Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations. Read More.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a survey indicating that about 90% of financial advisors would switch firms based on bad technology at their current firm, and that 44% have already done so.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Financial Advisor Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that while overall social media engagement for financial services companies was down in 2023 compared to the previous year, firms boosted their engagement through posts that were entirely original content (..)

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Financial Planner Wealth Management Retirement Investment Planning 238

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2023

How planning specializations can help firms and their advisors stand out from the pack. From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: Why an individual’s portfolio of relationships could be just as important as their investment portfolio when it comes to happiness in retirement.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Commission Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey from Charles Schwab indicates that advisors see technology as the biggest driver of change in the RIA industry, with the growing number of AdvisorTech solutions as the most frequently cited tech-related driver (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Clients Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as enforcement of the SEC’s new marketing rule began on November 4, advisory firms are taking a variety of approaches.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Clients 244

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 25, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Advertising 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investments: How Morningstar plans to simplify its rating system amid continued concerns about its effectiveness. A study suggests that some fund companies are misleading investors by changing their benchmark indices to make their performance look better.

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Financial Planner Strategic Planning Retirement Planning Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey found that clients across several countries who work with a CFP professional have better outcomes on a range of measures compared to those working with other advisors or no advisor at all, suggesting that the (..)

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Communication 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as Millennials grow their wealth, they could be increasingly turning to financial advisors for guidance.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Financial Advisor Education 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 30, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)

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Financial Planner Fee Only Commission Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Compliance 241

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 14, 2023

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Financial Planner Compliance Media Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with a research study suggesting that the market volatility experienced in 2022 could increase demand for financial planning services.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planning 241

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the passage of “SECURE Act 2.0” ” has brought a wide range of changes to the world of retirement planning. Enjoy the ‘light’ reading!

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Clients Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: Medicare Part B premiums are set to decline in 2023, providing seniors with a bit of relief in the current inflationary environment. What advisory firms can do to make the most out of client testimonials and avoid negative reviews on third-party websites.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Advertising Taxes 245

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Financial Planner Certification Retirement Planning Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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Financial Planner Fiduciary Duty Retirement Planning Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 14, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that on the heels of introducing its own self-clearing platform and acquiring fellow RIA custodian Shareholder Services Group, Altruist announced that it raised $112 million in a series D funding round, bringing its total funding (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning CFP Financial Planning 243

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations.

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Medical 240

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 22, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has recently been cracking down on firms for recordkeeping failures related to electronic communications, including their use of text messaging with prospects and clients.

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Financial Planner Retirement Communication Electronics 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

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Financial Advisor Insurance Tax Planning Taxes 240

The Chicago Financial Planner

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many banks and investment custodians offer HSA accounts, some with investment options that are similar to an IRA account. The investments chosen should reflect your risk tolerance and time horizon for the money. Your HSA can be another leg on the retirement planning stool. Qualified medical expenses .

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Retirement Planning Accounting Retirement Planning 193

MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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Fee Only Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Advisor 52

Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Marketing for Financial Planners: Strategies to Build Trust and Grow Your Client Base Strategic Client Growth: Win Trust in a Trust Economy More than many other fields, trust is truly the currency that drives growth for financial planners. She ended up investing over $1 million with me.

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Financial Planner Clients Marketing Marketing 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

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Clients Planning Financial Planner Financial Planning 130

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here are six questions to ask when choosing a financial advisor: How do you get paid? Fee-only advisors receive no compensation from the sale of investment or insurance products. You should never give your investment dollars directly to a financial advisor, they should always be sent directly to the custodian.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Fee Only Clients 249

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Is this a valid investment strategy? As far as your investments, I think you’ll agree that the outcome of the game should not dictate your strategy. Rather I suggest an investment strategy that incorporates some basic blocking and tackling: A financial plan should be the basis of your strategy.

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Investing Investments Financial Planner Risk Tolerance 184

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

You may be able to do everything online, otherwise contact the plan administrator at your company. There are a number of retirement plan options to consider. If you don’t have a retirement plan in place for yourself, do this today. You work way too hard not to be putting something away for retirement.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planner Planning 189

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with JL Collins author of "Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence." morningstar.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with William Bernstein author of "The Four Pillars of Investing." tonyisola.com) No one cares more about your retirement than you.

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Services 263

Talon Wealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retirement planning can be a difficult and confusing process for couples. 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.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Healthcare 98

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

You should consult with the Social Security Administration, or a tax or financial advisor who is well-versed on Social Security regarding your specific situation. Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand? Not sure if your investments are right for your situation? Need help getting on track?

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Taxes Retirement Financial Planner Financial Advisor 291

The Chicago Financial Planner

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Check with your financial or tax advisor as to how much you will be able to contribute. Investment flexibility . Some self-directed retirement account platforms allow Solo 401(k)s as well. The Solo 401(k) can be a great self-employed retirement plan. Not sure if your investments are right for your situation?

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planner Accounting 155

WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. This alignment is crucial for achieving long-term financial security and weathering market volatility with resilience.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning 105

The Chicago Financial Planner

JUNE 13, 2022

Assuming that you have a financial plan with an investment strategy in place there is really nothing to do at this point. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. NEW SERVICE – Financial Coaching. Do nothing.

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Risk Tolerance Marketing Marketing Financial Planner 188

The Chicago Financial Planner

AUGUST 24, 2021

Given the increasing skill and imagination of fraudsters there is no fool-proof way to protect you and your family from financial fraud. If a financial advisor suggests that you don’t need to house your investments with a third-party custodian such as Schwab, Fidelity, your bank, Merrill Lynch, etc. Elder Fraud. The Bottom Line.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Accounting Retirement 191