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.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2017

Change within the enterprise will always bring friction, but when it comes to change brought about by the adoption of more sophisticated technologies — especially in accounting and cash management — that friction is worth the effort. But the picture of technology adoption is a complex one, as cloud accounting company Sage has shown.

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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!

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Valuation Compliance Practice Management Technology 98

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.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Vassallo , managing partner of Lightyear, said the work with ProfitSolv “reflects our long-term investment thesis that embedding payment solutions in vertically integrated, sector-specific software will continue to gain market share from more traditional software providers.”. “We billion for the legal vertical alone.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2018

Australian small business (SMB) accounting software startup Karbon sees opportunity in the failed merger of industry leaders MYOB and Reckon , according to The Australian Financial Review ( AFR ) reports Monday (June 18). Karbon announced a $5.19 Karbon announced a $5.19

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Accounting Startups Practice Management Planning 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Plus, Pioneer Bank sues over MyPayrollHR scandal, Procurement Partners secures new funding, and ImagineTime partners on FinTech for accountants. Serent Capital Invests In Procurement Partners. ImagineTime, Mango Billing Partner On Digital Accounting. Revolut Launches Acquiring Solution For Business Customers.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For example, most Millennial and Gen Z clients can open their own investing account and buy index funds online with only minimal guidance from their advisor, so full-service investing might not offer enough value to a next-generation client to justify an ongoing planning fee.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 98

CFO Share

MAY 6, 2024

With new businesses come new beginnings, and nothing excites accountants like setting up a fresh set of books. Like an artist in front of a blank canvas, brand new books hold limitless possibilities, the chance to shed old byzantine corporate accounting and to step into the future of clean and clear financials.

Practice Management 52

Practice Management Manufacturing Accounting Construction 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The news came against a backdrop where other announcements and activities have illuminated the attractiveness of B2B FinTech as an investment space. As reported earlier in this space, dealmaking to date in 2020 has included eCommerce-as-a-Service firm Mirakl securing a $300 million investment, and payments firm Zoop securing a $10.85

B2B 56

B2B Invoicing Practice Management Reconciliations 56

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).

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Communication Investments Planning Marketing 130

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

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For many advisors, the transition to meeting virtually was a struggle on account of two major challenges.

Planning 98

Planning Communication Investments Practice Management 98

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.

Planning 130

Planning Education Investments Benchmarking 130

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. But using joint accounts can be uncomfortable for many individuals.

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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 Communication Concentration Tax Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

rebalancing their investment accounts or reviewing their insurance policies). While it can be easy for financial advisors to recognize the wide range of ways they add value for clients throughout the year, clients themselves might not be aware of what their advisors do for them behind the scenes outside of their annual meetings (e.g.,

Planning 98

Planning Practice Management Investments Accounting 98

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2022

Paying a full time accountant may not be worth it if the business is too small to hire full time, or if the job is only needed during tax season itself. Just about every company can improve efficiency through automation and technology, and this is especially true with tasks such as accounting and financial planning.

Communication 52

Communication Practice Management Budgeting Forecasting 52

Regent Assay

OCTOBER 27, 2022

BTCSoftware is a multi-award-winning tax software solution which helps accountants to streamline and simplify tax and compliance work. They developed feature-rich and cost-effective software products that make life easier and more rewarding for accounting professionals. The investment in BTCSoftware further demonstrates?Bright’s

Practice Management 52

Practice Management Compliance Accounting Accounting Firms 52

Future CFO

APRIL 1, 2024

Moving beyond their traditional roles in finance and accounting, it is important for CFOs to be forward-looking and consider how they can enhance their value proposition and contribute to the firm’s progress. We also look at enhancing the overall operating model of the business through the use of digital technologies.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Finance Practice Management Planning 52

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.

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Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The site, tasked with enrolling people in the newly passed Affordable Care Act (ACA), was by all accounts poorly designed. cannot and will not move forward unless CMS is on board and investing in it. No one wants to make the same investment twice. That is putting mildly.

Healthcare 42

Healthcare Startups Technology Practice Management 42

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.

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Education Planning Numbers Securities 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s not uncommon for us to see million-dollar accounts these days. We just haven’t really had the opportunity to invest in this relationship with you, and we recognize that maybe we missed that a little with growing so quickly to 1,800 clients. We’ve gone through a whole practice management advisory group.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

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

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.”.

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Practice Management Planning Leadership Communication 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 98

Tax Planning Budgeting Practice Management Planning 98

CFO Thought Leader

JULY 16, 2023

Read More In the past, Cox tells us, a typical business-case meeting might have involved a discussion around whether IRIS could continue to invest in an acquired company while still allowing it to achieve new growth—which would make it a worthwhile target.

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CFO Education Leadership Accounting 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Why the announced acquisition of RIA custodian TradePMR by retail brokerage firm Robinhood could prove to be a boon for RIAs on TradePMR's platform, who could receive a wave of referrals from Robinhood's massive base of next-generation retail clients How Morningstar is cutting the "Medalist Ratings" of thousands of (..)

Profit and Loss 98

Profit and Loss Practice Management Leadership Retail 98

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

We also have a number of articles on practice management: Why looking inward at their leadership style can be one of the best ways for firm leaders to prevent employee turnover. cash management programs ). Additionally, unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), there is no deadline for the contributions to be spent.

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Planning Leadership Accounting Healthcare 130