Wealth Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Atlas Financial Advisors falsely claimed Morningstar had verified and validated the hypothetical performance of its proprietary Portfolio Shield strategies,according to the SEC. It is the Commission's latest enforcement action stemming from recently implemented RIA marketing rules.

Portfolio 259

Portfolio Commission Financial Advisor Marketing 259

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 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! FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

Startup 188

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Portfolio Management 188

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the early days of wealth management, a financial advisor's value proposition was relatively explicit, typically focusing on a limited range of portfolio management activities (e.g., selling and trading) or on sales-oriented advice that centered on implementing insurance products.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor Insurance Coverage Estate Planning Charitable Planning 246

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor 257

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning 257

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor 233

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning 233

Carson Wealth

JANUARY 8, 2025

While some individuals manage their finances independently or utilize automated platforms, the personalized guidance of a financial advisor may offer distinct advantages. One study found that an advisor-managed portfolio could produce an additional 3% value add annually over a self-managed (DIY) portfolio.

Financial Advice 61

Financial Advice Financial Advisor Risk Tolerance Financial Guidance 61

Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2024

A new report from Cerulli & Associates finds the retail financial advisor channel has been the biggest growth driver behind ETFs.

Portfolio 252

Portfolio Financial Advisor Retail Clients 252

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 20, 2025

Recession Concerns & Market Volatility: How Financial Advisors Should Communicate With Clients As financial advisors , youre well aware that so far the 2025 financial market has been more unpredictable than a toddler. Thats where financial advisors come in! They need to hear from you.

Communication 52

Communication Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing 52

Wealth Management

JANUARY 17, 2023

As portfolio performance becomes the top concern among clients, one in four have either thought about switching, or switched, financial advisors in the last three years, a YCharts survey found.

Clients 333

Clients Financial Advisor Portfolio 333

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2025

Welcome to the March 2025 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!

Estate Planning 167

Estate Planning Portfolio Management Communication Planning 167

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Katherine Krantz, the CEO at Center for the Macro Specialist Designation, explains why financial advisors should use macro data and events when building investment portfolios.

Investing 289

Investing Investments Financial Advisor Portfolio 289

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

Financial Advisor 183

Financial Advisor Portfolio Planning 183

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Best Ad Practices That Work for Marketing Financial Advisor Services One of the most surefire ways of growing a business fast and keeping a steady stream of leads coming in is with advertising. Indigo Marketing Agency helps financial advisors get more clients with our complete marketing and advertising services.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Advertising Marketing Marketing 52

Wealth Management

APRIL 5, 2024

Gert van der Geer explains how financial advisors can incorporate thematic investments in their client's investment portfolios.

Investing 252

Investing Investments Financial Advisor Assets 252

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. It is key for the growth of your business.

Advertising 52

Advertising Financial Advisor Financial Services Media 52

Zoe Financial

MARCH 21, 2025

What Do Financial Advisors Do? A financial advisor can help navigate the complexities of wealth management, from tax considerations to estate planning and retirement strategies. What Does a Financial Advisor Do? A financial advisor provides personalized guidance to help manage and grow your wealth.

Financial Advisor 40

Financial Advisor Strategic Planning Estate Planning Retirement 40

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to the 403rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Stein. Read More.

Financial Advisor 244

Financial Advisor Investing Investments Financial Services 244

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Brian Andrew, the recently appointed chief investment officer at Merit Financial Advisors, provides a peek inside the $10 billion RIA’s model portfolio.

Assets 258

Assets Financial Advisor Portfolio Investing 258

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While many pre-retirees feel unprepared for retirement, longitudinal survey data suggest most will end up living a comfortable retirement, suggesting a role for financial advisors to show them projections of what their retirement could actually look like According to a recent survey, high-net-worth individuals are largely (..)

Financial Planner 241

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Retirement Clients 241

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key Highlights Content marketing helps financial advisors stand out and earn trust from potential clients. When advisors share valuable content for a specific target audience, they can attract new clients and boost their online presence. It helps advisors show their thought leadership and grow their business.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Media 52

Wealth Management

MARCH 4, 2025

TrueMark Investments' Mike Loukas discusses how and why financial advisors should consider adding buffered ETFs in their clients investment portfolios.

