CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. It’s about making sure your numbers don’t just add up but drive your company toward its ultimate goals.

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Numbers Finance CFO Leadership 98

Fpanda Club

MAY 17, 2022

Budget and annual planning cycle - these words can make many people tremble. Aimed at determining firm’s short-term objectives and transforming them into operational plan by allocating available resources, annual planning exercise is mostly considered by its stakeholders to be a curse rather than a savior. Too much game playing.

Budgeting 147

Budgeting Planning Benchmarking Leadership 147

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consulting with over 15,000 clients on student loan debt).

Leverage 97

Leverage Planning Compliance Startups 97

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So, whether you're interested in learning about building a profitable hyperfocused practice, implementing a marketing approach that reaches a firm's ideal target client, or adding value for clients by offering advanced tax planning, then we hope you enjoy this episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast, with Anjali Jariwala.

Tax Planning 97

Tax Planning CFO Planning Advertising 97

Global Finance

AUGUST 1, 2024

The hedge fund manager grabbed headlines on Wednesday, July 31, when he decided to no longer plan an initial public offering (IPO) for his firm, Pershing Square USA. The withdrawal comes shortly after the fund announced plans to raise $2 billion—significantly lower than the previously touted $25 billion.

Planning 122

Planning Marketing Valuation Corporate Finance 122

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 18, 2025

The challenge in writing How NOT to Invest was organizing a large number of ideas, many of which were only loosely connected, into something coherent, understandable, and, most importantly, readable. Bad Numbers : 4. Create a financial plan (then stick to it). It is March 18th! Publication day is finally here! Index (mostly).

Investments 127

Investments Math Concentration Valuation 127

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

Planning 52

Planning Prioritization Securities Numbers 52

CFO Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The financial planning team helps the resort’s leadership optimize the number of people on the mountain from a safety, quality of experience and revenue standpoint.

Finance 246

Finance Leadership Numbers Planning 246

Fpanda Club

MARCH 19, 2025

Yes, I said that, I am addicted to financial planning and analysis. After 15+ years in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Ive learned some hard truths things I wish someone had told me earlier in my career. My name is Anna, and I am an FP&A-holic. Indeed, FP&A guys are good candidates to fall into this trap.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Finance 130

CFO Selections

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A CFO has a deep understanding of your business model and your banking relationships, works with your board of directors, prepares detailed financial and management reports, works with auditors, oversees tax planning, and sets policies around controls and payroll.

CFO 105

CFO Tax Planning Leadership Budgeting 105

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While many financial advisors are paying close attention to the potential extension of sunsetting measures within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the coming year, legislation related to retirement savings could be on Congress' agenda as well Fidelity is planning to change the default for its existing RIA non-retirement (..)

Cash Management 98

Cash Management Communication Planning Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2025

There is no shortage of written content available for financial advisors to enhance their technical skills, grow in their careers, and run more successful planning practices, from books to research studies to long-form written content. Further, because choosing 'top' podcasts is inherently subjective (e.g.,

Practice Management 98

Practice Management Planning Finance Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller this week announced his plans to retire and step down from his position at the end of April next year.

Auditing 96

Auditing Leadership Planning Numbers 96

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What's unique about Cristina, though, is how her firm supports clients in the so-called "sandwich generation" by both creating a financial plan for the clients' personal financial needs and goals, and by addressing (often with a separately paid add-on financial planning engagement) the financial issues facing their aging (and frequently less financially (..)

Leverage 91

Leverage Planning Securities Numbers 91

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that according to a recent study by DeVoe & Company, only 42% of RIAs surveyed have written succession plans and either have begun to implement them or have already done so.

Valuation 98

Valuation Tax Planning Planning Securities 98

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 96

Tax Planning Practice Management Planning Communication 96

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

Benchmarking 98

Benchmarking Education Investments Planning 98

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

Are you planning for a Saturday night? How about, planning to buy a house in the next five years? That’s exactly how Long-range Planning (LRP) works – not only for individuals but for businesses as well. Given the current volatility in markets and global economies, long-range planning can indeed seem daunting.

Planning 105

Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 105

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%

Communication 91

Communication Leadership Investments Numbers 91

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

On today’s episode Jennifer and Tosha will cover the concept of vision-directed strategic planning, non-profit life cycles, and how to build a sustainable organization. Vision Directed Strategic Planning We quickly learn from Jennifer how she cultivates a vision for an organization and what this truly means for their future outlook.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Nonprofit Planning Leadership 98

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

It is the end of the first full week in 2025, and my data update for the year is now up and running, and I plan to use this post to describe my data sample, my processes for computing industry statistics and the links to finding them. Aggregate operating numbers 3. Corporate Governance & Descriptive 1.

