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#FASuccess Ep 432: Crafting “Input Deliverables” That Show Financial Planning Value To Clients Without Creating Busy-Work, With Seth Scott

Nerd's Eye View

And be certain to listen to the end, where Seth shares how he decided to become a Certified Tax Preparer after buying a retiring advisor's tax practice (and why he is planning to earn the Enrolled Agent license to gain more specialized training to better serve his clients' tax preparation needs), how Seth is gaining inroads with churches (and their (..)

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

Nerd's Eye View

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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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

Nerd's Eye View

In his paper, Akerlof suggests three strategies that could be used to counteract the effects of quality uncertainty and increase consumer confidence: licensing, quality guarantees, and branding.

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Announcing Expanded IAR CE And Price Updates And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

Combined with the continued availability of CE credit for CFP certification, CPA and EA licenses, and various Investment & Wealth Institute (IWI) and American College designations, Kitces Premier Members have a wide variety of opportunities to fulfill their CE requirements. Read More.

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Midyear Outlook 2022 | Navigating Turbulence | July 12, 2022

James Hendries

When times are turbulent, the surest path toward progress remains sound financial advice from dedicated professionals who have logged many hours in similar conditions. Please reach out to your trusted financial advisor with any questions. Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates.

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. It will teach you how to avoid shenanigans, crap products, and other scummy practices that are unfortunately common in financial advice. Note: Ryan holds both insurance and FINRA licenses. 56 Capital Partners www.56capitalpartners.com

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

Carson Wealth

I could also be fairly sure that Tammy is a licensed insurance agent and that she has access to sophisticated software tools and may or may not engage in financial planning. If a financial service professional represents an insurance company, they must be legally appointed by that company as an agent.