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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 21–September 22)

Nerd's Eye View

Further, the survey showed the continued predominance of the AUM fee model amongst state-registered firms (at the same time, more than half of firms said they charge on a fixed-fee or hourly basis, suggesting many firms utilize multiple fee models) and identified the most common areas of regulatory enforcement during the year, with failure to register (..)

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Donor-Advised Funds: Optimize Your Charitable Giving and Save On Taxes

Cordant Wealth Partners

We also get you up to speed on the tax benefits of using a DAF. If you've heard of a DAF and are curious about incorporating it into your giving and tax planning strategy, this article is for you. Key Takeaways: Contributions to a donor-advised fund reduce your tax bill in the year your contribution is made.

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The Return Of IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

interest rates, and relatively little new tax legislation (yet). Additionally, the upcoming Kitces Value Summit, coming December 12 , 2024, will tackle how real advisors provide and communicate their ongoing value to their clients.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest. Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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How to Avoid Common Investment Mistakes by Becoming an Investment Advisor?

International College of Financial Planning

Investing is essential to achieving our financial goals, whether saving for retirement, funding our children’s education, or building wealth for the future. However, eliminating the complex world of investments can be challenging, and many individuals fall prey to common investment mistakes that can hinder their financial success.

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Buy This, Sell That? Please Don’t…

The Big Picture

Here is why: These posts seem to be a bizarre combination of public records scraping and AI; they look like they were designed to generate clicks rather than reflect honest investment recommendations. But as the Chief Investment Officer of RWM, I can assure you that it is utter nonsense. That’s not how we invest capital.