Financial Advisor 185

Financial Advisor Portfolio Clients Investing 185

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, over the years, the 1% AUM fee has faced criticism from those who argue that it reduces the value of a portfolio by more than the advisor's guidance adds. This argument is particularly common in the financial independence and personal finance space, with financial educators like Ramit Sethi being a notable critic.

Clients 246

Clients Financial Advice Financial Planning Financial Advisor 246

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By adopting these campaigns, advisors can achieve better results, connect with their target audience, and grow their business successfully. Introduction In todays challenging market, financial advisors need strong financial advisor marketing strategies. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Clients 52

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 14, 2024

nytimes.com) Retirement Six myths in retirement including 'You don't need a financial advisor.' morningstar.com) When should people near retirement de-risk their portfolio? (whitecoatinvestor.com) Why it's important to do tax planning before you start taking Social Security.

Tax Planning 281

Tax Planning Retirement Financial Advisor Education 281

WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

Hiring a financial advisor is beneficial in multiple ways. You get access to financial expertise and knowledge on investments and money management, a deeper understanding of how markets work, and how to create and deploy the right investment strategies to attain your goals. Keep reading to find out.

Financial Advisor 105

Financial Advisor Portfolio Budgeting Commission 105

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients.

Fee Only 246

Fee Only Portfolio Clients Planning 246

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 10, 2024

(ritholtz.com) Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk with Victor Haghani, co-author of "The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions." morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talks with Eric Brotman, who is the founder and CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, about retirement as 'graduation.'

Estate Planning 262

Estate Planning Retirement Planning Retirement Taxes 262

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2024

Welcome back to the 367th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kimberly is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management, a hybrid advisory firm based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, that oversees $50M in assets under management for 85 client households. Read More.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor Financial Planner Clients Food 246

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 3, 2024

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Liz Ann Sonders about how to rebalance your portfolio. podcasts.apple.com) Dan Haylett talks with financial advisor Ed Combs about the relationship challenges in retirement. ritholtz.com) Jesse Cramer talks with Peter Lazaroff about how to hang in there for the long run.

Math 262

Math Financial Advisor Retirement Banking 262

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 2, 2022

Welcome back to the 292nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Matthew is the Founder and CIO of Lansing Street Advisors, an independent RIA based in Ambler, Pennsylvania that oversees $160 million in assets under management for 60 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Matthew Topley. Read More.

Clients 244

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning 244

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Welcome back to the 359th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Eric is the Chief Financial Advisor and Co-Owner of Econologics Financial Advisors, an independent RIA based in Largo, Florida, that generates more than $4M of revenue while working with nearly 300 client households. Read More.

Financial Planning 246

Financial Planning Clients Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Welcome back to the 309th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Anh Tran. Anh is the Founder and Managing Partner for SageMint Wealth, a corporate LPL-affiliated RIA based in Orange, California, that oversees nearly $325 million for 195 client households. Read More.

Estate Planning 246

Estate Planning Financial Advisor Financial Services Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 8, 2023

Welcome back to the 345th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Lori is the CEO of LVW Advisors, an independent RIA based in Pittsford, New York, that oversees more than $2 billion in assets under management for over 450 small-to-mid-sized institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families. Read More.

Investing 246

Investing Investments Financial Advisor Compensation Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Welcome to the 407th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Mark Asaro. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of Noble Wealth Management, an RIA based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, that oversees $320 million in assets under management for 160 client households. Read More.

Retirement 130

Retirement Portfolio Management Investing 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

At the same time, they also overwhelmingly recognize the value of financial advisors , not only for increasing their wealth beyond what they could have achieved on their own , but also for helping them feel more prepared and less stressed about their finances!

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Taxes Math 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 25, 2024

Welcome to the 391st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Christopher Jones. Chris is the founder of Sparrow Wealth Management, an RIA based in Orlando, Florida, that oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for 68 client households. Read More.

Clients 242

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning 242

Steve Sanduski

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sample Script: [Client Name], as you know, I’ve had the privilege of being your financial advisor for [X] years now. We’ve worked together for many years to develop and refine the strategies we use to manage our clients’ portfolios. [He/She] Objection: What if I don’t like working with [Advisor Name]?

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Communication Planning 52