Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Prospera Financial Services has formalized its suite of succession planning resources to help older advisors monetize their businesses and younger advisors acquire practices or become successors.

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Financial Services Planning 283

Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Why Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency for Financial Services Is the Key to Growing Your Business In the mid-2000s, digital marketing was just one of many mediums local businesses were starting to utilize to growalong with newspaper ads, phone book ads, direct mail ads, radio and TV ads, billboards, door-to-door sales, and more.

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Financial Services Financial Planner Advertising Financial Advisor 59

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Carolyn is the President of Thrivent Advisor Network, an RIA platform that offers partnership and affiliate models for financial advisors and oversees $6.5 billion in assets managed by over 20 affiliated independent advisor businesses.

Financial Advisor 238

Financial Advisor Financial Services Ethics Recruitment 238

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

MARCH 11, 2025

By Rachael Wing Suet Wong, CFP When I started in the financial services profession, I often struggled and failed. Out of every 10 clients I approached, only one would show interest. I was nervous whenever I met a client because it felt like I had to improvise on the spot.

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CFP Planning Clients Financial Services 77

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2023

Brenda is a financial planner with Objective Financial Partners, an advice-only advisory firm based in Ontario, Canada, that works with clients on project-based financial plans, and also offers outsourced paraplanning to other Canadian advisory firms.

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Financial Advice Insurance Financial Advisor Financial Planning 246

NAIFA Advisor Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Joshua Herrington-Vickers is a dedicated financial services professional and US Air Force veteran. With a career rooted in service and a personal mission of bridging financial planning across borders, he embodies the core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence.

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Financial Services Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients 52

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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Estate Planning Financial Advisor Financial Services Clients 246

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

(podcasts.apple.com) Retirement Why working longer isn't necessarily a good retirement plan. nytimes.com) How to plan for your 'no-go years' in retirement. onefrugalgirl.com) How to plan a career sabbatical. fastcompany.com) Financial services Why are banks suddenly closing client accounts?

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Services 263

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 30, 2023

standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks Jennifer Climo, the CEO and a Senior Advisor for Milestone Financial Planning, about the logistics of merging two practices in just 7 years. papers.ssrn.com) There's no downside for aging parents to communicating about your financial plans. bloomberg.com)

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Management Nonprofit Financial Planning Communication 241

NAIFA Advisor Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

John Davidson is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry, having served in various roles throughout his 44-year career. A US Army veteran and former president of the NAIFA, John is also known for his dedication to mentoring the next generation of financial advisors in NAIFA's Future Leaders program.

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Financial Services Financial Advisor Financial Planning Insurance 98

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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Financial Planner Commission Communication Financial Advisor 246

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 15, 2023

wsj.com) Retirement Retirement planning is a moving target. humbledollar.com) Advice How to fire your financial advisor in four steps. thomaskopelman.com) The financial services industry spends A LOT on lobbying. genyplanning.com) How to compare college financial aid awards.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Services Financial Advisor 246

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 28, 2025

Every financial advisor knows the importance of a growth plan. If a financial planner doesnt build a solid plan of ROI, their clients wont have a solid financial future. Financial advisors need a solid growth marketing plan to ensure they are built to last for years and decades to come.

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Financial Advisor Planning Marketing Marketing 52

NAIFA Advisor Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He is the author of several books, including Free Throws for Financial Professionals: Winning Principles for Unlocking Business Success, Above the Clouds: Winning Strategies from 30,000 Feet, and The New Rules of Retirement Planning. He exemplifies the core values of FSP and NAIFA.

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Ethics Retirement Planning Education CFP 138

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

standarddeviationspod.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Dasarte Yarnway about the importance of diversity in financial services and how to increase it. wsj.com) Direct indexing Vanguard is planning a bigger push into direct indexing. fa-mag.com) How to advise clients in the government Thrift Savings Plan.

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Clients Retirement Financial Services Taxes 245

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

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Risk Tolerance Communication Startup Financial Planning 246

NAIFA Advisor Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

Three best-in-class associations will integrate operations to amplify their impact on advocacy and education for financial service professionals and promote financial wellness for American consumers. The integrated organization aims to empower financial professionals and consumers through world-class advocacy and education.

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Financial Services Education Insurance Financial Advisor 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2023

Welcome back to the 346th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jim is the founder of MainStreet Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial planning firm, and also created Procrastination Junction, a coaching program for fee-only financial advisors looking to improve their sales skills.

