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Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Senate appears poised to pass legislation that would eliminate the long-established WEP and GPO provisions and increase the Social Security benefits of many state and local workers in the process From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While index funds are often viewed as 'passive' investments, advisors can add value for their (..)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 21, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 24, 2025
Nonetheless, given the scale and brand awareness of the wirehouses, and as their own use of fee-based models increases (as opposed to primarily relying on commissions from selling products), competition for clients (and advisors) will likely remain stiff going forward, even amidst the favorable trends for RIAs Also in industry news this week: A recent (..)
Wealth Management
JUNE 21, 2024
Allspring Global Investments plans to start offering actively managed ETFs.
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Wealth Management
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Protecting the average retiree in a confusing landscape of investment planning vs. financial planning.
Wealth Management
MARCH 28, 2023
Among other changes, the association will add a wealth management specialization, with additional content on client management, investment planning and the duty of care.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 31, 2023
Chasing fad investments. Not following an investment plan. If there were only one approach that worked, everyone would do that.1 1 I know plenty of investors with completely different styles that have found success in the markets over the years. Thinking.
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 10, 2025
Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that nearly 71% of new financial advisors drop out in the first 5 years, with firms offering better training and mentorship opportunities (as well as entry-level positions that don't come with business development targets) seeing higher employee retention rates How broker-dealer self-regulatory organization (..)
Wealth Management
DECEMBER 14, 2022
New survey sheds light on spending and investing plans.
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Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. investmentnews.com) Advisers Why private equity hasn't tired of investing in wealth management firms yet. msn.com) Why follow-up questions are crucial in financial planning.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 17, 2024
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 (..)
Integrity Financial Planning
OCTOBER 9, 2023
When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. But what does an investment strategy really consist of? An investment strategy is utilized to help your wealth not only retain its value against inflation but hopefully grow as well.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 11, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 30, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move 'upmarket' and work with wealthier clients by expanding their service menu to include family office services, investment banking, and/or trust (..)
Wealthfront
AUGUST 14, 2024
Welcome to our Ask Wealthfront series, where we tackle your questions about personal finance and investing. Should I invest my down payment or keep it in […] The post Ask Wealthfront: Should I Invest My Down Payment? Want to see your question answered here? I’m saving for a house. appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.
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Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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 (..)
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 25, 2024
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 (..)
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 31, 2025
Strategy How can you better stay the course with your investment plan? optimisticallie.com) Fintwit is dead. Long live Fintwit. howardlindzon.com) Finance Why Rocket ($RKT) is buying mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper ($COOP). thebasispoint.com) Private equity and private credit work hand-in-hand.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 4, 2025
Sten is the owner of Legacy Investment Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, that oversees $220 million in assets under management for 90 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 427th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sten Morgan.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 10, 2024
Finally, over time, regime changes have also lowered the overall risk of equity investing. These changes, along with lower trading costs, have made the world a much safer (and less expensive) place for investors, who, as a result of reduced investment risks, may experience lower future returns.
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Good Financial Cents
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Most people are well aware that investing is the key to building long-term wealth, yet that doesn’t mean that getting started is easy. In fact, all new investors face a huge learning curve when it comes to figuring out how to invest and where to invest their extra money. So, how do you start investing exactly?
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Abnormal Returns
MAY 21, 2023
bilello.blog) Strategy Why so many Americans think their house is the best investment. awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error. (ritholtz.com) 10 charts this week including the surge in Nvidia ($NVDA). humbledollar.com) Finance How much bigger can JP Morgan Chase ($JPM) get?
Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Is now a good time to invest? I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market. I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market.
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Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Also in industry news this week: Changes to CFP Board’s procedural rules went into effect September 1 and are intended to make the disciplinary process more efficient for respondents as well as CFP Board staff, and to expand the CFP Board’s ability to pursue more complaints against CFP professionals A NASAA model rule follows in the footsteps (..)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 25, 2023
Also in industry news this week: The SEC settled its first charges related to its new marketing rule with a firm that advertised 2,700% annual returns A survey suggests that older Americans prefer the term "longevity" to "aging", perhaps informing the way advisors discuss related issues with their clients From there, we have several articles on retirement (..)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision. From there, we have several articles on insurance and investment planning: Why the chair of the Senate Finance Committee has taken an interest in the private placement life insurance market.
Brown Advisory
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Investment Planning Options achen Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:24 The decision to sell or hold a concentrated position may sound simple, but these situations are often more complex than they appear. They require the investor to reconcile investment dynamics, tax considerations and a variety of subjective, emotional factors.
Brown Advisory
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Investment Planning Options. They require the investor to reconcile investment dynamics, tax considerations and a variety of subjective, emotional factors. Similarly, investors should be cautious about a heavy weighting in a single investment. Can the asset’s attributes be replicated by other investments?
Good Financial Cents
AUGUST 11, 2022
I once had a client ask me, “Jeff, if you had a million dollars, how would you invest it?”. The reality is, there are a ton of different strategies I would personally use to invest $1 million dollars, and to help this seed money grow into even more cash over time. Ad Robo-Advisors move with the market to ensure your investments.
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2023
Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.
Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 28, 2024
Also in industry news this week: How the SEC could target dually registered firms for enforcement of their duties to care for and manage conflicts of interest under Regulation Best Interest and the Investment Advisers Act to send a message to the industry and to clarify its expectations for these "dual-hatted" firms and their advisors Why a shift in (..)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 8, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A recent survey has found that a majority of prospective financial planning clients across all age brackets are open to working with a remote advisor, creating opportunities for advisors to grow their businesses and for clients to find the ‘best’ advisor for their needs, regardless of their location A federal (..)
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 25, 2023
We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A recent study has found that advisors who gain additional credentials tend to see a boost both in their confidence and in their business metrics, with the CFP certification standing out in terms of value The implications for RIAs of a proposed Treasury Department rule that would subject many firms to certain anti-money-laundering (..)
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The OG financial blogger Barry Ritholtz joined me on the show this week to discuss questions about what the next recession will look like, creating an investment plan for a banker with cash on the sidelines, paying down a low interest rate mortgage and how to sell your automobile. 2All 3 have.
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Gen Y Planning
JUNE 1, 2022
Does investing in I-bonds make sense as part of your strategy? Bonds also generate income, making them a flexible part of your long-term cash flow plan. While bonds are an essential component of investing, it’s important to note that inflation and bonds typically don’t get along, which isn’t good news for today’s investors.
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