Financial Planning and Wealth Management - Financial Advisor Source

Adviser links: diverse talent

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

riabiz.com) Does Citigroup ($C) have a path forward in wealth management? morningstar.com) Talent Wealth management firms are coming to realize they have a headcount problem. financial-planning.com) Why diversity is an advantage for wealth management firms. trillion in assets. thinkadvisor.com)

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Adviser links: making the right decisions

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 15, 2024

riabiz.com) Why Morgan Stanley's ($MS) wealth management unit is under investigation. wsj.com) Ron Carson is out as CEO of Carson Wealth Group. riaintel.com) Brands still matter in the wealth management space. citywire.com) Adjustments are a natural part of life planning.

Wealth Management

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Adviser links: demonstrating confidence

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 30, 2023

(podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez, founder of Aptus Financial, about operating as a flat-fee advice-only firm. kitces.com) AI How recommendation engines could work in wealth management. riaintel.com) How AI will play a role in the provision of financial advice. fa-mag.com)

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Webinars

Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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Adviser links: limited progress

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. It hasn't happened.

Financial Planner

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Adviser links: a positive experience

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

(riabiz.com) The biz Goldman Sach's ($GS) future is in wealth management. ft.com) Creative Planning has closed on its purchase of Goldman Sachs' ($GS) PFM unit. citywire.com) Creative Planning is expanding its reach in the retirement plan space. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide.

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Tepp Wealth Management: Approaching The Tech Stack From A Tax-Smart Perspective

Wealth Management

JUNE 21, 2024

David Tepp, founder and CEO of Tepp Wealth Management, discusses how he uses his CPA background to center financial planning for clients of his $130 million AUM firm.

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Future Proof 2023

The Big Picture

JANUARY 19, 2023

Times , Investment News , Financial Planning , RIA Biz , Think Advisor , Business Insider ; Afterward, I told you the traditional financial conference was kaput. This is the next generation of the wealth management industry, and they want to stay ahead of the curve.

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Adviser links: technology bets

Abnormal Returns

MAY 29, 2023

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks with Meg Bartelt of Flow Financial Planning about evolving her practice. kitces.com) Brendan Frazier talks with Bari Tessler, author of "The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness." ritholtz.com) Are you a Texas-based adviser interested working with Ritholtz Wealth Management?

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#FA Success Ep 355: Scaling Worksite Financial Planning As An Employee Benefit For The Average Worker, With Brad Arends

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What's unique about Brad, though, is how he built a multi-billion-dollar advisory firm not by moving 'upmarket' to gather multi-millionaire clients, but instead leveraged his 401(k) retirement plan advisory firm to begin offering comprehensive financial planning to the employees of large companies as an added employee benefit, and in the process scaled (..)

Financial Planning

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Adviser links: exciting plans

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

(citywire.com) Creative Planning is getting creative to retain former United Capital advisers. riabiz.com) RWM A lot of changes have happened in ten years at Ritholtz Wealth Management. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Taxes Why clients need to start planning now for the coming dip in the estate tax exemption.

Planning

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Cyber Threats To Client Wealth And Well-Being: Why And How Wealth Managers Will Soon Play A Key Role In Managing These Risks

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2023

Risk management is a key part of many financial advisors’ value propositions. For instance, ensuring clients maintain the proper insurance coverage based on their needs is an important part of the financial planning process. stealing a client’s financial assets that are accessible online), identity theft (i.e.,

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

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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#FASuccess Ep 413: Building An Internal Advisor Training Program To Solve The Talent Pipeline As A Growing $4B Advisory Firm, With Kevin Leahy

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Welcome to the 413th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kevin is the CEO of Connecticut Wealth Management, an RIA based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $4 billion in assets under management for 1,100 client households. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Kevin Leahy.

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Wealth Management EDGE Podcast: Retirement, Annuities and Regulation Unveiled

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 43% of wealth management firms are frustrated with the effectiveness of their CRM software, spurred on by challenges with integrations and workflows, according to a recent survey The Social Security Administration this week announced a 2.5%

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (February 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that financial planning software platform RightCapital has launched a workflow management tool called RightFlows to help advisors manage and assign steps in the financial planning process to team members and clients – which on the one hand capitalizes on advisor demand for workflow solutions tailored (..)

Estate Planning

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The Close Relationship Between Financial Planning and Estate Planning

Wealth Management

AUGUST 12, 2024

Estate planning and financial planning are two peas in a pod that are becoming inextricably tied.

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Can You Pass the Financial Planning Challenge?

Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Test your skills against those of student teams in questions from the Financial Planning Challenge.

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Moneytree Unveils New Version of Financial Planning Software

Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Moneytree’s financial planning tool features a new architecture, workflows and account aggregation capabilities.

