Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For all of the myriad ways financial advisors can structure and run their practices, firm owners generally encounter similar stages in the development of their firms. Notably, these documents will serve as evidence in any subsequent disputes, making it imperative for both seller and buyer to fully understand the terms. Read More.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

[link] [link] [link] New Financial Advisor Prospecting When You Attend Networking Functions Keep Your Business Cards In Your Car When attending networking functions, it’s crucial to always have your business cards handy. Key Highlights Find new ways to get better at being a financial advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 9, 2023

Welcome back to the 332nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Liz Hand. Liz is the co-owner of Pleasant Wealth, a hybrid advisory firm based in Canton, Ohio that oversees $146 million in assets under management for 522 client households. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome back to the 363rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! 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. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Not only do these plans help you save for the future, but you are also able to defer taxes to later years. Consulting a financial advisor can help you optimize your retirement plan based on your financial goals. For a comprehensive review of your personal situation, always consult with a tax or legal advisor.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 14, 2023

One common sales tactic for financial advisors is to offer prospective clients a free (or low-cost) financial plan to demonstrate the advisor’s expertise and to let the prospect ‘test drive’ the advisor’s services.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 1, 2022

Welcome to the August 2022 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Key Highlights A strong marketing plan is key for financial advisors. This guide offers helpful tips to create a good advertising plan in the financial services area. Introduction In today’s world, having a strong online presence is really important for financial advisors.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

riaintel.com) How to prep an RIA for sale. (fa-mag.com) papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. kitces.com) Advisers How the profession of financial planning has changed over time. etf.com) The latest in financial advisortech including a new pay-per-lead generation platform. kitces.com)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Welcome back to the 352nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Bridget Venus Grimes. Read More.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 5, 2025

Seminar Marketing for Financial Advisors Guide to Seminar Marketing for Financial Advisors: Generate Endless High-Quality Leads Theres a reason some of the most successful and fast-growing financial advisor businesses spend a great deal of their marketing efforts promoting and hosting seminars.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to the 405th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Gaetano is a partner and senior financial advisor at Fountainhead Advisors, an RIA based in Warren, New Jersey, that oversees approximately $900 million in assets under management for 1,000 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2022

Historically, the career path for newer financial advisors has followed a commission-based model that was focused on sales and business development first and learning the technical aspects of financial planning along the way.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2022

Historically, the career path for newer financial advisors has followed a commission-based model that was focused on sales and business development first and learning the technical aspects of financial planning along the way.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Welcome back to the 355th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Brad Arends. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Large asset managers offering hybrid digital-human advice services are eating into the market share of purely human advisors, signaling that a smaller firm's ability to offer a differentiated value proposition could be a key to success in the coming years A recent study indicates that tech-forward advisory firms not (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

For many financial advisors, choosing their profession was based on a genuine desire to help others achieve their financial goals. Sometimes, advisors can fall prey to the ‘scarcity’ mindset, which compels them to take any and all prospects who consider engaging them, regardless of whether there is a good fit.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As a financial advisor, your job requires you to stay on top of leading industry information, the evolving ways to connect with clients, and new strategies for managing money. That’s why we’ve identified the top 41 financial influencers we believe will greatly impact the industry in 2023. Check out his Twitter feed here.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this article, youll get 10 proven marketing strategies that financial planners should take to grow your business in 2025. Your overall branding, marketing, and sales plan should include website buildouts, product launches, social media calendars, email marketing campaigns , copywriting, SEO, and Meta Ads management.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)

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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. Asset division is one of the major financial components of a divorce.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you are thinking about why you should continue meeting with your financial advisor, you have already taken a big step toward securing your financial future – you have engaged the services of a professional. Now, how often you need to meet with your advisor depends on the degree of help needed by you.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Advisor Metrics, Cerulli Associates predicts that 37.5% (or nearly 110,000) of financial advisors will retire over the next 10 years. In its most recent report on U.S.

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AdvicePay

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As Halloween night approaches with its haunted houses, creepy costumes, and ghoulish tales, you might be tempted to join in on the spirit of giving away financial planning for free. However, before you embrace the idea of giving away your expertise like candy on Halloween night, it's crucial to consider the potential consequences.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e.,

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 24, 2024

Yet, many firms' prospecting strategies have often relied on individual advisors being able to bring business to the firm instead of actively shaping and promoting the firm's own reputation. comprehensive, planning-centric, fee-based advisors) versus 'bad guy' (e.g.,

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As a financial advisor or insurance agent, you must do the work and close the sale. You have learned all about features and benefits during sales training at your firm. Yet, is the best way to close sales to overexplain or list details clients are not interested in or don’t understand?

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires careful planning. If you are expecting a sudden windfall , develop a plan to allocate the proceeds and reinvest in your future. As you weigh what to do with money from the sale of a business, consider these key points.

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FMG

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We get the pleasure of building website for a variety of financial advisors, including these amazing female-led firms. Retire Secure Financial Planning Managing Principal Nancy Tani, CFP®, JD, MBA , Retire Secure Financial Planning is a financial planning and investment management firm serving the greater Chicago area.

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FMG

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Technology is one of the most important components of a financial advisor’s business. From financial planning and risk analysis tools to marketing automation platforms , technology streamlines processes, increases productivity, and helps you grow your business faster. Why You Need a CRM.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the October 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial 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

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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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 13, 2024

Working with a financial advisor marketing provider is a lot like being in a relationship (hear us out!). For financial advisors, marketing pain points can be some of the most stressful parts of running your business. A good marketing ROI is 5:1 ; your marketing strategy should generate $5 in sales for every $1 spent.

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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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