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Financial Planning

Financial planning is driven by a client’s personal and financial priorities. In this way, each plan is unique. Understanding basic and advanced planning techniques can help you deliver personalized plans to all your clients, regardless of where they are in their financial lifecycle, to help them achieve their most important goals in life.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning

Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered outsized attention as of late with the launch of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms. Read More

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Strategies for Managing Challenging Client Behavior

Throughout their careers, financial professionals will encounter a diverse array of clients who present a variety of challenges. Recognizing and… Read More

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How to Deliver Elevated Experiences to More Clients

The wealth management industry faces several opportunities and challenges in the years to come with rising customer expectations, evolving technologies,… Read More

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The Future of Financial Planning: From Numbers to Mindsets

The world of financial planning is undergoing a series of profound transformations.1 Gone are the days when financial advisors were… Read More

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Building a Financial Plan Tailored for Your Clients’ Life

In the world of financial planning, there is no shortage of rules, principles, and general best practice advice designed to… Read More

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Rebuilding Client Trust: 5 Steps Every Financial Planner Should Know

Trust is a fragile component of any professional relationship, but in the financial planning industry, it’s especially precarious. After all,… Read More

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Balancing Empathy and Technology in Financial Planning with Patti Brennan

Episode Summary Patti Brennan, CFP®, CFS, CEO of Key Financial Inc., has carved a remarkable path from her early career… Read More

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Navigating Education Planning: A Roadmap for Your Client’s Journey

According to Fidelity Investments’ 2024 College Savings Indicator study, 74 percent of parents have started saving in 2024 compared to… Read More

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5 Ways Financial Planners Can Build Trust During Client Onboarding

The onboarding process is often a financial professional’s first meaningful engagement with a new client, making it a perfect opportunity… Read More

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Help Preserve Your Client’s Legacy by Optimizing the Family Meeting

Navigating wealth and legacy can be challenging. However, with proper preparation and communication, financial professionals can play a crucial role… Read More

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Elevate Your Practice with Collaborative Financial Planning Strategies

Today, successful financial planning goes beyond just technical expertise—it depends on a deep and ongoing collaboration with clients. The promise… Read More

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