This weekend reading kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered ‘conflict-free’ financial advice.

Kitces

12.09.2024

New RMD Rules For Spousal Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts

The SECURE 2.0 Act created a new "Spousal Election" option: new RMD rules for spousal beneficiaries of retirement accounts (effective starting in 2024).

Kitces

11.09.2024

Accelerating Advisor Growth With A Federal Employee Specialization

#FASuccess Ep 402 with John Mason on serving a niche, using a podcast to generate leads, and transitioning from a broker-dealer platform to RIA model.

Kitces

10.09.2024

Why Advisors Who Obtain CFP Marks Are Making More Money

According to the Kitces Research Study on Advisor Productivity, CFP professionals take home more money per hour worked than non-CFP professionals.

Kitces

07.09.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 7-8) 2024

This weekend reading 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.

Kitces

06.09.2024

Re-Educating Clients After They "Read Something On The Internet"

In Kitces & Carl Ep 146, we discuss clients bringing misinformed strategies and suggestions from the Internet, and how advisors can navigate the conversation.

Kitces

05.09.2024

Using Digital Estate Planning Platforms To Complement Attorney And Advisor Roles

Historical concerns over client use of Digital Estate Planning Platforms vs using an attorney, and how advisors can use them without substantial risk of error.

Kitces

04.09.2024

One-On-One Advice Through Financial Wellness Programs

Kitces Podcast: #FASuccess Ep401 with Zack Hubbard on a financial wellness offering, and how to convert retirement plan participants to full-time clients.

Kitces

03.09.2024

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (September 2024)

Fidelity Bundles Advyzon With eMoney And Wealthscape In Its New RIA "Tech Stack", and more in the September 2024 issue of the latest in #AdvisorTech.

Kitces

31.08.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 31-Sep1) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move ‘upmarket’.

Kitces

28.08.2024

Why Regulators Are Questioning Use Of Held-Away Asset Management Technology

State regulators have begun to reevaluate what constitutes appropriate use of data aggregation, as advisors use held-away asset management technology to advise on clients' 401(k) plan assets.

Kitces

28.08.2024

Sizing Vs Scaling Up To Build An Enduring Advisory Business

Kitces Podcast: #FASuccess Ep400 with Mark Tibergien on building an enduring business by scaling up, changes that come, and recent trends in RIA consolidation.

Kitces

27.08.2024

8-Step "Agile Change" Framework For Smaller Advisory Firms

An "Agile Change" model adapted for smaller advisory firms, based on John Kotter's change framework, to communicate and institutionalize change.

Kitces

24.08.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 24-25) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off with a study indicating that while firms are largely satisfied with tech stacks, they take a range of approaches to applying.

Kitces

23.08.2024

Explaining Value Of Financial Life Planning By Unlocking The Emotional Job

In Kitces & Carl Ep 145, we discuss how advisors can navigate presenting fees early to ensure that prospects can afford their plan while still explaining value.

Kitces

22.08.2024

Utilizing Swap Powers In Irrevocable Trusts

How "swap powers" – the ability to exchange assets in irrevocable trusts with other assets of equivalent value – can add flexibility and income tax efficiency.

Kitces

21.08.2024

Maintaining Company Culture When Scaling Past $3B AUM

#FASuccess Ep399 with Kelli Kiemle on maintaining strong firm culture, aligning benefits to match core values, and using coaching firms to drive client growth.

Kitces

20.08.2024

Succeed At Succession Planning: 4 Steps For Firm Transition

Combining the founder's vision, strategy, and economics along with check-ins will help ensure that parties are on the same page in the succession planning.

Kitces

17.08.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 17-18) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off with news that the SEC announced that a total of 26 broker-dealers, investment advisers, and dually-registered firms agreed to pay combined civil penalties of almost $400 million for failing to maintain and preserve required records for "off-channel" communications.

Kitces

14.08.2024

Building A $2.5B AUM Enterprise Under A CPA Firm Umbrella

#FASuccess Ep398 with Eric Wulff on cultivating client referrals from CPA firms, leveraging a centralized planning team, and systematizing the planning process.

Kitces

14.08.2024

Assessing Longevity AND Mortality Risk In Retirement Plans

Advisors can create more effective retirement plans based on how long a client will live, when both mortality and longevity risk factors are considered.

Kitces

13.08.2024

The 5 Dysfunctions of Client/Advisor Relationships

Dysfunction risks creeping into client/advisor relationships even with good intentions, but with mindful conversations, they can create a stronger dynamic.

Kitces

10.08.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 10-11) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off with a survey indicating that clients of financial advisors are more confident about their financial preparedness for retirement.

Kitces

08.08.2024

The Success Trap Of Boutique Practices | Kitces & Carl

In Kitces & Carl Ep 144, we discuss how advisors can navigate the ‘calculus’ between growth, time, and margins for success, then build a firm in their vision.

Kitces

07.08.2024

Growing To $1.2B AUM With A Focus On Acquisitions Of Retiring Advisors

#FASuccess Ep 397 with Jaime Benedetti on growing a firm through acquisitions, how to finance these deals, and how to identify and evaluate potential firms.

Kitces

07.08.2024

Make Estate Planning More Tax Efficient By NOT Splitting Assets Evenly

The 'one big pot' mindset might be the simplest estate planning approach, but not the most tax efficient or equitable distribution between beneficiaries.

