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Are you curious about the latest trends in salary and compensation within the financial planning industry? In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Lineberry, MSF, CFP®, and Executive Consultant with New Planner Recruiting, for our annual salary report and compensation update. Together, we dive into the most intriguing findings from this year's data, including the growing interest in the Southeastern U.S. and the rise in compensation at the small RIA level. Listen in to learn about the evolving hiring process, the truth behind candidates' preferences for virtual versus in-office work, and what Gen Z and Gen Y prioritize when job hunting. We also discuss how firms are encouraging new hires to complete the CFP exam and what it takes to earn well above the average living in this industry. Plus, you'll get insights into where the market for new financial planners is heading as we approach the end of 2024 and head into 2025. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/393jdmzf
In this episode, DPL Founder and CEO David Lau talks with Michael Kitces, one of the most influential voices in the financial services industry. He passionately advocates for evolving, expanding, and institutionalizing what excellence in financial planning can be. His industry blog for financial advisors, Nerd's Eye View at Kitces.com, reaches more than 250,000 readers monthly. His podcast, Financial Advisor Success, is dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning. Michael is also Head of Planning Strategy at Buckingham Wealth Partners, and a Co-Founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, New Planner Recruiting, and fpPathfinder.Michael talks with David about trends and best practices in the financial advisor industry. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities around annuities, particularly in the RIA market. Michael and David emphasize the need for carriers to create products that can be used, not just sold, and support advisors' business models.Key Takeaways[02:37] - How Michael got started in financial services.[06:02] - Michael's involvement in the early years of variable annuities.[09:15] - Michael's blogging journey and the growth of his platforms.[12:39] - How Michael balances his time between his platforms and business partnerships.[18:09] - Building products that can be used, not just sold.[26:38] - The operational challenges RIAs face when dealing with annuities.[31:59] - The challenges of making operational paperwork more efficient.[34:06] - The need for scalability in the annuity industry.[38:41] - The challenges of duration for carriers.
As we move into the New Year, and firms are in the process of creating formal growth plans and budgets, we take a closer look at what it takes to find and keep new talent. In this episode, Rusty and Robyn are joined by hiring expert Caleb Brown, Co-Founder and CEO at New Planner Recruiting in Athens, GA. Caleb weighs in on strategies for financial advisory firms looking to recruit top talent and strategies for talent to find the best firms.Key Takeaways[03:05] - Caleb's diverse professional background and his role at New Planner.[05:39] - A macro assessment of the financial planning industry's future growth[06:52] - What salary and hiring trends is Caleb seeing in the financial planning space?[08:29] - How might artificial intelligence impact the financial planning profession?[10:32] - How big of an impact does the CFP credential have on getting a job in the industry? How does it impact your compensation level and attracting prospective clients?[14:02] - What advice does Caleb have for financial planners looking for fresh talent?[17:56] - What are best practices for creating enticing job listings?[21:18] - How long is a typical hiring cycle and how does that differ if you are hiring a recent college graduate, a career changer or an experienced planner?[23:17] - How does the recruiting process differ for Gen Y than for other generations?[29:24] - How should people gauge if they are a good fit for the financial services profession?[32:51] - What is Caleb's favorite investment idea currently?Quotes[07:29] - "What we do is we ask all the candidates that we're talking to, so it's a little different from the other surveys out there that are having firm owners fill out how much they pay their people. We're asking the candidates, because in my world what someone is making now is irrelevant - it's, what is it going to take for them to look at something else?" ~ Caleb Brown[28:22] - "I would say to try to promote people probably before they're ready. Put them in there, let them take a swing…Looking back at my career, you know I was probably just a run of the mill, average candidate, but someone was constantly pushing me out of my comfort zone every day…I look back and I can't believe all of the stuff we achieved at that firm." ~ Caleb BrownLinksCaleb Brown on LinkedInNew Planner RecruitingFor Whom the Bell Tolls by MetallicaMichael KitcesWho Not HowConnect with UsMeet Rusty Vanneman, Orion's Chief Investment OfficerCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionCompliance Code: 0022-OPS-1/3/2024Disclosure(s)Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, an Orion Company, is a registered investment advisor.
