Regulators Must Distinguish Financial Advisement from Investment Advisement
Wealth Management
MAY 13, 2024
How illogic in DOL’s Retirement Security Rule produces a crisis of identity for insurance professionals.
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Adviser links: success rates
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 13, 2025
morningstar.com) Michael Kitces talks sustainability with Peter Krull, the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors. citywire.com) Mariner Wealth Advisors has purchased institutional consultant Cardinal Investment Advisors. kitces.com) 9 questions for Bob Veres about future of wealth management.
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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
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Adviser links: old school thinking
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 22, 2024
youtube.com) Larry Sprung talks with Josh Brown about his path to wealth management. mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com) Jordan Haynes talks with Justin Castelli about his transition into life planning, especially for financial advisers. riabiz.com) Alternatives Financial advisers leave wirehouses for a reason.
Friday links: the most important investing skill
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 20, 2023
(variety.com) Finance How Morgan Stanley ($MS) outpaced Goldman Sachs ($GS) in wealth management. news.crunchbase.com) Crypto companies, like FTX, invested in a bunch of crypto startups. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? on.ft.com) The CPA shortage is real.
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Unlocking New Revenue with AI in Financial Advising
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Andrew Altfest reveals how FP Alpha is revolutionizing financial planning through AI, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive services at the 2024 Nitrogen Fearless Investing Summit.
Adviser links: structuring compensation
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Ali is a corporate marketing advisor who has seen many sides of the wealth management business. podcasts.apple.com) The biz Software is eating financial advice. theirrelevantinvestor.com) The lastest in adviser fintech including new CEOs at Tifin and Nitrogen. riabiz.com) Demand for financial advice is only increasing.
Wednesday links: quitting books
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
blog.validea.com) China's stock market is cheap, but is it investable? wsj.com) Money management Wealth management is a growth business. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Bonds aren't boring any more.
Adviser links: exciting plans
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
(standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks with Jason Wenk, CEO of Altruist, about how he is trying to build an all-in-one investment OS. kitces.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Samantha Lamas and Danielle Labotka about why clients hire and fire their financial advisers.
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Friday links: a less predictable world
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 15, 2024
Crypto How spot Bitcoin ETFs are managed in real life. davenadig.substack.com) Wealth management firm Cetera Financial Group has approved four spot Bitcoin ETFs. bloomberg.com) Fund management Passive investing is driving down fees on all type of funds. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: false empowerment.
Adviser links: after-tax returns
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 26, 2024
Podcasts Jill Schlesinger talks with Blair duQuesnay of RWM about her path as a financial adviser. youtube.com) Michael Kitces talks with Kelli Kiemle, Managing Director of Growth and Client Experience of Halbert Hargrove, about maintaining culture across a remote firm. riabiz.com) How AI could be deployed in financial advice.
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Adviser links: a sense of purpose
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 24, 2024
standarddeviationspod.com) Fisher Investments Some estimates on how much a stake in Fisher Investments went for. riabiz.com) Fisher Investments is a unique asset. investmentnews.com) Why PE is still interested in financial advisory investments. pehub.com) Advisers An advisory firm is people.
Five Keys to Winning Wealth
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Aaron Klein shares transformative insights on redefining value in financial advising at the 2024 Nitrogen Fearless Investing Summit.
Adviser links: confident humility
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 9, 2024
riabiz.com) Robinhood ($HOOD) is planning to provide algorithmic investment advice. barrons.com) Advisortech DPL Financial just raised another round of capital. thinkadvisor.com) Ten books financial advisers should check out including "You Werent Supposed To See That: Secrets Every Investor Should Know" by Joshua Brown.
Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Bitcoin?
Wealth Management
MARCH 11, 2024
The recent crypto rally has financial advisers taking another look as investors worry about missing out on big gains.
Adviser links: advancing your business
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 8, 2024
podcasts.apple.com) Career Why it's so important to invest in the next generation of advisers. riaintel.com) Some things veteran advisers wished they knew when starting out including 'Run your business like a business.' (fa-mag.com) fa-mag.com) Many successful financial advisers didn't major in finance in college.
Adviser links: pondering contingencies
Abnormal Returns
JULY 15, 2024
Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Andy Baxley about drafting a statement of financial purpose. wiredplanning.com) Daniel Crosby talks financial adviser marketing with Phil Bray, Founder and Director of The Yardstick Agency. thinkadvisor.com) Advisers Thinking ahead to the possibility of a sunset of the TCJA.