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Fee Only Clients Financial Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

From there, we have several articles on advisor marketing: How some of the biggest financial services firms are increasing their television advertising and how smaller firms can craft a scalable, cost-efficient marketing strategy.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Advertising Taxes 245

Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 25, 2024

We will discuss new research by Dr. Wade Pfau, professor at The American College of Financial Services. With nearly 4.5 million Americans turning 65 in 2024, advisors are navigating four core risks that will impact their portfolios in retirement: longevity, inflation, volatility, and emotions.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Financial Services 102

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how, after years of working in an environment where she saw first-hand how ultra-high-net-worth clients keep and grow their wealth (and the lack of diversity among those clients), Kamila decided to build a practice that focused on providing holistic financial planning to communities of color with emerging wealth, (..)

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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Tax Planning Financial Advisor Retirement Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 6, 2024

Welcome to the May 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Financial Advisor Retirement Planning CFP Clients 233

Abnormal Returns

MAY 21, 2023

awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error. wsj.com) Apple ($AAPL) is playing the long game in financial services. (bilello.blog) Strategy Why so many Americans think their house is the best investment. humbledollar.com) Finance How much bigger can JP Morgan Chase ($JPM) get?

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Financial Advising Startup Taxes Financial Services 242

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What's unique about Louis, though, is how he and his partner (in anticipation of a shift in the financial advisory industry to more automated client services nearly 10 years ago) developed a robo-advice technology prototype to help clients have their investments managed at a very low cost… which then struggled to gain traction with consumers, (..)

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Financial Planning Planning Management Investing 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certification Estate Planning 189

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 29, 2022

While newer advisors are faced with infinite pathways in the financial services industry, it can often be easy to focus solely on getting ahead professionally while putting aside personal interests and self-care. Read More.

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Financial Services Communication Financial Advisor Financial Planning 236

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 24, 2023

Welcome back to the 317th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jennifer is the CEO and a Senior Advisor for Milestone Financial Planning, an independent RIA based in Bedford, New Hampshire, that oversees $360 million in assets under management for 225 client households. Read More.

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Management Financial Advisor Planning Retirement 246

Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 2, 2025

The underrepresentation of women in financial services leadership is not a reflection of their ability – it’s a symptom of an industry that hasn’t evolved quickly enough to meet the challenges of the modern world. Addressing this gap requires more than a commitment to diversity.

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Financial Services Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2023

Welcome back to the 314th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sue Chesney.

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CFP Planning Financial Planning Financial Advisor 130

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While there is no 'silver (or blue) bullet' for financial advisors looking to serve those who may otherwise lack access to financial services, differentiating themselves by narrowing their focus on a specific area can still be a good first step. Read More.

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Clients Financial Advisor Financial Advice Financial Services 246

NAIFA Advisor Today

JANUARY 23, 2025

Mark Willis, CFP , is a dedicated financial professional and the founder of Lake Growth Financial Services , located in St. Since entering the financial services industry, Mark has been driven by a deep passion to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals and create lasting security.

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CFP Education Strategic Planning Financial Services 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Over the past several years, the financial services industry has undergone a tremendous evolution in how financial advisers deliver and charge for their services. While commission-based models remain in use, fee-for-service models (including AUM, hourly, retainer, and subscription) have become increasingly popular.

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Investing Investments Retirement Planning Financial Advising 246

NAIFA Advisor Today

APRIL 20, 2023

is here, but what does that mean for your clients' retirement and estate planning? On Tuesday, May 9, from 12 pm to 3 pm eastern, join NAIFA and the Society of Financial Service Professionals for an Advanced Practice Center live virtual event, as three industry experts discuss the impact of SECURE 2.0, SECURE 2.0

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Estate Planning Retirement Clients Planning 92

The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Ask your financial advisor about their client base. If you are a corporate employee looking for help planning for the exercise of your stock options, you should ask the adviser about their knowledge and experience in dealing with clients like you. – Ask These 6 Questions is a post from: The Chicago Financial Planner

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Fee Only Clients 249

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Onramp Invest, the platform that aimed to solve the challenges of cryptocurrency investing for financial advisors, was acquired by Securitize, a platform specializing in blockchain-based tokenization of private market investments, suggesting that advisors' interest in recommending digital assets for their clients – already limited during previous (..)

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Startup Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning 246