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Adviser links: serving Boomers

Abnormal Returns

(youtube.com) The biz Why Hightower Advisors is buying an institutional investment consultant. riabiz.com) Risk tolerance Determining a client's risk tolerance is more complicated than having them fill out a questionnaire. advisorperspectives.com) Does risk tolerance change in retirement?

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#FASuccess Ep 419: Attracting Clients Who Want To Align Their Investments With Their Values With A Sustainable Investing Approach, With Peter Krull

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Pete is the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors, an RIA based in Asheville, North Carolina, that oversees approximately $200 million in assets under management for 250 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 419th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Peter Krull.

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Arthur Zeikel’s Investing Rules

The Big Picture

He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition. Zeikel famously shared his investing insights in a 1994 letter to his daughter: “Personal portfolio management is not a competitive sport. Investment capital becomes a perishable commodity if not handled properly. Stick to your plan.

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Inspired Discovery: Asking Vision Questions To Focus On Clients’ “Ideal Self”

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It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 19–20)

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Which, according to Kitces Research on Advisor Productivity, can lead to higher productivity for advisor teams (but can require an investment in staffing and higher-end planning services to meet their complex planning needs).

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

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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Inflation Is A Risk In Retirement, But Most Planning Technology Doesn’t Treat It That Way

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30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns.