Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week released its 2023 examination priorities, which include its new marketing rule, Reg BI, and complicated investments The House of Representatives is considering legislation that would broaden the definition of who qualifies as an accredited investor and is potentially eyeing a role for financial advisors (..)

Practice Management 79

Practice Management Investments Numbers Planning 79

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The study also identified factors that separated firms experiencing the greatest organic growth from others, which include offering a comprehensive suite of services, having a higher 'close' rate with prospects, and, perhaps counterintuitively, a lack of satisfaction with their client experience.

Practice Management 81

Practice Management Planning Investments Numbers 81

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And be certain to read to the end, where we have provided an update to our popular "Financial AdvisorTech Solutions Map" (and also added the changes to our AdvisorTech Directory) as well!

Valuation 84

Valuation Compliance Practice Management Technology 84

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

The study also highlighted the importance of advisors taking the time to build trust with clients and to understand a client’s goals and needs, as this can not only differentiate an advisor from those providing purely transactional investment advice, but also could promote client retention, even in years of poor market performance.

Tax Planning 82

Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 82

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A recent study suggests that advisors can regain about 20% of their time by outsourcing investment management responsibilities. We also have a number of articles on practice management: Why small financial advisory firms continue to thrive amid competition from the largest players in the industry.

Tax Planning 82

Tax Planning Practice Management Accounting Firms Securities 82

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2023

Senators is considering potential ways to shore up Social Security, from raising the retirement age to 70 to creating a sovereign wealth fund From there, we have several articles on practice management: How advisory firms can leverage their CRM software to run a more efficient practice Best practices for firms to consider when choosing training programs (..)

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Practice Management Leverage Economics Securities 67

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 14, 2023

Also in industry news this week: The Foundation For Financial Planning has gotten a boost toward its goal of connecting 10,000 CFP professionals with pro bono work thanks to increased funding from Orion Advisor Solutions FINRA has resubmitted a proposal, now with tighter rules, that would allow a broker working remotely to supervise other brokers, (..)

Auditing 69

Auditing Practice Management Leadership Securities 69

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Jarkesy, which in a narrow sense focuses on the SEC's use of in-house Administrative Law Judges to hear securities law cases rather than traditional Federal jury trials, but in a broader sense could call into question the SEC's (and other government agencies') authority to make rules and enforce laws in the absence of specific guidance from Congress (..)

Benchmarking 76

Benchmarking Communication Practice Management Securities 76

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

More states are adopting continuing education requirements for investment advisers, with three states establishing rules that must be followed by the end of 2022. From there, we have several articles on practice management: A new company aims to train the next generation of planners and provide a valuable outsourced service to advisory firms.

Practice Management 77

Practice Management Education Planning Securities 77

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2023

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Lightyear intends to work toward acquiring software and payments companies, which the release calls “a highly fragmented market” that has a large number of smaller providers. million round and mobile-first financial service firm Finom getting $12 million in an investment round. billion for the legal vertical alone.

Practice Management 64

Practice Management B2B Invoicing Accounting Firms 64

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has proposed a rule that would require RIAs to conduct enhanced due diligence and recordkeeping when using certain outsourced investment management services and other third-party service providers.

Practice Management 76

Practice Management Valuation Economics Investments 76

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: The three essential skills firm owners need to build the right team, including why it is important to always be on the lookout for potential employees. Why wrap fee programs appear to be in the crosshairs as the SEC begins to enforce Reg BI.

Practice Management 67

Practice Management Planning Securities Investments 67

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

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Practice Management 75

Practice Management Risk Management Communication Leverage 75

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2023

Gary Siperstein, Jason's father, had built a successful investment management firm exclusively focused on managing portfolios of small-cap value stocks. Jason's next move was to shift the firm away from pure investment management by incorporating comprehensive financial planning for his clients.

Planning 93

Planning Advertising Investments Practice Management 93

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Pioneer Bank has joined the number of firms filing lawsuits over the continuing and complex MyPayrollHR/ValueWise scandal, which a report from the Daily Gazette calls one of the largest in Capital Region history. Serent Capital Invests In Procurement Partners. Revolut , which is valued at $5.5

B2B 63

B2B Finance Practice Management Invoicing 63

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Earlier this year, we introduced our own Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) CE programs that allow those in the growing number of states that have adopted the NASAA Model Rule to meet their 12 hours/year CE requirement. At the beginning of 2022, the first Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) annual CE requirements took effect.

Education 130

Education Planning Investments Profit and Loss 130

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2022

Although the immediate reaction is to forget about taxes until the end of the year- specifically now when the process and numbers are fresh in everyone’s mind is the best time to boost productivity, evaluate the process, and find ways for the finance team and company to improve. 1) Evaluating the Process Itself. 2) Embrace Automation.

Communication 52

Communication Practice Management Budgeting Forecasting 52

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.

Advertising 85

Advertising Investments Planning Practice Management 85

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

In other words, by clearing space during tax season to focus full-time on tax preparation, it was possible for Ben to contain tax prep work to a reasonable number of hours. Which ultimately means that it can be well worth the investment in time and resources given how valuable of a service tax preparation is to many clients!

Tax Planning 91

Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 91

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.

Advertising 82

Advertising Investments Planning Practice Management 82

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

She is the co-founder and President of Journey Strategic Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser built for advisors seeking independence and full-fledged practice management support. She currently runs a weekly YouTube series called “Practice Management with Penny.”.

Practice Management 130

Practice Management Planning Leadership Communication 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 19, 2023

The necessity of fee increases entails a certain amount of pain for monthly-fee advisors since each conversation around raising fees creates the possibility of pushback from clients that could put a strain on the client-advisor relationship.

Communication 81

Communication Planning Practice Management Investments 81

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

But as difficult a time as it’s been, it’s not utterly devoid of good news or silver linings, Amol Helekar , principal at investment firm TCV , told Karen Webster during the latest This Week In Payments conversation. Helekar noted that he’s seen similar actions at a smaller scale across the range of technology platforms his firm invests in.

eCommerce 70

eCommerce Practice Management Economics Investments 70

CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: Why an individual’s portfolio of relationships could be just as important as their investment portfolio when it comes to happiness in retirement. How planning specializations can help firms and their advisors stand out from the pack.

Auditing 130

Auditing Practice Management Planning Investments 130

CFO News Room

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.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Planning Investments Profit and Loss 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 17, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: Why it is important for advisors charging on a fee-for-service basis to regularly reassess their pricing, and best practices for letting current clients know about a fee increase.

Education 130

Education Planning Benchmarking Investments 130

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2023

From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: Why an individual’s portfolio of relationships could be just as important as their investment portfolio when it comes to happiness in retirement. How planning specializations can help firms and their advisors stand out from the pack.

Auditing 77

Auditing Practice Management Planning Investments 77

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: Why creating a defined employee value proposition could be the key for RIAs to attract and retain talent in the current tight labor market. A four-step process that advisors can use to help clients who tend to overspend.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation Accounting 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Kyle Moore, CFP® is the founder of Quarry Hill Advisors, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm that oversees $200M for over 160 households specializing in working with stock-compensated employees and retirees. Author: Kyle Moore. Guest Contributor.

Planning 130

Planning Concentration Communication Tax Planning 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 3, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: The three essential skills firm owners need to build the right team, including why it is important to always be on the lookout for potential employees. Why wrap fee programs appear to be in the crosshairs as the SEC begins to enforce Reg BI. Tracey Longo | Financial Advisor).

Communication 130

Communication Investments Planning Marketing 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 10, 2023

While the budget almost certainly will face stiff resistance in a divided Congress, proposals that could affect financial advisors and their clients include increasing the top income and capital gains tax rates, raising the Net Investment Income Tax rate and applying it to pass-through income, and increasing the amount of the child tax credit.

Tax Planning 90

Tax Planning Budgeting Practice Management Planning 90

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: New rankings show what it takes for RIAs to make it into the top 100 by AUM, and why seeking out ‘smaller’ clients can spur firm growth. The range of considerations and potential consequences for RIAs considering going public.

Prioritization 82

Prioritization Construction Practice Management Planning 82

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2022

From there, we have several articles on practice management: New rankings show what it takes for RIAs to make it into the top 100 by AUM, and why seeking out ‘smaller’ clients can spur firm growth. The range of considerations and potential consequences for RIAs considering going public.

Prioritization 80

Prioritization Construction Practice Management Planning 80

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s unique about Anh, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she differentiates her firm by leveraging the combination of a high-touch concierge approach to client service with a unique investment management approach through the use of very carefully chosen structured notes to differentiate her portfolio design from other advisors.

Leverage 130

Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Emily is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management, a virtual Independent RIA based in Austin, Texas, that oversees $170 million of assets under management for nearly 170 families. So, there was somebody on our team that handled more of the enrollments and maybe just an investment change or website help.

Education 130

Education Planning Numbers Securities 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 27, 2022

But no sooner did I start helping people in this layoff situation, I realized, number one, you gotta have empathy. I’ve been to well over 600, almost 700…I’m loose with my numbers here, but over 700 companies in the last 20 years, if not more. You’ve gotta have a deep empathy. Michael: Yeah. John: Yeah.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Manufacturing Marketing 130