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Maybe you're not planning a party, but juggling work, family, and the holidays isn't easy either. We're here to simplify your financial life, hoping that by managing your investments, you'll have one less thing to worry about.

🌟🌟🌟 ATTN West Coast #RIAs 🌟🌟🌟 Check out this line up for next week's InvestmentNews #RIAActivate: 👉 The Secrets to Scaling Growth (without eroding margins or joy) 🔹 Stephanie Bogan 👉 Unlocking the Talent Pipeline: How the NextGen futureproofs your business 🔹 Shelby Nicholl 🔹 JC Abusaid 🔹 Alanah Phillips, MBA 🔹 Tamara Williams 👉 Fireside Chat: The macro picture, asset allocation and identifying blind spots 🔹 Ryan Dykmans, CFA 🔹 Charles "Chuck" Failla, CFP® 👉 Mastering M&As to grow your practice 🔹 Michael Wunderli 🔹 Sandra Cho 🔹 Vincent Gimarelli 🔹 Jordan Greenhouse 🔹 Jonathan Hoy 👉 How AI can work for you, not against you 🔹 Gabe Rissman 🔹 Ivan Illán, AIF®, CFS® 🔹 Sid Yenamandra 👉 Social Media Masterclass: Practical Content Creation for your RIA 🔹 Matt Halloran 👉 Saving time while increasing your bottom line 🔹 Kyle Van Pelt 🔹 Alison Burkett 🔹 Stephen Rischall, CFP®, CRPC® 🔹 Cameo Roberson, Fractional COO 🧩 👉 Interactive Think Tanks (Great networking opportunity!!!) 🔹 M&As + Succession Planning 🔹 Recruiting & Retaining Talent 🔹 Artificial Intelligence 🔹 Social Media & Marketing 🔹 Insurance and Risk Management 👉 Win the Great Wealth Transfer with “Bolt On” Solutions for your RIA 🔹 David Lau 🔹 Andres Mazabel 🔹 Terry Parham Jr, MSFP® CFP® ChFC® CLU® RICP® WMCP® 🔹 Charles "Chuck" Failla, CFP® [ Link in comments to see the full agenda and to register. I also have a few complementary tickets left, so, DM me if interested] #RIA #goRIA #financialadvisor

As a business owner, the future of your company is just as important as its present success. Are you preparing to pass the torch or looking for the right exit? Succession planning and exit planning have distinct goals but both require careful strategy. Take the time to understand the difference and help you prepare for whatever comes next.

In behavioral finance, there’s something called "herd mentality" – it's when we follow the crowd and mirror what others are doing. It's hard to avoid because it's an innate human tendency rooted in our desire for social acceptance and fear of missing out. But the herd mentality can lead to costly missteps. Here’s why: You might end up buying high and selling low. You might become more conservative or more aggressive than needed. You might make hasty decisions that detract from your from your long-term goals. None of these are positive. When it comes to your investments, take a step back. Remain focused on your personal goals, not just what the crowd is doing.

One Week Away!!! 🙌🙌🙌 I am absolutely thrilled to be emceeing the InvestmentNews #RIAActivate event next week!!! 🔹November 12th 🔹Manchester Grand Hyatt (#SanDiego) This will be a full day, in-person event covering what #RIAs want to know. Here's a partial list of who you'll hear from (and also be able to directly engage with): 🔷 Stephanie Bogan 🔷 Cameo Roberson, Fractional COO 🧩 🔷 Ivan Illán, AIF®, CFS® 🔷 Henry Hagenbuch 🔷 Sandra Cho 🔷 Alison Burkett 🔷 Michael Wunderli You can check out the FULL agenda and also register at: https://lnkd.in/eAnvSD8m 🌟🌟🌟I also have some complementary tickets... if you'd like one... just comment below and I'll DM you the code #RIA #goRIA #financialadvisor

At the CAIS Summit last month, Dave Donahoo, CFA from Franklin Templeton joined Charles "Chuck" Failla, CFP® on the goRIA podcast. Check out their in-depth discussion below! #CAISSummit #privateequity #financialadvisors

We're inviting you to be more strategic with your compensation package in 2025. Will you join us? Whether you're deciding when to exercise, planning for taxes, or looking to diversify, having a strategic approach can make all the difference.

Gratitude shifts our perspective, helping us see the abundance in our lives instead of focusing on what's missing. As we go through November, let's take time to reflect on what we have. What are you grateful for today?

This is interesting! I have only recently come to know that Charles Schwab has a "franchise model". 👉 This looks like a very unique way to "go independent" If you're a #financialadvisor exploring independence... you can learn more about this live during next week's InvestmentNews webinar: 🔹 Thursday, November 7th 🔹 4PM EST 🔹 See the full agenda and register for free at: https://lnkd.in/erxSk-4j You'll hear from and be able to directly engage with: Gage Gilham (Director + Independent Branch Market Leader, Charles Schwab) You will also be able to ask questions directly to 2 other advisors that have opened their own independent Schwab branch: 🔹 Greg Grooms 🔹 Scott H. Parker, AAMS® #wealthmanagement

Another great piece by InvestmentNews' Josh Welsh covering an important (and clearly very popular) topic: 🌟 #FiduciaryCare 🌟 I was happy to add my $0.02 to the discussion along with Amanda Muse, CFP® & Charles Rowlan, CFP®, CIMA®. 👉 Here’s my take on why some advisors still use the #commision model: 1. It's sometimes easier just to drop a ticket that has a commission. 2. There could be a lack of a good commission-free alternative. While this is becoming less of an issue, there are still some financial products that don't have viable commission-free options. 3. The “advisors” are really just salespeople looking to maximize their commissions and keep their compensation opaque. In other words… they are PINOs (Planners In Name Only). 🔹Are any of these reasons invalid? 🔹Did I miss any reasons? And... for the record... I am a fee only advisor (no 7, no insurance license), but, I do believe: 1. You CAN be a fiduciary and use commissions (I think it's tricky, but, doable) 2. Not ALL commission based advisors are PINOs. In fact... I suspect that PINOs are the minority... but... still around for sure... I’d love to hear from: Knut A Rostad, MBA, George D. Kinder, David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®, Barclay Sisk, Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA, Dr. Preston D. Cherry, AFC®, CFT™, CFP®, Scott MacKillop #Fiduciary #RIA #Wealthmagement #FinancialAdvisors