Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 19, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While the total number of RIA M&A deals in 2023 fell short of a record-setting 2022 amidst an elevated interest rate environment, continued interest from private equity firms and creative deal structures could boost deal flow in 2024 While the SEC authorized 11 "Spot" Bitcoin ETFs last week, comments from chair (..)

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Podcasts Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk about how they manage their own finances. podcasts.apple.com) Steve Chen talks with Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth, about forming a holistic approach to wealth. investmentnews.com) Advisers CFPs are, by and large, happy with their career choice.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 25, 2023

kitces.com) Broc Buckles and Peter Ciravolo talk with Peter Lazaroff, CIO of Plancorp, about his career path. open.spotify.com) Ben Johnson and Julie Willoughby talk with Nicole Hunter and Ugo Egbunike about the day-to-day operations of the ETF business.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 11, 2024

theirrelevantinvestor.com) What perma-bears get wrong about this stock market. apolloacademy.com) Big banks are testing AI to replace the grunt work done by early career analysts. wsj.com) Why bans on cultured meat are all about politics. (morningstar.com) Is the worst over for the UK stock market? Better and less.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 4, 2023

Melissa is the Founder of Pearl Planning, an independent RIA based in Dexter, Michigan, that oversees more than $175 million in assets under management for 251 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Department of Labor (DoL) this week published a final rule delineating what makes an individual an independent contractor versus a company employee, though it did not provide specific guidance for registered representatives of broker-dealers and other financial professionals who have expressed concern that their (..)

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 8, 2024

kitces.com) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talks with Julia Gurner about the power of working with a coach. podcasts.apple.com) Career Why it's so important to invest in the next generation of advisers. riaintel.com) Some things veteran advisers wished they knew when starting out including 'Run your business like a business.'

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 30, 2023

Tim is a Managing Partner for the Center for Financial Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Southfield, Michigan, that oversees $1.5 billion in assets under management for 1,000 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Emily is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management, a virtual Independent RIA based in Austin, Texas, that oversees $170 million of assets under management for nearly 170 families.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 12, 2024

(variety.com) Business Brett Larson talks with Matt Reustle about the business of Trane Technologies ($TT). joincolossus.com) Tyler Cowen talks with Patrick McKenzie about the intersection of tech and finance. youtube.com) Jim O'Shaugnessy talks with Guy Spier about lessons from Warren Buffett and more. artofmanliness.com)

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Portfolio Management Portfolio Investing Investments 210

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 28, 2023

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Fritz Gilbert and Eric Weigel about retirement planning mistakes. youtube.com) Morgan Housel talks about the counterintuitive nature of happiness. marketwatch.com) What to consider when changing careers later in life. Meir Statman.

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Retirement Planning Estate Planning Retirement Wealth Management 219

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 8, 2023

Lori is the CEO of LVW Advisors, an independent RIA based in Pittsford, New York, that oversees more than $2 billion in assets under management for over 450 small-to-mid-sized institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families.

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Investing Investments Financial Advisor Compensation Planning 211

Abnormal Returns

JULY 14, 2023

(econtalk.org) Ezra Klein talks with Demis Hassabis who is the CEO of Google DeepMind about what AI has already solved. ritholtz.com) Patrick O'Shaugnessy talks with Jeremy Griffon about investing in special situations. podcasts.apple.com) Non-finance Derek Thompson talks with Jordan Weissman about the Biden economy.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

newcomer.co) Morgan Housel talks about the lifecycle of greed and fear. open.spotify.com) Justin Peters talks with Jesse Cramer about the importance of getting a raise, especially early in your career. washingtonpost.com) Why you shouldn't feel guilty about spending money on things you truly enjoy.

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Retirement Startup Financial Planning Planning 262

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 1, 2022

(garbageday.email) Business Barry Ritholtz talks with Steve Case about his career at AOL and investing in startups today. acquired.fm) Zack Fuss talks with Cristina Berta Jones about the business of fan favorite Trader Joe's. podcasts.apple.com) Derek Thompson talks with Jason Furman about the Fed and the state of the economy.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 20, 2023

What's unique about Tony's journey, is how the tragic death of his mother just 6 months after she retired, made Tony realize that even though retirees may be prepared financially for their retirement, they may not be prepared mentally for the transition to a life that is separate from their career identities.

