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Market Commentary: Volatility Is the Toll We Pay

Carson Wealth

and financial markets. Retail sales are up just 2.5% If there is any impact, it will be in the financial markets via headline risk, similar to 2015-2016 when China devalued its currency. A diversified portfolio does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. What’s Happening in China?

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ESG, Shorthand, and Shortcuts

Brown Advisory

Directors and corporate leadership are accountable well beyond mere compliance to address issues of transparency, trust, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and stakeholder engagement. Governance agendas are broadening to address consumer and investor pressures and expectations. ESG has often been described as a "movement" in the media.

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Transcript: Luis Berruga, Global X ETFs

The Big Picture

First of all, I think the amount of investors that participate in the financial markets is much smaller than it is in the U.S. And I think that the financial advisors are used, but not as widely used as they are in the U.S. And definitely, their retail market participation is significantly lower than you can see in the U.S.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

He spent 10 years there managing billions in assets for institutional and retail clients. Derek Robinett is a well-educated, experienced financial executive. It was at that point Scott thought there had to be a better way for investors to obtain unbiased advice and low-cost access to the financial markets. Derek Robinett.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

” It brings to light the fundamental question of the role that institutions play in client outcomes, whether those institutions are truly putting the interests of the retail investor over those of their members, and the delicate balance between governance standards and the oppression of individual autonomy.

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