I'm honored to have Caleb Brown join us on the podcast today. Caleb is the co-founder of New Planner Recruiting, which we have mentioned several times on this podcast before. This recruiting firm specializes in sourcing, screening, and integrating financial planners in firms nationwide. He was named the Next Generation Influencer by Financial Planning Magazine, and one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Industry by Investment Advisor Magazine. In addition, Caleb was named to the prestigious 40 Under 40 list by Investment News. As a graduate of Texas Tech University's Personal Financial Planning Program, Caleb has mentored, hired, managed, and coached thousands of career changers and college students seeking positions in financial planning, as well as the firm owners who hire them. For his outstanding accomplishments, he has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus for the Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences, as well as a Distinguished Alumnus for their Financial Planning Program. Caleb also has a special connection to the military community both through family members who have served but also because he has served as a military financial counselor before and also helped to stop predatory lending practices against military members. In this episode, we talk about Caleb's fantastic new book, Finding your Path: The Roadmap from Student to Successful Financial Planner. We also explore the challenges of understanding the landscape of firms, realistic expectations for compensation, whether in-person vs virtual is the way to go, and how important intangibles are in the hiring process. As someone who sits on both sides of the hiring process, I know that Caleb's insights will be extremely valuable. https://newplannerrecruiting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebbrowncfp/ https://www.amazon.com/Finding-your-Path-Successful-Financial/dp/B0C9SQHHM9
Episode Summary Bruce and Jeff speak with forward thinker Michael Kitces, chief financial planning nerd at kitces.com. With ChatGPT pushing artificial intelligence into the mainstream, Michael walks us through how AI… Episode Notes Bruce and Jeff speak with forward thinker Michael Kitces, chief financial planning nerd at kitces.com. With ChatGPT pushing artificial intelligence into the mainstream, Michael walks us through how AI can complement your advisory services and how to integrate it. Guest Bio: Michael E. Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC, CASL, is the Head of Planning Strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, a private wealth management firm located in St Louis, Missouri, that oversees approximately $50 billion of client assets. In addition, he is the co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, fpPathfinder, and New Planner Recruiting, former practitioner editor of the Journal of Financial Planning, and the publisher of the e-newsletter The Kitces Report and the popular financial planning industry blog Nerd's Eye View through his website www.Kitces.com, dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning. Michael is also a popular speaker on financial planning and practice management topics, and can be seen presenting at 50-70 regional and national conferences for financial advisors every year. Michael is one of the 2010 recipients of the Financial Planning Association's “Heart of Financial Planning” awards for his dedication to advancing the financial planning profession. In addition, he has variously been recognized as financial planning's “Deep Thinker,” a “Legacy Builder,” an “Influencer,” a “Mover & Shaker,” part of the “Power 20,” and a “Rising Star in Wealth Management” by industry publications. These awards were presented to honor Michael's active work in the financial planning community. Michael is also a co-founder of NexGen, a community of the next generation of financial planners that aims to ensure the transference of wisdom, tradition, and integrity, from the pioneers of financial planning to the next generation of the profession. Specialties: Financial Planning, CFP, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Investment Management, Blogger, Social Media for Advisors, Public Speaker Schwab Asset Management is proud to sponsor the InvestmentNews Podcast. In today's complex world, Schwab Asset Management provides a simple, straightforward approach to investing. As one of the largest and most experienced asset managers, they offer low-cost core ETFs for building the foundation of a diversified portfolio. Their focused lineup, which includes market cap index and strategic beta ETFs, is a reflection of a commitment to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them. Learn more at schwabassetmanagement.com/etfs.That's schwabassetmanagement.com/etfs.