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MiB: Meir Statman on the Intersection of Finance & Life
The Big Picture
AUGUST 9, 2024
Named one of the 25 most influential people by Investment Advisor, his breakthrough book, “ What Investors Really Want , ” changed how we view investor motivations. Statman believes Financial Advisers should also serve their clients as “Well-Being Advisers.”
Adviser links: making sense in hindsight
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 19, 2023
(wealthmanagement.com) Advisers What advisers need to know about the SEC's cryptocurrency crackdown. riaintel.com) Advisers are there to dispel the risks of the 'crisis du jour.' morganranstrom.substack.com) On the complexities of investing for non-immigrant visa holders.
Adviser links: fee increases
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Podcasts Michael Kitces talks setting boundaries with Emily Rassam who is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management. morningstar.com) Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese talk with Phil Pearlman about the connection between health and wealth planning. morningstar.com).
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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?
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. . Three broad financial planning designations include: .
Adviser links: complex things
Abnormal Returns
MAY 22, 2023
open.spotify.com) Austin, Texas Are you a Texas-based adviser interested working with Ritholtz Wealth Management? thereformedbroker.com) AI How financial advisers can leverage ChatGPT. kitces.com) How will AIs that dispense financial advice be regulated? financial-planning.com)
Adviser links: more than the numbers
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Podcasts Michael Kitces talks with Joe Duran about building United Capital and his role at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. kitces.com) Ted Seides talks with Matt Brown is the CEO of CAIS, the leading investment platform that connects independent financial advisors with managers in alternative strategies.
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Wednesday links: something completely different
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 18, 2023
(washingtonpost.com) Finance Morgan Stanley ($MS) is besting Goldman Sachs ($GS) when it comes to wealth management. angellist.com) Economic uncertainty is not slow the pace of investment at Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ($BIP). abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking?
Logistics Firm Terra Worldwide Explores $1 Billion Sale
Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2022
The Atlanta-based company is working with a financial adviser on the potential sale. Other logistics firms and investment funds have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring the business.
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Episode #490: Bill Bernstein on Financial History, Star Managers & The 4 Pillars of Investing
Meb Faber Research
JULY 19, 2023
Episode #490: Bill Bernstein on Financial History, Star Managers & The 4 Pillars of Investing Guest: William (Bill) Bernstein is a financial theorist, a neurologist, and a financial adviser to high net worth individuals.
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Adviser links: tuning out the noise
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 11, 2023
(kindnessfp.com) On the differences between being a solo adviser and being a part of a big RIA. thinkadvisor.com) Why financial advisers should budget around the possibility of bonuses. thejointaccount.beehiiv.com) The ultra-wealthy increasingly look at art as an investment.
Adviser links: setting expectations
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
wiredplanning.com) Douglas Blake, Managing Director of Investment Services at Kingswood U.S., talks with Joshua Brown about the changing landscape for financial advisors. advisorpedia.com) Ryan Donovan and George Svagera speak with Matt Middleton, CEO at Advisor Circle, about the future of financial conferences.
Adviser links: the long road
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 12, 2022
investmentnews.com) Tax planning Why financial advisers need to be careful when offering tax advice. blogs.cfainstitute.org) Advisers How the SEC now regulates investment performance advertising. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that." kitces.com) Tax planning is an ongoing process.
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Adviser links: hyperbole cycles
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 27, 2023
(fa-mag.com) Why advisers shouldn't be shy about putting their fees on their websites. investmentnews.com) How Harold Evensky explains a bucket approach to retirement investing. riabiz.com) SVB advisers are in limbo for now. kitces.com) The nature of financial planning is change, both good and bad. blairbellecurve.com)
Adviser links: intentional gifting
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 17, 2023
podcasts.apple.com) The biz Why Dynasty Financial Partners and MarketCounsel are investing more in compliance software provider SmartRIA. citywire.com) Mariner Wealth has ambitious expansion plans. ritholtz.com) Advisers Donor advised funds continue to rake in assets. It's usually not investment performance.
Retirement Planning Tips for Couples
Talon Wealth
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
By focusing on a few key areas, setting financial goals, and doing your research, you can find ways to enjoy retirement together. Set Financial Goals In retirement, educate yourself on your financial situation and investment strategy. This helps you prepare if one partner dies or cannot manage the finances.
