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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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Lessons from a Garage Fire: Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage

MainStreet Financial Planning

I want to share some key lessons learned to help you review your own insurance coverage and emergency preparedness. Key Takeaways & Insurance Considerations Ensure Your Home Can Alert You in an Emergency Many neighbors close to the fire didnt wake up when we knocked on their doors.

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When clients don’t understand legacy planning

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

Its usually too little, so I ask them how they arrived at the amount of insurance they think they need. I’m not scared of numbers and giving clients a large number for insurance coverage. Also, many wealthy clients dont think their wives can be insured, but they can. Im usually able to sell them more.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 30-31)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: With the new “T+1” rules for trade settlements will go into effect in late May, the SEC has issued a risk alert for broker-dealers and RIAs outlining the requirements they face and areas of focus for the regulator during upcoming examinations A recent survey suggests that while client satisfaction with their (..)

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Balancing Multiple Residences: Navigating Tax Considerations, Legal Documentation, and Insurance Coverage for Snowbirds

Ballast Advisors

Join us as we delve into the tax strategy, legal documentation, and insurance coverage considerations needed to successfully balance the ownership of multiple residences for snowbirds. The number of days you spend in a certain location may determine your residency status and tax obligations.

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Building A (Modern) Client Service System Model To Deliver Value More Efficiently, Profitably, And Enjoyably

Nerd's Eye View

While many financial advisors may have focused primarily on portfolio management at one time, the evolution of the financial planning profession has opened up an ever-growing number of services that advisors now offer to their clients on a regular basis.

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11 Financial Tips for Starting a Family

MainStreet Financial Planning

Get a social security number for your child. You can request a social security number along with your baby’s birth certificate. Update your life and disability insurance. Now more than ever you want to have appropriate life and disability insurance coverage, so if something unexpected happens your family will be OK.