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Adjusted for Risk: Trends in SMB Space Present Opportunities for Wealth Managers

Wealth Management

JULY 15, 2024

InterVal's Trevor Greenway explains how advisors can solve the challenge of determining the value of small- and medium-sized business when creating a financial plan for owners.

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Eight Colleges with the Best Financial Planning Programs

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Based on the results of the FPA Financial Planning Challenge, these eight colleges unlock the most value for students training to be financial planners.

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The Wealth Management Firm of the Future: The Psychology of Managing Family Wealth with Richard Joyner

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The president of Tolleson Wealth Management discusses working with clients to build a financial plan based on a combination of psychology, one-on-one support and high-touch client service.

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Adviser links: loving clients’ problems

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 2, 2024

(podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Kevin Leahy, CEO of Connecticut Wealth Management, about building an effective internal adviser training program. kitces.com) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk with Daniel Crosby author of "The Soul of Wealth." kitces.com) 11 reasons prospects reach out to a financial planner.

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From Unprofitable To $115M AUM: Reinventing A 2nd Generation Advisory Business By Finding The Right Niche

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2023

As owners of financial planning firms approach retirement, some may decide to sell to an external buyer, while others may plan for an internal succession. Sometimes, this succession plan can include the owner's child, providing an opportunity to keep the business in the family.

Financial Planning

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Adviser links: rolling in rollovers

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

awealthofcommonsense.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks the digitization of wealth management with Julia Carreon. podcasts.apple.com) The biz Facet Wealth has a new pile of capital to invest. riabiz.com) Mariner Wealth Advisors just took a big investment from Neuberger Berman. theblock.co) iCapital is buying AltExchange.

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Bridging the Gap: Insurance and Wealth Management

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Morgan Christiansen, VP of Distribution at The Pinnacle Group, explores the evolving role of insurance in financial planning at Nitrogen's 2024 Fearless Investing Summit.

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Are You Smarter Than a College Financial Planning Student?

Wealth Management

JUNE 29, 2023

This quiz is based on actual questions from The Financial Planning Challenge.

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Personal finance links: not worrying about money

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 28, 2023

Mack talks with Goldstone — a manager of investment research at Condor Capital Wealth Management and co-author of Condor's "Robo Report." financial-planning.com) Retirement How a Flexible Spending Strategy works in retirement, with some caveats. savantwealth.com) What is an estate plan? morningstar.com) Justin L.

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#FASuccess Ep 391: Improving Efficiency (In A Solo Practice) By Eliminating What Clients Don’t Really Care About Anyway, With Christopher Jones

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 25, 2024

Welcome to the 391st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! 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. Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Christopher Jones.

Clients

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (April 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2023

million in seed funding to support its growth as it builds out its "end-to-end" financial planning and advice engagement platform (but will it be able to replace, rather than augment, advisors' existing financial planning software?)

Estate Planning

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Adviser links: a reliable support system

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 4, 2024

(institutionalinvestor.com) Advisers Meghaan Lurtz, "When it comes to connecting emotions to goals, reflection questions can be an excellent way to help prospects identify the particular emotions that motivate them the most, which will ultimately help them stick to their financial plan."

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Financial Literacy Advocate Brings First Fraternity to Financial Planning

Wealth Management

JUNE 1, 2023

Mac Gardner, founder of FinLit Tech, is working to expand the co-ed MNY Fraternity to universities across the country, with the hope of bringing more diverse talent to the financial planning profession.

Financial Planning

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You might be missing a financial planning cornerstone: Insurance

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Too many financial advisors have become simply wealth managers, not realizing that insurance is the foundation of a financial plan. It’s crucial we make sure that this foundation is strong enough to support clients financially, no matter what happens. By Caroline A.

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Adviser links: mission and purpose

Abnormal Returns

MAY 6, 2024

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Emily Koochel about the difference between behavioral finance and financial psychology. wiredplanning.com) Steve Chen talks with Jordan Hutchison, Vice President of Technology for RFG Advisory, about the evolving landscape of financial planning. kitces.com) What is financial planning?

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Adviser links: organic growth

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 29, 2024

(wiredplanning.com) Michael Kitces talks with Michelle Ogden, who is the founder of Ogden Wealth, about managing growth. kitces.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Jon Dauphiné of the Foundation for Financial Planning about the value of pro bono planning.

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#FA Success Ep 333: Scaling A Small-Business-Owner Boutique To A $31M Retainer-Based Valuation, With Jim Dew

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2023

Welcome back to the 333rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dew Wealth Management, an independent RIA based in Scottsdale, AZ, that provides virtual-family-office-style financial planning on a monthly retainer basis for 150 small-business owner entrepreneurs.

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Wealth Management Firms Should Buck the M&A Trend and Grow Organically

Wealth Management

MARCH 22, 2024

I’ve always said that the investment advisory/financial planning profession is built on relationships and legacy. Failing to invest in your firm’s relationships with its employees as part of that strategy is a surefire way to fail.

