Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

Practice Management 85

Practice Management Compliance Planning Securities 85

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious (..)

Treasury 92

Treasury Tax Planning Practice Management Compliance 92

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 5, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Legislation working its way through Congress would allow for electronic delivery of documents to clients of advisors and other financial services firms by default, though it has been met with some opposition While RIAs have outpaced wirehouses in terms of client asset growth and headcount, industry consolidation has (..)

Practice Management 86

Practice Management Compliance Investments Numbers 86

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 89

Practice Management Budgeting Communication Securities 89

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 87

Practice Management Investments Numbers Planning 87

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 85

Auditing Practice Management Planning Investments 85

CFO Share

MAY 6, 2024

Shopify) Construction requires job costing Retail requires inventory management Clinicians require HIPPA compliance Professional service providers require integrated practice management systems More features mean a more expensive, complex, and boutique system. Others do not.

Practice Management 52

Practice Management Manufacturing Accounting Construction 52

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 87

Practice Management Valuation Budgeting Securities 87

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study from research firm Cerulli has found that investors' willingness to pay for financial advice has risen over the last 15 years, with more investors reporting using a financial advisor (and a decreasing share considering (..)

Practice Management 84

Practice Management Investments Numbers 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 90

Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 90

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey has found that a majority of prospective financial planning clients across all age brackets are open to working with a remote advisor, creating opportunities for advisors to grow their businesses and for clients to find the ‘best’ advisor for their needs, regardless of their location A federal (..)

Practice Management 84

Practice Management Risk Management Communication Leverage 84

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 89

Practice Management Planning Investments Numbers 89

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 91

Valuation Compliance Practice Management Technology 91

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.

Practice Management 64

Practice Management B2B Invoicing Accounting Firms 64

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 90

Tax Planning Practice Management Accounting Firms Securities 90

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 (..)

Practice Management 74

Practice Management Leverage Economics Securities 74

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 92

Strategic Planning Sales Budgeting Planning 92

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.

Practice Management 85

Practice Management Education Planning Securities 85

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 76

Auditing Practice Management Leadership Securities 76

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2023

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Practice Management 95

Practice Management Compliance Investments Finance 95

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 85

Practice Management Valuation Economics Investments 85

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 74

Practice Management Planning Securities Investments 74

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 94

Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 94

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 84

Benchmarking Communication Practice Management Securities 84

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Serent Capital Invests In Procurement Partners. Procurement Partners , which works on procure-to-pay services for healthcare providers, has received an investment from Serent Capital , according to a press release. ImagineTime, Mango Billing Partner On Digital Accounting.

B2B 63

B2B Finance Practice Management Invoicing 63

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

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

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 97

Planning Advertising Investments Practice Management 97

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Survey highlights Nearly 35% of accountants cite finding the right talent among their three biggest practice management issues over the past year, compared to just 14% of accountants who cited it last year – making finding talent the fastest-rising industry challenge.

Auditing 52

Auditing Accounting Accounting Firms Practice Management 52

E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Actionable Insights: To enhance CCAR, DSOs should invest in staff training focused on coding accuracy and claim submission processes. Additionally, using robust practice management software that flags potential issues before submission can prevent denials, ensuring a smoother and more predictable revenue cycle.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Healthcare Benchmarking Auditing 52

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 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 92

Advertising Investments Planning Practice Management 92

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 90

Advertising Investments Planning Practice Management 90

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What's unique about Jim, though, is how he has built an RIA platform approaching $25B in AUM in just 5 years, and the way he’s managed everything from hiring and staffing to raising outside investor capital in order to make the investments necessary to achieve scale as a middle and back-office support platform for independent advisors.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Compliance Practice Management Leverage 52

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2022

Practice management softwares help create more efficient tax teams by simplifying activities such as assigning tasks, automating workflows, and getting approvals. Pixie and , AccountancyManager are a few of the leaders in accounting practice management softwares.

Communication 52

Communication Practice Management Budgeting Forecasting 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ultimately, that investment can make the transition to meetings well worth it, since the ability to meet with clients virtually means that advisors can work with more types of clients, specialize in new niches, and thrive in new ways without the geographic constraints of meeting in person.

Planning 92

Planning Communication Investments Practice Management 92

Regent Assay

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Bright is a UK and Ireland-based accounting, practice management and payroll software provider. The investment in BTCSoftware further demonstrates?Bright’s The solution enables accountants to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT regulations and is integrated with HMRC and Companies House. Bright’s commitment to delivering?UK

Practice Management 52

Practice Management Compliance Accounting Accounting Firms 52