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Retirement Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning 242

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 13, 2023

Danika is the President and Founder for Xena Financial Planning, a virtual advisory firm that advises 40 client households of women in tech and supports more than $275K of ongoing revenue.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

(outsideonline.com) Economy Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk about climate change and insurance with Melanie Gall is the co-director of the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security at Arizona State University. econofact.org) Business Zak Fuss talks with Jon Ostrower about the business of Boeing ($BA).

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Olivia is the Founder of Lexicon Advisor Marketing, a virtual outsourced digital marketing company that specializes in working with financial advisors to generate a steady flow of prospects.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households.

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Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 16, 2022

Neel is the Founder of Shah Total Planning, which itself is a combination of Beacon Wealth Solutions (an independent RIA) and Shah & Associates (a law firm) in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and oversees $57 million in assets under management for 50 client households.

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Financial Advisor Estate Planning Clients Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 16, 2022

Neel is the Founder of Shah Total Planning, which itself is a combination of Beacon Wealth Solutions (an independent RIA) and Shah & Associates (a law firm) in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and oversees $57 million in assets under management for 50 client households.

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Financial Advisor Estate Planning Clients Planning 243

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 2, 2024

Stevyn is founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri that specializes in working with busy – but not always healthy – financial advisors.

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Financial Advisor Retirement Financial Advice Consulting 216

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 15, 2023

Jim is the founder of MainStreet Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial planning firm, and also created Procrastination Junction, a coaching program for fee-only financial advisors looking to improve their sales skills.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

evidenceinvestor.com) Frazer Rice talks with Jenny Rozelle about the roles and responsibilities in trust and estate documents. Not worrying about money tomorrow is worth more than whatever you could buy today.” morningstar.com) How your career should affect how you invest. humbledollar.com) 25 things to consider for retirement.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Insurance Education 210

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 25, 2023

Rita is the Founder and President of Affiliated Advisors, a Super-OSJ with Royal Alliance that provides support to 90 financial advisors and collectively oversees $3.5 billion in assets under advisement.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Danqin is a Lead Advisor for Austin Asset, an independent RIA based in Austin, Texas that oversees more than $1.3 billion in assets under management for nearly 400 client households.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Podcasts Morgan Housel talks about the impact of our lifestyle decisions. open.spotify.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Robert Powell about generating income in retirement. morningstar.com) Banking Eight questions about the banking panic of 2023 including 'Is my money safe?' thecollegefinanciallady.com)

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Services Financial Advisor 232

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Jarkesy, which in a narrow sense focuses on the SEC's use of in-house Administrative Law Judges to hear securities law cases rather than traditional Federal jury trials, but in a broader sense could call into question the SEC's (and other government agencies') authority to make rules and enforce laws in the absence of specific guidance from Congress (..)

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The Big Picture

DECEMBER 24, 2023

I imagine this version has some studio exec suggesting she do an album of Christmas songs; but not only is it way too early in her career) for that, it’s a bit lightweight and ephemeral for her wonderful voice and phrasing; instead, she should do an album ( or 16 discs ) of the Great American Songbook.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 30, 2023

At the same time, this shock to the system has led many individuals to reflect on where they are in their careers today and where they want to go in the future. But thinking about career goals is not necessarily enough; instead, employees need to take ownership of their careers to achieve the career goals they seek.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

(libraryofmistakes.com) Eric Newcomer spoke with Chris Miller, the author of "Chip War," about the rise of Nvidia. capitalallocators.com) Justin Carbonneau and Jack Forehand talk with O'Shaughnessy Ventures founder Jim O'Shaughnessy about his transition from a factor investor to a venture capitalist. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy.

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Startup Media Investing Investments 239

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2022

Patrick is a Partner and the Director of the Divorce Advisory Group for Ullmann Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, that oversees $800 million in assets under management for 350 client households.

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Financial Advisor Clients Assets Management 202

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Podcasts Sam Dogen talks fear with Farnoosh Torabi author of "A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life." humansvsretirement.com) Jon Luskin talks with Steve Chen about DIY retirement planning tools. rationalwalk.com) Despite the best decision making, things can still go wrong.

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Planning Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Advisor 259

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ben is the Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, an RIA based in Barrington, Illinois that oversees $100M in assets under management for 55 client households.

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 14, 2024

By Matt Kory, Vice President, Retirement Programs Changing careers is an emotional move – there’s excitement for the new opportunity, sadness about leaving your favorite coworkers behind, depression if you weren’t ready to leave, worry about how to financially bridge the unemployment gap and anticipation of the new career all at once.

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