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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

Nerd's Eye View

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Wealth Management EDGE Podcast: Retirement, Annuities and Regulation Unveiled

Wealth Management

Protecting the average retiree in a confusing landscape of investment planning vs. financial planning.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week announced a proposed rule that would require RIAs to collect and verify their clients' personal information in an effort to prevent illicit activity, though many firms likely are taking many of these steps already Why larger RIAs and those that have been acquired tend to have worse client and staff (..)

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Adviser links: diverse talent

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. kitces.com) Daniel Crosby reads another chapter from his forthcoming book "The Soul of Money." (investmentnews.com) Advisers Why private equity hasn't tired of investing in wealth management firms yet.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 26–27)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week released its list of priorities for 2025 examinations, which include advisers' use of Artificial Intelligence tools, adviser recommendations of complex investment products, and broker-dealers' compliance with Regulation Best Interest CFP Board has introduced a refreshed ad campaign encouraging students (..)

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12 Steps To Creating A Solid Financial Plan For Yourself

Clever Girl Finance

No one cares more about your financial well-being than you, so having a personal financial plan is important. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. Table of contents What is a financial plan?