Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates that clients of financial advisors are more confident than others about their financial preparedness for retirement and are more likely to have a financial plan in place that can weather the ups (..)

Tax Planning 90

Tax Planning Planning Accounting Investments 90

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

Under the new law, non-spouse beneficiaries (with few exceptions) must now withdraw the entirety of an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner's passing rather than over their own lifetimes. This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.

Nonprofit 90

Nonprofit Tax Planning Planning Accounting 90

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 23, 2022

From there, we have several articles on advisor marketing: Five tactics advisors can use to make the most of the online referrals they receive. Why advisors crafting their marketing message might first want to consider whether their target client needs a ‘life raft’ or a ‘sailboat’. Further, SECURE 2.0 Altogether, SECURE 2.0

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

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

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A probe by the Government Accountability Office found that the conflict-of-interest disclosures offered by many firms offering financial advice are often inadequate or confusing, making it hard for consumers to understand whether and when a financial professional is operating in their best interest A recent study has (..)

Treasury 89

Treasury Tax Planning Practice Management Compliance 89

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

Tax Planning 69

Tax Planning Practice Management Planning Communication 69

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Which means that by taking into account a client's net worth, realistic liability risks, and level of sophistication, advisors can help assess what types of strategies may be appropriate for the client to explore. For instance, qualified plan assets (e.g., tenancy by the entireties and community property).

Education 95

Education Tax Planning Planning Accounting 95

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released the latest edition its annual survey outlining the state of state-registered RIAs, showing that the number of state-registered firms and their assets (..)

Tax Planning 83

Tax Planning Investments Numbers Marketing 83

CFO Plans

JUNE 27, 2024

One effective strategy businesses are adopting is outsourcing their accounting services. Discover how customized accounting can transform your business. In this article, we will explore how outsourced accounting services empower business growth through customized solutions. Get expert tax planning and maximize your savings.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting Tax Planning CFO Manufacturing 52

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that financial advisors continue to move towards ETFs and away from mutual funds when it comes to client portfolio recommendations, though a majority of advisors continue to see a role for active management in the investment management process A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging (..)

Math 85

Math Tax Planning Treasury Leverage 85

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

B2B 88

B2B Planning Tax Planning Technology 88

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 86

Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 86

CFO Plans

AUGUST 23, 2024

Strategic Financial Planning and Tax Savings Tax Planning and Preparation Effective tax planning and preparation can significantly impact your business’s bottom line. A Fractional CFO leverages their in-depth knowledge of tax laws to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for tax savings.

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning Leverage Budgeting 52

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the October 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Communication 92

Communication Tax Planning Technology Planning 92

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing taxes efficiently is one of the most daunting tasks, often leading to stress and potential financial pitfalls. Operational accounting services offer crucial support, ensuring financial health and compliance. These tools offer comprehensive accounting solutions, allowing businesses to focus on growth rather than bookkeeping.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Compliance CFO Risk Management 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

Practice Management 86

Practice Management Tax Planning Planning Securities 86

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)

Tax Planning 65

Tax Planning Leadership Communication Accounting 65

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e.,

Tax Planning 81

Tax Planning Investments Sales Planning 81

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

navigate a volatile market environment (in both stocks and bonds – oof!) Sales & Marketing. This year has been challenging for many financial advisors as they help their clients (and their own firms!) and inflation levels not seen in several decades. Regulatory.

Planning 130

Planning Benchmarking Profit and Loss Communication 130

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Virtual Accounting Services for Small Businesses Virtual accounting services for small businesses provide access to high-quality financial expertise without the hefty price tag. Learn more about the benefits of virtual accounting. Explore cloud-based accounting solutions.

CFO 52

CFO Startups Tax Planning Accounting 52

CFO Plans

JUNE 13, 2024

Enhance Your Financial Reporting with Expert CFO Services Effective Tax Planning and Preparation Tax planning and preparation can significantly impact a company’s bottom line. Fractional CFOs offer expert guidance on tax strategies, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax liabilities.

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning Manufacturing Leverage 52

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

Concentration 66

Concentration Analyzing Data Tax Planning Leverage 66

CFO Plans

JUNE 7, 2024

Enhance Your Financial Reporting with Expert CFO Services Effective Tax Planning and Preparation Tax planning and preparation can significantly impact a company’s bottom line. Fractional CFOs offer expert guidance on tax strategies, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax liabilities.

