Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2024

Altogether, the study suggests that social media engagement is driven more by the quality (and originality) of the advisor's content, rather than the quantity of posts. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced that it has crossed the milestone of 100,000 CFP professionals in the United States, and despite having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, just set a record high in the number of advisors sitting (..)

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a CFP Board ad campaign promoting a career in financial planning to high school and college students sparked an uproar in the planning community, as some advisors questioned whether the messages being sent in the ads – (..)

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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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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. Why some RIAs are converting their SMA strategies into ETFs.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planning 241

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that retirement plan sponsors currently using financial advisors to support their plan are overwhelmingly satisfied with the service they receive, which also leads to improved retirement savings for their employees.

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Financial Planner Recruitment Retirement Planning 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

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

JULY 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that RIAs appear to be building more comprehensive and more integrated tech stacks, and are benefiting from greater operational efficiencies, according to the latest Schwab RIA Benchmarking Study, with larger firms (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Financial Advice 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the state's fiduciary rule for broker-dealers can stand, potentially opening the door for other states to impose similar standards that exceed the requirements of the Securities (..)

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Financial Planner Strategic Planning Retirement Planning Retirement 246

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

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

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid the current bear market, usage of robo-advisors and other digital advice tools has plummeted, according to a recent study.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Economy 245

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates financial advisors are the most trusted source of financial advice for consumers across generations, and are particularly trusted among wealthier individuals.

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Advertising 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 5, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that comment letters submitted regarding the Department of Labor's (DoL) proposed Retirement Security Rule, which is intended to strengthen standards regarding the provision of certain retirement-related advice, reflect the (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 19, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that while total financial advisor headcount across all channels only increased by 0.3% in 2023, the RIA space showed significantly more strength, with 10.4%

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Financial Planner Fiduciary Duty Retirement Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study from Fidelity Institutional highlights the growing popularity of the RIA model and the success advisors have had after going independent.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 246

The Chicago Financial Planner

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Your HSA can be another leg on the retirement planning stool. With the cost of healthcare in retirement continuing to increase, the health savings account is increasingly being viewed as an additional retirement account. If a spouse is named as the beneficiary of the account, he or she can inherit the money tax-free.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks about starting over with Kimberly Enders who is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management. riabiz.com) Why women are still struggling to make progress in the world of financial advice. riabiz.com) Avise is a cooperative platform for advisers.

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Financial Planner Wealth Management Retirement Planning Financial Advising 278

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). Instead, they provide objective, conflict-free financial advice at a predictable cost.

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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 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

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

Financial coaching focuses on providing education and mentoring in two areas: the financial transition to retirement or small business financial coaching. Please contact me with any thoughts or suggestions about anything you’ve read here at The Chicago Financial Planner.

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Taxes Retirement Financial Planner Financial Advisor 291

WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction. When aiming for financial independence, the importance of a structured approach should be emphasized.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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 Financial Planner Clients 246

Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Perkins, a hedge fund manager turned lifestyle philosopher, proposes a provocative idea: that the ultimate goal of wealth is not to hoard it for an ambiguous “someday,” but to spend it on meaningful experiences that maximize your life’s enjoyment.

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

often fail to consider sequence of return, housing, longevity, health or family risks faced in retirement. Focus on Your Retirement Plan Rather Than a Magic Number. would be “How do I plan for retirement?“ Social Security is a federal retirement plan originally created under the Social Security Act of 1935.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Certified Financial Planner 98

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Solid, well-managed active funds can also contribute to a well-diversified portfolio. Check out my freelance financial writing services including my ghostwriting services for financial advisors. Please contact me with any thoughts or suggestions about anything you’ve read here at The Chicago Financial Planner.

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Investing Investments Financial Planner Risk Tolerance 184

Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

When starting to search for a financial advisor, investors may not realize the different types of advisors out thereand theyre not all trying to sell you something. If youre looking for a fee-only financial advisor or wealth manager, its probably because you know fee-only advisors don’t sell products. Independent firm.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko.

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Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Clients 246

The Chicago Financial Planner

AUGUST 24, 2021

Overall make sure that if you work with a financial advisor that you stay engaged in the process of managing your money. Check out my freelance financial writing services including my ghostwriting services for financial advisors. Your help here may include protecting these people from other members of your own family.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Accounting Retirement 191

The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Manage your portfolio with an eye towards downside risk. What it does mean is that you need to use your good common sense and keep your portfolio allocated in a fashion that is consistent with your retirement goals, your time horizon and your risk tolerance. Manage your portfolio with and eye towards downside risk.

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Retirement Marketing Marketing Financial Planner 130

NAIFA Advisor Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Richardson is a financial planner who has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2005. His primary focus is to help people align their financial decisions with their values and truths to live enriching lives.

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Financial Planner Recruitment Financial Services Retirement Planning 52

The Chicago Financial Planner

JANUARY 17, 2022

Properly used, an annuity can be a valuable component of your retirement planning efforts. Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand? Check out my freelance financial writing services including my ghostwriting services for financial advisors.

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Retirement Insurance Financial Planner Commission 185

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 30, 2022

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is globally the most respected financial designation for personal assets management. Here will discuss why CFP professionals are the first choice for millions of people worldwide regarding managing their finances. For e.g. saving for a home, retirement, or Higher education.

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