Bruce and Jeff speak with forward thinker Michael Kitces, chief financial planning nerd at kitces.com. With ChatGPT pushing artificial intelligence into the mainstream, Michael walks us through how AI can complement your advisory services and how to integrate it. Guest Bio:Michael E. Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC, CASL, is the Head of Planning Strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, a private wealth management firm located in St Louis, Missouri, that oversees approximately $50 billion of client assets. In addition, he is the co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, fpPathfinder, and New Planner Recruiting, former practitioner editor of the Journal of Financial Planning, and the publisher of the e-newsletter The Kitces Report and the popular financial planning industry blog Nerd's Eye View through his website www.Kitces.com, dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning.Michael is also a popular speaker on financial planning and practice management topics, and can be seen presenting at 50-70 regional and national conferences for financial advisors every year.Michael is one of the 2010 recipients of the Financial Planning Association's “Heart of Financial Planning” awards for his dedication to advancing the financial planning profession. In addition, he has variously been recognized as financial planning's "Deep Thinker," a "Legacy Builder," an "Influencer," a "Mover & Shaker," part of the “Power 20,” and a "Rising Star in Wealth Management" by industry publications. These awards were presented to honor Michael's active work in the financial planning community. Michael is also a co-founder of NexGen, a community of the next generation of financial planners that aims to ensure the transference of wisdom, tradition, and integrity, from the pioneers of financial planning to the next generation of the profession.Specialties: Financial Planning, CFP, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Investment Management, Blogger, Social Media for Advisors, Public Speaker
Welcome to the 100th episode of the New Planner Podcast! To celebrate this milestone, we thought we would flip things around a little bit and have Jesse Lineberry and Jayla Blakemore interview Caleb about his career and the birth of New Planner Recruiting. If you are thinking of entering the financial planning profession, this is an episode you definitely won't want to miss! Listen in as Caleb shares his unique story of finding a career in financial planning and why he decided to go into career development and recruiting within the profession and lay the groundwork for New Planner Recruiting. He also shares what he sees as the biggest challenge facing the industry over the next decade, the one key skill that every financial planner needs to succeed, and his advice for new planners just entering the profession—whether they're just out of school or changing careers! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3BkyAMP
We welcome back Michael Kitces, who was one of our first guests on The Long View. Michael is the head of planning strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners. In addition, he is a co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, New Planner Recruiting, fpPathfinder, and XY BeanCounters. Kitces also oversees the leading industry blog for financial advisors, Nerd's Eye View at kitces.com, which reaches more than 250,000 readers each month. He also has two podcasts, Financial Advisor Success and Kitces & Carl, the latter of which he produces with Carl Richards. He has received numerous financial planning designations, including the Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Chartered Life Underwriter designations. He received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Bates College and subsequently earned master's degrees in taxation and financial planning.BackgroundBioXY Planning NetworkAdvicePayNew Planner RecruitingfpPathfinderXY BeanCountersNerd's Eye ViewFinancial Advisor Success podcastKitces & Carl podcastBuckingham Strategic WealthTime Management and Productivity"Resolving the Paradox—Is the Safe Withdrawal Rate Sometimes Too Safe?" by Michael Kitces, kitces.com, May 6, 2008."To Roth or Not To Roth," by Michael Kitces, kitces.com, May 2009.Jeffrey LevineInoreaderJoshua BrownBarry RitholtzTadas Viskanta"Maximizing Your Productivity by Leveraging Your Time Not Your Technology, With Patty Kreamer," Financial Advisor Success podcast, kitces.com, June 15, 2021."7 Big Rocks—The Productivity System," by Stephen Covey, youtube.com, Dec. 27, 2013.Advice Business"Financial Advisor Fee Trends and the Fee Compression Mirage," by Derek Tharp, kitces.com, Feb. 8, 2021."The 3 Domains of Financial Advisor Value: Why Human Advisors Continue to Thrive Amid Competition From Robos," by Adam Van Deusen, kitces.com, May 23, 2022.Direct Indexing and Taxes"The Four Types of Direct Indexing and Technology Solutions for Advisors," by Michael Kitces and Adam Van Deusen, kitces.com, Feb. 16, 2022."Why Tax-Loss Harvesting During Down Markets Isn't Always a Good Idea," by Ben Henry-Moreland, kitces.com, July 13, 2022."Financial Advisor Trends in Constructing Mutual Fund vs. ETF Investment Portfolios," by Michael Kitces, kitces.com, July 25, 2018.ParametricAperio"What This Week's Market Volatility Teaches About Making Customized Portfolios for Every Client," by Michael Kitces, kitces.com, Feb. 8, 2018."Kitces & Carl Ep 65: Handling Clients Who Bring Their Own 'Hot' Investment Ideas," Kitces & Carl podcast, kitces.com, July 29, 2021."10 Key Performance Indicators for Financial Advisory Firms to Compare With Industry Benchmarking Studies," by Ben Henry-Moreland, kitces.com, March 28, 2022.
