Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2024

The survey found that most firms fall into the middle category, utilizing tech in categories that provide an assessed high return on investment (e.g., financial planning, CRM, portfolio management), while taking a more tailored approach to selecting tech in other categories.

Prioritization 76

Prioritization Practice Management Budgeting Investments 76

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission this week authorized 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could provide financial advisors and their clients with a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency without (..)

Practice Management 85

Practice Management Budgeting Communication Securities 85

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A separate Supreme Court decision struck down the SEC's use of in-house judges to adjudicate cases involving civil penalties (unless both parties in the matter agree to it), likely setting up more settlement offers from the regulator to avoid a drawn-out legal process in the Federal court system At a time when it has (..)

Practice Management 83

Practice Management Valuation Budgeting Securities 83

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) often face significant challenges in attracting advisors who can proactively generate new business. Once firms get their employee advisors to embrace the idea of contributing to business development, it's essential to support their success by investing in the right resources.

Strategic Planning 88

Strategic Planning Sales Planning Budgeting 88

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 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

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. This year has seen inflation reach levels not seen for several decades, pinching the budgets of consumers.

Communication 130

Communication Investments Planning Marketing 130