Kitces

06.08.2024

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (August 2024)

August 2024 issue of the latest in #AdvisorTech, where we look at news, announcements, and trends in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Kitces

03.08.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 3-4, 2024)

This weekend reading kicks off with the news that a Federal district court has put a stay on the effective date of the DoL’s new “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”.

Kitces

01.08.2024

SEC Exam Playbook: Complying With Information Request Letter

What to expect for newly-registered financial advisors: Typical SEC exam initiation, questions, process, and how to compy with the information request letter.

Kitces

31.07.2024

Leveraging Coaches To Delve Deep Into Divorce Specialization

#FASuccess Ep 396 with Michelle Klisanich on building a successful client niche, leveraging coaches to gain confidence, and developing relationships with COIs.

Kitces

30.07.2024

3 Key Measurable and Actionable Client Service Standards

Bob Veres shares how Brian Martin sets company-wide standards for client communications that are measurable and actionable, helping his firm more than double.

Kitces

27.07.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 27-28) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off the news that Charles Schwab's latest RIA benchmarking study shows that firms saw significant AUM growth in 2023.

Kitces

26.07.2024

Taking Over Clients From An Advisor With A Different Style | Kitces & Carl

In Kitces & Carl Ep 143, we explore how advisors can navigate transitioning clients, and dimensions that legacy and next-gen advisors should have alignment for.

Kitces

25.07.2024

IRS New Final Regulations: 10-Year Rule, Beneficiaries, RMDs

Untangling the IRS's new Final Regulations issued on July 18, 2024, including post-death distribution rules for non-eligible designated beneficiaries, RMDs for those subject to the 10-Year Rule, and more.

Kitces

24.07.2024

Rise Of Bank Financing To Fund Independent Advisor Acquisitions | Kitces Podcast

#FASuccess Ep 395 with Dustin Mangone on the dynamics of the bank lending market for advisory firms, and how successors can best plan to buy into their firm.

Kitces

23.07.2024

Evolving From Dysfunctional Team To Advisory Dream Team

Michael Kitces and John Bowen dive into the data on what makes advisory teams work, and how strong teams can help attract high-net-worth clients.

Kitces

20.07.2024

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 20-21) 2024

This weekend reading kicks off with news that Charles Schwab and other platforms are planning to increase interest rates they pay on client cash held.

Kitces

18.07.2024

Business Buy-Sell Agreements In The Wake of Connelly V. IRS

How advisors can ensure clients' business succession plans don't create future estate tax issues in business buy-sell agreements in the wake of Connelly V. IRS.

Kitces

17.07.2024

Launching An Administrative Family Office Practice | Kitces Podcast

#FASuccess Ep 394 with Christi Van Rite on how to profitably provide administrative family office services and building a specialized team to serve HNW clients.

Kitces

16.07.2024

4 Ways To Boost Associate Advisors' Confidence

Associate advisors tend to have lower wellbeing scores than senior advisors, and increasing their skills and responsibilities could give them empowerment.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14-15)2024

New RMD Rules For Spousal Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts

Accelerating Advisor Growth With A Federal Employee Specialization

Why Advisors Who Obtain CFP Marks Are Making More Money

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 7-8) 2024

Re-Educating Clients After They "Read Something On The Internet"

Using Digital Estate Planning Platforms To Complement Attorney And Advisor Roles

One-On-One Advice Through Financial Wellness Programs

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (September 2024)

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 31-Sep1) 2024

Why Regulators Are Questioning Use Of Held-Away Asset Management Technology

Sizing Vs Scaling Up To Build An Enduring Advisory Business

8-Step "Agile Change" Framework For Smaller Advisory Firms

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 24-25) 2024

Explaining Value Of Financial Life Planning By Unlocking The Emotional Job

Utilizing Swap Powers In Irrevocable Trusts

Maintaining Company Culture When Scaling Past $3B AUM

Succeed At Succession Planning: 4 Steps For Firm Transition

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 17-18) 2024

Building A $2.5B AUM Enterprise Under A CPA Firm Umbrella

Assessing Longevity AND Mortality Risk In Retirement Plans

The 5 Dysfunctions of Client/Advisor Relationships

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 10-11) 2024

The Success Trap Of Boutique Practices | Kitces & Carl

Growing To $1.2B AUM With A Focus On Acquisitions Of Retiring Advisors

Make Estate Planning More Tax Efficient By NOT Splitting Assets Evenly

The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (August 2024)

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 3-4, 2024)

SEC Exam Playbook: Complying With Information Request Letter

Leveraging Coaches To Delve Deep Into Divorce Specialization

3 Key Measurable and Actionable Client Service Standards

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 27-28) 2024

Taking Over Clients From An Advisor With A Different Style | Kitces & Carl

IRS New Final Regulations: 10-Year Rule, Beneficiaries, RMDs

Rise Of Bank Financing To Fund Independent Advisor Acquisitions | Kitces Podcast

Evolving From Dysfunctional Team To Advisory Dream Team

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 20-21) 2024

Business Buy-Sell Agreements In The Wake of Connelly V. IRS

Launching An Administrative Family Office Practice | Kitces Podcast

4 Ways To Boost Associate Advisors' Confidence

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