Every once in a while, we like to give an update on what is happening in the job market, from what we're seeing when it comes to compensation to what compensation packages are being accepted and rejected. Jesse Lineberry is a CFP and Account Executive with New Planner Recruiting, and he joins me today to talk about what he's seeing with the recruiting in the trenches. Listen in as we share what compensation looks like on both sides of the hiring process, how to streamline the process for everyone involved, and how the push to virtual has impacted the overall marketplace. We also discuss what job seekers can do to make themselves stand out and what you can expect as an average base salary if you're a paraplanner, an associate advisor, or a career-changer. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3xSblK0
Jayla Blakemore is an Account Executive at New Planner Recruiting, and she joins the show today to talk about how she made her way into financial planning at the University of Georgia—and eventually found her way to my team. If you're in a CFP program and are looking at alternative career paths outside of the lead advisor role, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Listen in as we discuss what made Jayla change her major from psychology to financial planning, what made her realize she didn't want to become an advisor but still wanted to be involved in the profession, and what she has learned in her transition from student to professional. You'll learn some of the characteristics that set top candidates apart from the rest and how to know when you come across a good opportunity with a good firm. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3gm01fc
Running a successful, value-adding practice consists of a lot of moving pieces. It takes hard work, focus, and accountability. Matthew's guest today is someone who has been contributing to this industry in a massive way for a long time now and is someone many in the financial realm look up to for advice. Michael Kitces is the Head of Planning Strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, as well as the co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, fpPathfinder, and New Planner Recruiting—just to name a few. In this episode, Michael and Matthew discuss their advice for building a sustainable and sizeable practice, including what mindset you need to have to make this model work. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33Rqizc
Interview with Michael Kitces — Niches, fees, brands and RIA valuations — 0:50-41:30Niche practices — what's behind their rise and salience.Why the old niches are less unique.Subscription fees vs. AUM fees — how they work together, where the industry is heading, and why.What limits the AUM model.Financial advisers' changing views on Bitcoin and crypto.Moving out of the day-to-day advising, and brand-building in the advisory space.Why RIAs deserve the valuations they're getting in the merger market.Interview with Ben Harrison — 42:10 Pershing's realignment and the convergence of different wealth markets.Impact on RIAs.Competitive pressure vs. changing market.The INSITE Conference: virtual vs. hybrid vs. in-person.Support for clients — is it time to go back to the office?The future of custody in a Big Three world.Changes in custodial fee arrangements?This episode sponsored by:Broadridge is a global fintech leader whose infrastructure powers investing, corporate governance & communications. Visit Broadridge.comFor more on retirement planning and strategies for 2021 tune in to Retirement 2021 and beyond webcast OnDemand.Guest BiosMichael E. Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC, CASL, is head of planning strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, a private wealth management firm in St. Louis, Missouri, that oversees approximately $50 billion of client assets. In addition, he is the co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, fpPathfinder, and New Planner Recruiting, former practitioner editor of the Journal of Financial Planning and the publisher of the e-newsletter The Kitces Report and the popular financial planning industry blog Nerd's Eye View through his website www.Kitces.com, dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning.Ben Harrison is a managing director and member of the Executive Committee for Pershing. He is co-head of our wealth solutions segment, which serves wealth-oriented broker-dealers, registered investment advisors and trust companies, and the evolving and converging needs of these clients. Prior to this role, Ben led our RIA custody business and before that, both business development and relationship management for the advisory marketplace.
