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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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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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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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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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 4, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that credit ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded its assessment of the U.S. government's creditworthiness from an AAA rating to AA+.

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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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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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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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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Likewise if the advisor’s typical client has a minimum of $1 million to invest and your portfolio is more modest, this advisor might not be a good fit for you. Check out my Financial Review/Second Opinion for Individuals service for detailed guidance and advice about your situation. What can you do for me?

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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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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. Review your mutual fund holdings. Focus on risk.

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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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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

What impact have the solid stock market gains of the past three years had on your portfolio? Solid, well-managed active funds can also contribute to a well-diversified portfolio. View all accounts as part of a total portfolio. Perhaps it’s time to rebalance and to rethink your ongoing asset allocation. Costs matter.

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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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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

Simple heuristics – such as planning on spending 70% of your current income or being able to spend down a fixed percentage of your portfolio annually – fall short when life gets in the way. Answers to questions surrounding “Can I retire on a million dollars?” or “Can I retire with two million dollars?”

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Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It’s the adage of better to “give a warm hand than a cold one” Similarly, giving to charities while alive allows you to see and shape the difference your contributions make.This idea stood out to me as both a parent and a financial planner. Submit a form.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

AUGUST 24, 2021

Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand? Want an independent review of your investment portfolio? Check out my Financial Review/Second Opinion for Individuals service for more detailed advice about your situation. NEW SERVICE – Financial Coaching. Need help getting on track?

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This might have been their own doing or the result of poor financial advice. This is the time to review your portfolio allocation and rebalance if needed. For example, your plan might call for a 60% allocation to stocks but with the gains that stocks have experienced you might now be at 70% or more. Click To Tweet.

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Your Richest Life

JUNE 14, 2024

Will you be supporting anyone else during your retirement? Physician Retirement Planning: What will your expenses really look like? Odds are you are not actually going to need $200k to live on once you retire. However, for many high income earners, a 401(k) is just not enough to cover their full retirement savings needs.

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Park Place Financial

MARCH 16, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Areas Your Financial Planner Should Cover as a High-Net-Worth Individual Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Given the complex nature of their portfolios, HNWIs require assistance from experienced financial planners who understand their unique situations and needs.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 30, 2022

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is globally the most respected financial designation for personal assets management. Credentials matter in any profession and when it comes to personal finance, there’s no certification more highly coveted than Certified Financial Planner.

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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to choosing a financial planner, it’s important to choose the right fit for you. To ensure that an advisor who will help you plan your finance, follow these steps. Do the research of the available advisors – the first step is to find a financial planner who will help you plan your finances.

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 31, 2023

This is where diversifying your investment portfolio comes into play. Diversifying your investment portfolio is a vital strategy for managing risk, optimizing returns, and achieving your financial goals. However, diversifying your investment portfolio can help reduce your overall investment risk.

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Park Place Financial

MARCH 10, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Financial Strategies to Leverage if your Portfolio is Worth Millions Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Financial planning investment strategies can be found at every corner of the Internet, but not all advice applies to every person.

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

JULY 7, 2021

Determining what you want from your life or business can help you and a certified financial planner determine what steps you need to take to reach those goals. We’ll focus on business financial planning for the rest of this article, but talk with a financial planner to determine how you can meet all of your goals.

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Park Place Financial

MARCH 14, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING What is Portfolio Rebalancing? Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Investments can be risky since markets constantly fluctuate, but strategies are available to help you maintain a well-balanced portfolio. How to Rebalance your Portfolio. Mitigate Risk.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

Ask financial planners about their degrees, where they are from, what they are in and when they earned the degree. . Three broad financial planning designations include: . CFP ® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. Retirement. CRPC ® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As an individual or business owner, you have a unique set of circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance that are each necessary to consider when creating a successful financial plan. This is where a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can step in. What is a Certified Financial Planner?

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Instead of a headline like Optimize Your Wealth Portfolio for Maximum Returns, try something easier to comprehend like: Grow Your Retirement Savings Faster. Example: Instead of: Financial freedom is just a strategy awayfind out how to make your money work for you. Keep your headline straightforward so it grabs attention quickly.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Take Advantage of Retirement Plans and Matching Contributions. Most employer retirement plans allow you to save on a tax-deferred basis, meaning that contributions into these types of accounts are not considered in calculating your taxable income. . Work With a Financial Advisor . Million after 40 years!

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Don’t stress out about every headline, stress test your retirement plan instead.Markets move every day and the news cycle is 24-7. Unfortunately, headlines often leave investors wondering what the news means for their portfolio and financial outlook. That’s where a Monte Carlo analysis comes in.

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Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Investment management companies – firms that provide individual portfolio management and may work with other investment companies. For example, do you want to make investment decisions or let the experts do it through a managed portfolio? Managed investment options through Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 17, 2023

Discretionary expenses include money spent traveling, eating out, contributing to savings and retirement plans or occasional purchases and upgrades. Maximize Your Retirement Plan Savings  . Employers often match a portion of this contribution to a retirement plan as an employer benefit.

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Ballast Advisors

APRIL 13, 2023

Understand the prospects and limitations of your business including when and how you’ll add to your retirement savings. Despite the best business plan, it is too easy to assume that your business is your retirement plan—and that could be a very costly mistake. Be smart about risk.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Certified Financial Advisor An investment or certified financial advisor is a financial professional who provides guidance and recommendations to clients regarding their investment portfolios. Critical skills for investment advisors include: Strong analytical abilities.

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Fortune Financial

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

With our deep expertise and qualifications in NUA strategies, our experts are adept at navigating the complexities of tax-efficient retirement planning. Explore the Fortune Financial advantage in transforming how you manage your retirement assets and bringing you closer to achieving your financial dreams.

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International College of Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – If you have set your eyes on becoming an Investment Advisor this is one of the best courses to take. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – Much like the CFA, CFP or Certified Financial Planner also remains one of the most sought out qualifications in this industry.

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