Matt Reiner Opens Up About Failing as an AI Entrepreneur and Innovating From Within His Multibillion-Dollar Firm
Steve Sanduski
JANUARY 30, 2024
Guest: Matt Reiner , a CFA® Charterholder, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER , and partner at Capital Investment Advisors , a $4.3B Additionally, Matt is the managing partner of Wela Strategies , an RIA that deals with the investment needs of the mass affluent. RIA in Atlanta, Georgia.
Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns
Midstream Marketing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Once you have a solid list, separate it by what clients want or their investment goals. You might have a webinar about planning for retirement, easy investments for beginners, or key estate planning tips. This can help improve your return on investment. You can sort them by age, investment goals, or how they like to communicate.
Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)
Sara Grillo
APRIL 10, 2023
Today we’re gonna WAKA WAKA BREAK IT DOWN to the question, “Is crypto a good investment or is it as valueless as a rock?” I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. Is crypto a good investment, or does it suck? Wright: We should separate custody from the ability to provide investment advice on those assets.
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Global Leaders Strategy Annual Investment Review: January 2023
Brown Advisory
JANUARY 1, 2023
Global Leaders Strategy Annual Investment Review: January 2023 mhannan Sun, 01/01/2023 - 06:10 Just want the PDF? Our investment philosophy has not changed over time but as our investors know we always challenge what we do and believe there is room to continually improve our process and develop as investors.
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A Promising Picture for Financial Planner Job Growth
eMoney Advisor
DECEMBER 15, 2022
A BLS subgroup, those working with securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities, lists a median income of $99,970. The RIA model has outpaced other categories in wealth management, with 12 percent annual growth in assets observed since 2016. McKinsey & Co.
Retirement Planning Tips for Couples
Talon Wealth
OCTOBER 26, 2023
By focusing on a few key areas, setting financial goals, and doing your research, you can find ways to enjoy retirement together. Set Financial Goals In retirement, educate yourself on your financial situation and investment strategy. This helps you prepare if one partner dies or cannot manage the finances.
Advertising for Financial Advisors: Strategies for Success
Midstream Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Identifying Your Target Audience As a financial advisor, it’s key to know who your target audience is for good advertising. Remember, your wealth management services won’t suit everyone. You could offer custom financial plans or have frequent meetings that go beyond what clients expect. Push yourself often.
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Provide Clients with Financial Peace of Mind: Pursue a Certified Financial Planner® Certification
International College of Financial Planning
OCTOBER 26, 2023
They offer tailored recommendations, from shortlisting financial goals to handpicking the finest investments. While many financial advisors find their niche in investment firms, banks, and insurance sanctuaries, some trailblazers opt for independence, establishing their advisory havens. Where Do They Shine?
Organic Search vs. Paid Search – Which is the Best for Financial Advisors?
Midstream Marketing
JANUARY 5, 2020
Again, none of that is to say that paid search isn’t worth your time – or your investment. At this point, the advice I gave to the prospect I mentioned above – and that I would give to any RIA or other wealth management professional out there – is straightforward.
What is a Good Financial Advisor to Client Ratio?
WiserAdvisor
APRIL 12, 2024
The role of a financial advisor is indispensable in today’s world. These professionals serve as trusted guides, helping individuals understand the intricacies of investment, wealth management, and financial planning to achieve their long-term goals. The rule posits that 80% of outcomes stem from 20% of inputs.
Top 35 Influencers for Financial Advisors in 2024
Indigo Marketing Agency
JANUARY 24, 2024
To stay ahead of the game, financial advisors need to link up with the brightest and best in the industry. Michael Kitces Reason to Follow: Unparalleled insights and thought leadership in financial planning and wealth management Michael Kitces, a legend among financial advisors, is an industry name who needs no introduction.
Top 35 Influencers for Financial Advisors in 2024
Indigo Marketing Agency
JANUARY 24, 2024
To stay ahead of the game, financial advisors need to link up with the brightest and best in the industry. Michael Kitces Reason to Follow: Unparalleled insights and thought leadership in financial planning and wealth management Michael Kitces, a legend among financial advisors, is an industry name who needs no introduction.
CAIS Cuts Fees, Seeking to ‘Democratize’ Alternative Investments
Wealth Management
JUNE 20, 2024
CAIS, which works with more than 34,000 financial advisers, is cutting fees to as low as 0.05% for feeder funds that direct investors to alternative assets.
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