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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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Impact Investing for Financial Planning Clients

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is quickly growing in popularity, and clients want more information about this type of… Read More

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Using Financial Psychology for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Your Practice

Thanks to the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 and other more recent anti-discrimination protections, there are many ways that… Read More

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What Financial Planners Need to Know About Working with Insurance Professionals

Because insurance is a commission-driven business, fee-based financial planners may hesitate when making referrals to insurance professionals until they feel… Read More

The Role of Technology in Pro Bono Financial Planning

Financial advisors typically serve those of means. But in the wake of the disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, the lower-… Read More

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4 Ways to Make Clients More Comfortable Talking About Money

Every financial planning professional has their own version of onboarding, whether it’s a face-to-face consultation or gathering client information and… Read More

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Client Segmentation for Financial Planners: Improving Efficiency, Profitability, and Client Satisfaction

Client segmentation divides clients into tiers, so financial planners can provide the services, engagement methods, time, and energy best suited… Read More

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3 Financial Counseling Skills for Financial Planners

Having a basic understanding of the psychology of financial planning can help you build open, trusting, and transparent relationships that… Read More

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Prenuptial Agreements and Financial Planning

As the scope of financial planning and advice continually expands, financial planners are likely to come across topics they may… Read More

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Financial Planning and Wellness for the Whole Family

Every client you work with has hopes and dreams for the financial lives they are building and how they can… Read More

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Establishing Client Responsibilities for a Successful Financial Plan

A financial planning relationship is a two-way street between the financial professional and the client. It’s true that you are… Read More

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