (and also added the changes to our AdvisorTech Directory) as well!

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

Advisory agreements for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) contain many sections that are important both for the purposes of complying with SEC and state securities regulations, and for constituting a valid agreement between the RIA and the client.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 24, 2022

Advisory agreements for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) contain many sections that are important both for the purposes of complying with SEC and state securities regulations, and for constituting a valid agreement between the RIA and the client.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Investing A bear market provides different opportunities for different generations. awealthofcommonsense.com) Why now is a great time to get started investing. theguardian.com) Personal finance Helpful personal financial advice should not make you feel bad about yourself.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

In contrast, a fee-only, flat-fee financial planner provides transparent pricing, unbiased advice, and comprehensive financial planningwithout taking a percentage of your investments. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

If clients and advisors approach issues with a fundamentally different psychology, then an advisor's 'comprehensive' advice may not address the client's actual problems. Fortunately, financial advicers can bridge these communication gaps in a few ways, starting with their discovery process.

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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.

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Ballast Advisors

MAY 8, 2023

Financial planning is a vital aspect of life. Often, the financial lessons and advice passed down from generation to generation shape an individual’s approach to finances. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into some lessons they’ve learned and the role that financial planning plays in supporting their goals.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

Early in my career at a large broker-dealer in San Francisco, I noticed retirees were the ones getting all the attention, while the Millennials were craving financial knowledge and the attention of financial advisors. Tax and insurance advice was also somewhat constrained. Many advisors find that challenging.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As client expectations continue to evolve, there is an opportunity for financial planners to broaden and deepen their service offerings by providing holistic financial planning. One way to assess this is to look at the value of financial advice as it stacks up to basic human needs. The Hierarchy of Financial Needs.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk the evolution of financial advice with Preston Cherry founder and President of Concurrent Financial Planning. morningstar.com) Douglas Blake, Managing Director of Investment Services at Kingswood U.S., talks with Joshua Brown about the future of the advisor conference.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2024

About a decade or so ago, one of the most pressing issues facing the financial advice industry was the threat of an imminent deluge of advisor retirements coupled with a paucity of succession plans to transition clients to the next generation.

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Abnormal Returns

JUNE 5, 2023

Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Michael Kitces about the evolution of financial advice. peterlazaroff.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Brendan Frazier about his list of the 10 guiding principles of financial psychology. thinkadvisor.com) Fidelity Institutional’s alternative investments platform continues to garner assets.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 7, 2023

Investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an excellent way to save for retirement. However, selecting the right investments for your IRA can be challenging. In this article, we will explore some strategies to help you choose the best investments for your IRA.

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Abnormal Returns

JUNE 12, 2023

youtube.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Amy Mullen about five steps for values-based financial planning. etftrends.com) Robo-advice Why the SEC is scrutinizing robo advice. riabiz.com) Canadian private equity firm Altas Partners has agreed to invest in Mercer Global Advisors. kitces.com) M&A McKinsey & Co.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 8, 2024

While financial planning has become more popular, it’s still not center stage for most advisors. I’ve got Zack Hubbard , the director of financial planning and participant engagement at Greenspring Advisors, a fee only RIA. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Repeatable?

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 3, 2025

Mark Berg of Timothy Financial has a great story about how he scaled his hourly financial planning firm, grow it to a multiple-advisor company. I am a CFA charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. Not all hourly financial planning firms are one person shops! Check it out!

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2024

For most of its history, the financial advice industry has been very slow to change.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This might have been their own doing or the result of poor financial advice. 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. Maybe they’re right.

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International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

Achieving the status of Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) represents a significant professional milestone in financial services. Recognized in over 27 countries globally, the CFP® designation is one of the most respected and widely acknowledged credentials in financial planning.

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

By Craig Lemoine, Director of Consumer Investment Research . We speak a secret language in financial planning. So much of our world is filled with abbreviations surrounding insurance and investment products, processes, education and accomplishments. . Registration exams are required to talk to a customer or client.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the move to transparency in financial planning takes hold, regulations are changing in Colorado and other states. Here’s the triumph of virtue that financial planning transparency will (FINALLY) bring to planners across the country and the benefits to clients that come along with it. What should financial advisors do?

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