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Freedom + Control: Fueling The Independent RIA Movement

Advisor Perspectives

Over 10,000 advisors became RIAs between 2015 and 2020 alone. Freedom, control, and economic advantages are the key reasons for the impressive growth of the independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel over the years. Ever wonder why?

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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that gross domestic product grew at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 4.9% First, this is a degree of expansion that is approximately double any quarterly growth rate seen since the post-COVID rebound of 2020 to 2021.

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Weekly Market Insights – December 11, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

jump in productivity represented the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2020. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, December 8, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Midyear Outlook 2022 | Navigating Turbulence | July 12, 2022

James Hendries

So far, this year hasn’t seen a full-blown crisis like 2008–2009 or 2020, but the ride has been very bumpy. Understandably, rising prices, slowing economic growth, and a challenging first half for both stocks and bonds have many investors on edge, and fatigue from more than two years of COVID-19 measures doesn’t make it any easier.

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Weekly Market Insights – April 17, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

the most significant monthly decline since 2020. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, April 14, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Weekly Market Insights – January 23, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season. economic growth is consumer spending. Thurday: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Weekly Market Insights – April 10, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Stocks ended a shortened week of trading mixed amid revived recession fears on Wall Street triggered by weak economic data. 4, 5 After reports of a jump in initial jobless claims on Thursday and a 15% rise in layoffs in March, Friday’s March employment report showed the smallest increase in nonfarm payrolls (+236,000) since December 2020.