Corporate Finance 115

Corporate Finance Valuation Finance Numbers 115

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2024

From an advisor's perspective, TCJA's impending expiration raises the importance of planning for clients who will potentially be impacted, which, given the law's broad scope, could be nearly every client. elections. Read More.

Planning 98

Planning Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

advanced tax and estate planning) and ensure that both members of client couples remain engaged in the planning process (to encourage a surviving partner to stay with the firm in case of a death of their spouse) could have more durable client satisfaction and, ultimately, higher client retention rates.

Practice Management 83

Practice Management Planning Numbers 83

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)

Benchmarking 98

Benchmarking Tax Planning Investments Planning 98

Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

When planning your implementation, think beyond compliance. Why It Matters Compliance : Governments require standardized customer details, such as taxpayer identification numbers and verified addresses. Fraud Reduction Standardized formats and real-time verification by tax authorities significantly reduce fraudulent or fake invoices.

Invoicing 98

Invoicing CFO Compliance Auditing 98

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Also in industry news this week: While RIA M&A deal flow hit record levels in 2024 (both in terms of volume and the speed of completing them), firm valuations saw relatively modest gains In its latest annual regulatory oversight report, FINRA joined the SEC in flagging the potential risks to firm and client data from the use of third-party vendors (..)

Valuation 98

Valuation Compliance Communication Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 17, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that members of Generation X are struggling more with retirement planning compared to older Baby Boomers and younger Millennials, potentially offering opportunities for financial advisors to help Gen Xers create a plan to 'catch up' when it comes to both their retirement savings and their financial (..)

Cash Management 98

Cash Management Planning Securities Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) was passed in 2017, few households have been subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which TCJA restructured so that it applied mainly to a select number of upper-income households.

Planning 98

Planning Restructuring Numbers Investments 98

Global Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

We provide a very user-friendly tool where you just insert the numbers from the target and from the buyer, and you get a score indicating the likelihood of success. Nowadays a growing number of non-tech companies are buying tech startups, trying to modernize their business model.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 124

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Accounting Forecasting 124

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Did you know that 35% of organizations identify data quality and timeliness as significant barriers to effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? According to Gartner, 53% of organizations do not fully achieve their strategic objectives, often due to poor planning. Steps to implement: Define a forecast period (12-24 months).

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Risk Management 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2025

And while Black Diamond has cut a deal with Morningstar to be the 'default' option for Office advisors to move to, a host of other portfolio management platforms are offering their own incentives as well, leaving Morningstar Office advisors with an opportunity to evaluate a large and crowded landscape of options to find the platform that will work (..)

Communication 69

Communication Planning Technology Investments 69

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Without strong relationships, even the most well-planned strategies can face obstacles, from miscommunication within teams to missed opportunities with clients and investors. Regular, open communication about the company’s goals, challenges, and plans helps build investor trust and support. This oversight can be costly.

CFO 97

CFO Communication Construction Finance 97

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2025

Talking Money Without Causing Panic Numbers tell the truth, but how you communicate with them determines how they are received. Simply presenting the numbers without explanation leaves room for doubt and speculation. Be prepared with data and a well-thought-out response to show confidence in the numbers.

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Leadership CFO Communication Numbers 52

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, Discover Strategic Financial Planning Solutions that are more than a necessity; they’re the backbone of sustainable business growth. By understanding the return on investment, companies can ensure that their financial planning aligns with their growth objectives.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 17, 2024

Buy-sell agreements are a common succession planning tool for business owners where, upon a triggering event like the death of one owner, the surviving owners have either the option or the contractual obligation to purchase the deceased owner's shares of the business. Which makes it notable that, in a recent ruling by the U.S.

Planning 94

Planning Numbers 94

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 10, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that nearly 71% of new financial advisors drop out in the first 5 years, with firms offering better training and mentorship opportunities (as well as entry-level positions that don't come with business development targets) seeing higher employee retention rates How broker-dealer self-regulatory organization (..)

Concentration 75

Concentration Valuation Securities Education 75

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ability to analyze numbers and translate them into actionable strategies has always intrigued me. Early in my career, I realized that finance is not just about managing numbers—it’s about empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and achieve long-term goals.

CFO 98

CFO Leadership Communication Problem Solving 98