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning Manufacturing Leverage 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 30, 2022

And given the variety of planning opportunities created by the legislation – from the raising of the beginning age for RMDs to the ability to transfer funds from 529 plans to Roth IRAs – advisors have a significant opportunity to demonstrate value for their clients! Another measure in SECURE 2.0

Planning 130

Planning Auditing Investments Securities 130

CSC Advisors

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Understanding how to maximize tax benefits can significantly impact your bottom line, allowing you to reinvest in your business and improve cash flow. Maximize Interest Deductions The interest paid on your SBA loan is generally tax-deductible as a business expense.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Leverage Planning Prioritization 52

CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This article explores effective strategies for accounts receivable and payable management, offering actionable insights to enhance financial stability and promote growth. Strategic Budget Planning as a Success Blueprint The journey to financial stability begins with strategic budget planning.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable CFO Budgeting Invoicing 52

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When I started my online marketing company VerticalResponse, I made the colossal mistake of not hiring experienced people because I was so concerned about saving money. I’m not an expert in anything related to accounting, so I reached out to one of my networks to get people I could have do these functions. Attributes of a Great CFO.

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning GAAP Budgeting 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the most popular savings vehicles because of their triple-tax advantage: account owners can take an above-the-line tax deduction for eligible contributions, growth in the account is tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free if they are used for qualified healthcare expenses.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Planning Accounting Investments 130

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Tax Planning is Beneficial and Essential A wise person once said that failing to plan is planning to fail. This is certainly true in the area of taxation, where there are often opportunities to legally minimize or defer the timing of tax payments and to claim income tax credits.

Finance 88

Finance Strategic Planning Auditing CFO 88

Spreadym

APRIL 27, 2023

Tax planning: Some financial analysis and planning software includes tax planning tools that help users forecast and minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax deductions. Read here how API can help manage planning and budgeting process in your business.

Financial Analysis 52

Financial Analysis Tax Planning Budgeting Forecasting 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

They also reclaimed significant market share from the behemoth global banks, posting phenomenal assets under management (AUM) and customer growth. Northeast: BNY Wealth Americas oldest private bank, BNY Wealth has excelled by maintaining a significant edge in combining market knowledge with state-of-the-art technology.

Banking 52

Banking Problem Solving Leadership Tax Planning 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 17, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: While weak stock and bond market performance has challenged advisors and their clients this year, these trends have likely increased the ‘safe’ withdrawal rate for new retirees. Client referrals are an important source of organic growth for many financial advisory firms.

Planning 130

Planning Education Investments Benchmarking 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

directly via email: Resources Featured In This Episode: Looking for sample client service calendars, marketing plans, and more? And so, what we did, and I guess the advantage of being with a broker-dealer is those are now Commonwealth house accounts. Get notified of the latest episodes (and all our research as it’s released!)

Planning 130

Planning Accounting Compliance Math 130

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently. By aligning their financial strategies with their business growth metrics, they achieved remarkable success in expanding their market share.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cutting-Edge Online Accounting Services for SMEs In today’s digital age, online accounting services for SMEs are indispensable. An outsourced CFO leverages these tools to streamline your financial processes, making your accounting more efficient and accurate. Learn more about our transformative financial advisory services.

CFO 52

CFO Startups Compliance Accounting 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

How confident are they that no year-end-tax-planning opportunities were missed across their entire client base? This lets us see which clients still need to fund their accounts to maximize their contributions before the tax deadline so that we can avoid missing a Roth contribution for eligible clients.

Planning 130

Planning Communication Concentration Tax Planning 130

The CFO College

APRIL 8, 2021

For many bookkeepers and accountants, working remotely is a reality that has breathed energy back into the passion they feel for their work and their life. Implement an Easy-to-Use, Effective Marketing System. You’ll also want to grow your niche knowledge, if you practice within one.

CFO 52

CFO Benchmarking Accounting Tax Planning 52

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saving and Investing: Develop a savings plan and investment strategy to build wealth over time. This may involve contributing to retirement accounts (e.g., Debt Management: If you have debt, like credit card debt or student loans, develop a plan to manage and pay down your liabilities efficiently.

Planning 59

Planning Strategic Planning Budgeting Forecasting 59