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Focused on the Future: Longevity Risk and the Role of Psychology in Financial Planning with Vanessa Martinez

Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Expressive Wealth's Vanessa Martinez details how her journey shaped her commitment to empowering clients through education and comprehensive wealth management.

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Former TDAI Exec Kate Healy to Lead CFP Board Center for Financial Planning

Wealth Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

Healy, who was laid off from TD Ameritrade during its integration with Schwab, has volunteered with the Center for Financial Planning for several years. Now she'll lead it.

Financial Planning

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Adviser links: objectives and aspirations

Abnormal Returns

MAY 13, 2024

(blogs.cfainstitute.org) How life events affect retirement planning. papers.ssrn.com) Advisers There is an tension inherent in the practice of financial advice. investmentecosystem.com) Reflections on eight years of running a financial planning practice. kitces.com) How one advisory firm uses Salesforce.

Math

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Adviser links: humble projections

Abnormal Returns

JULY 10, 2023

Podcasts Meb Faber talks with Blake Street is a Founding Partner and CIO of Warren Street Wealth Advisors. mebfaber.com) Ashby Daniels talks with Hannah Moore about "doing" financial planning. wiredplanning.com) Laurence Kotklikoff talks with David Blanchett about problems with conventional financial planning tools.

Compliance

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From Introverted Beginnings to a Promising Future in Financial Planning

Wealth Management

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Kevin Clark was apprehensive about entering the financial planning industry, particularly because of his introverted nature.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Planning

Mistake 7: Failing to Sell the Value of Financial Planning

Prosperity Coaching

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Financial planning and investment management are not products that can be bought at the supermarket. Yet financial advisors often fail to sell the value of financial planning and the benefits of working with them, […]. They don’t help alleviate hunger. They don’t quench thirst.

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Adviser links: realistic deepfakes

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 19, 2024

Podcast Jim Dahle talks with Michael Kitces talk about the state of the financial planning business. whitecoatinvestor.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Charles Eckhart, co-founder of Cathexis Group, about family wealth dynamics. riabiz.com) Vanilla raised another round of capital.

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Financial Planning Insurance Planning Numbers

Adviser links: diverse talent

Adviser links: making the right decisions

Webinars

Trending Sources

Adviser links: demonstrating confidence

Webinars

Adviser links: limited progress

Adviser links: a positive experience

Tepp Wealth Management: Approaching The Tech Stack From A Tax-Smart Perspective

Future Proof 2023

Adviser links: technology bets

#FA Success Ep 355: Scaling Worksite Financial Planning As An Employee Benefit For The Average Worker, With Brad Arends

Adviser links: exciting plans

Cyber Threats To Client Wealth And Well-Being: Why And How Wealth Managers Will Soon Play A Key Role In Managing These Risks

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)

#FASuccess Ep 413: Building An Internal Advisor Training Program To Solve The Talent Pipeline As A Growing $4B Advisory Firm, With Kevin Leahy

Wealth Management EDGE Podcast: Retirement, Annuities and Regulation Unveiled

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (February 2024)

The Close Relationship Between Financial Planning and Estate Planning

Can You Pass the Financial Planning Challenge?

Moneytree Unveils New Version of Financial Planning Software

Adjusted for Risk: Trends in SMB Space Present Opportunities for Wealth Managers

Eight Colleges with the Best Financial Planning Programs

The Wealth Management Firm of the Future: The Psychology of Managing Family Wealth with Richard Joyner

Adviser links: loving clients’ problems

From Unprofitable To $115M AUM: Reinventing A 2nd Generation Advisory Business By Finding The Right Niche

Adviser links: rolling in rollovers

Bridging the Gap: Insurance and Wealth Management

Are You Smarter Than a College Financial Planning Student?

Personal finance links: not worrying about money

#FASuccess Ep 391: Improving Efficiency (In A Solo Practice) By Eliminating What Clients Don’t Really Care About Anyway, With Christopher Jones

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (April 2023)

Adviser links: a reliable support system

Financial Literacy Advocate Brings First Fraternity to Financial Planning

You might be missing a financial planning cornerstone: Insurance

Adviser links: mission and purpose

Adviser links: organic growth

#FA Success Ep 333: Scaling A Small-Business-Owner Boutique To A $31M Retainer-Based Valuation, With Jim Dew

Wealth Management Firms Should Buck the M&A Trend and Grow Organically

Focused on the Future: Longevity Risk and the Role of Psychology in Financial Planning with Vanessa Martinez

Former TDAI Exec Kate Healy to Lead CFP Board Center for Financial Planning

Adviser links: objectives and aspirations

Adviser links: humble projections

From Introverted Beginnings to a Promising Future in Financial Planning

Mistake 7: Failing to Sell the Value of Financial Planning

Adviser links: realistic deepfakes

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