Michael Kitces is a prominent speaker and content creator in the wealth management profession. He is the Head of Planning Strategy at Buckingham Wealth Partners, which oversees approximately $50 billion dollars of assets for their clients, and co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, fpPathfinder, New Planner Recruiting, publisher of his popular blog called "Nerd's Eye View", as well as being the co-founder of NexGen. NextGen is a community of financial planners, which includes pioneers and leaders already in the profession with the goal of transferring the wisdom, experience, and integrity to the next generation of financial planners. He holds several designations, with some including CFP, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, and many more. Along with this, he was named one of the 2010 recipients of the Financial Planning Association's “Heart of Financial Planning” awards and has received many other recognitions from other media outlets such as clientwise, Advicent, and Financial Social Media. Website: https://www.kitces.com/ The Financial Advisor Success Podcast: https://www.kitces.com/blog/category/21-financial-advisor-success-podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkitces/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelKitces WMA website: http://msuwma.com Contact: msuwma@gmail.com Song credits: Abstract Orchestra, Fancy Clown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYhN8is0Syg
Today's guest is Michael E. Kitces: Michael E. Kitces the Head of Planning Strategy at Buckingham Wealth Partners and a co-founder of the XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, and New Planner Recruiting, the former Practitioner Editor of the Journal of Financial Planning, the host of the Financial Advisor Success podcast, and the publisher of the popular financial planning continuing education blog Nerd’s Eye View through his website www.Kitces.com, all dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning. We discuss: Michael's entrance into the financial planning industry The importance of business funneling from Nerd's Eye View Scaling the businesses and work/life balance struggles Tips to new planners and support
Your browser does not support the audio element. Have you ever wanted the opportunity to pick the brain of a financial rockstar? To celebrate our hundredth podcast, Matt was fortunate enough to sit down with the one and only Michael Kitces and do just that. Many of you will recognize Michael's name from his blog, Nerd's Eye View, but he is also a partner and director at Wealth Management for Pinnacle Advisory Group and the co-founder of the XY Planning Network and New Planner Recruiting. If you haven't found him through these avenues, you may have had the opportunity to hear Michael at one of his many speaking gigs (he rocks between 50-70 a year). With eight designations/degrees (yes, you read that correctly), Michael is one of our industry's leading experts on everything from marketing to markets. Michael discusses his initial foray into the blog scene, and how he's grown in popularity and numbers through persistent writing and by creating high-quality content. Boasting over 200,000 unique viewers to his blog every month, Michael understands how to go from humble beginnings to superstardom. Listen in today and discover what steps you can take to realizing your marketing dreams. LINKS: Michael Kitces LinkedIn | Kitces.com
Have you ever wanted the opportunity to pick the brain of a financial rockstar? To celebrate our hundredth podcast, Matt was fortunate enough to sit down with the one and only Michael Kitces and do just that. Many of you will recognize Michael's name from his blog, Nerd's Eye View, but he is also a partner and director at Wealth Management for Pinnacle Advisory Group and the co-founder of the XY Planning Network and New Planner Recruiting. If you haven't found him through these avenues, you may have had the opportunity to hear Michael at one of his many speaking gigs (he rocks between 50-70 a year). With eight designations/degrees (yes, you read that correctly), Michael is one of our industry's leading experts on everything from marketing to markets. Michael discusses his initial foray into the blog scene, and how he's grown in popularity and numbers through persistent writing and by creating high-quality content. Boasting over 200,000 unique viewers to his blog every month, Michael understands how to go from humble beginnings to superstardom. Listen in today and discover what steps you can take to realizing your marketing dreams. LINKS: Michael Kitces LinkedIn | Kitces.com
Michael Kitces is a Partner and the Director of Wealth Management for Pinnacle Advisory Group. He is a co-founder of the XY Planning Network and New Planner Recruiting, the former Practitioner Editor of the Journal of Financial Planning, the host of the Financial Advisor […] The post Michael Kitces on Building a Referable Profile appeared first on Becoming Referable.
Caleb Brown, MBA, CFP®, started his career working for a small RIA and volunteering for local financial planning groups. Through that experience, he started New Planner Recruiting, which pairs financial planners with employers. He has great insights into what you can do to set yourself apart from other applicants or excel at your job. If you want to get to the elite status, this is definitely a must-listen podcast! “You’ve got to find ways to demonstrate value… [Bosses] don’t care what the salary surveys say. If you feel like you deserve more money, you need to write up a plan.” The E-Myth Revisited Find your local FPA chapter and connect! Noted job boards: NAPFA, CFP, FPA, & AICPA.
This week on XYPN Radio, I am honored to welcome the man that helped me start in the financial planning world, Caleb Brown. Caleb is the co-founder and CEO of New Planner Recruiting, the leading recruiting firm for financial planners nationwide. They find and interview candidates in college programs, as well as those who are changing careers and are breaking into financial planning and pair them with financial planning firms that are hiring. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/9