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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 25 MIN

Financial Advisors Are Furious Over New Ad Campaign - Michael Kitces

from Talking Wealth · host The Compound

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Josh Brown is joined by Michael Kitces, one of the most influential financial advisors in America. Michael is the Head of Planning Strategy for Buckingham Wealth Partners, Co-Founder of the XY Planning Network, and publisher of the blog Nerd’s Eye View. The guys discuss the CFP Board, which controls the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ standard and manages the organization, and their ad campaign, which was targeted toward college students who are trying to figure out their careers. The gist of the commercials is that if you can’t have the imaginary job of your dreams, like professional day dreamer, becoming a CFP® might be the next best thing. The reactions from the financial planner community online have bordered on outrage. For more from The Unlock, sign up at: ⁠https://www.advisorunlock.com/⁠ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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