Fri.Aug 23, 2024

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UBS Is Latest Facing Cash Sweep Lawsuit

Wealth Management

According to the federal complaint calling for a class action, the firm’s policies “maximize profits for UBS while at the same time disregarding its clients’ best interests.

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Podcast links: fading dominance

Abnormal Returns

The biz Apple ($AAPL) is losing its dominance as a podcast player. (bloomberg.com) Apple has launched a web app for podcasts. (theverge.com) The story of how Alex Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” fame went from unemployed to a nine-figure deal with SiriusXM. (readtrung.com) How Stephen West's 'Philosophize This' podcast became a hit. (substack.com) Nate Silver Jeff Ma and Rufus Peabody talk with Nate Silver author of "On the Edge.

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The WealthStack Podcast: The Post-Merger Playbook

Wealth Management

Verity Larsen, Founder and CEO of Versoft Consulting, discusses key strategies for a seamless post-deal integration strategy.

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Friday links: a time to adjust

Abnormal Returns

Markets Nvidia ($NVDA) is larger than all countries, except four. (allstarcharts.com) It's now or never to lock in CD rates. (sherwood.news) Global The Tokyo Stock Exchange is not messing around. (morningstar.com) How New Zealand (successfully) manages its sovereign wealth fund. (ft.com) EVs EVs made up 8% of sales in Q2. (coxautoinc.com) Ford ($F) is backtracking on big EV SUVs and doubling down on hybrids.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Succession Planning In the Wake of New FTC Regulations

Wealth Management

Martin M. Shenkman and Joy Matak discuss the business succession planning challenges created by a new rule that restricts the use of non-compete agreements.

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MiB: Ricky Sandler, Eminence Capital

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Ricky Sandler , the chief investment officer and the founder of Eminence Capital. Today, Eminence is a $7B global investment management organization. Sandler came to prominence as a savvy long/short investor and Eminence continues to successfully run several different Long/Short portfolios. Prior to launching Eminence, Ricky was co-founder and co-general partner of Fusion Capital Management, LLC.

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Chasing Star Fund Manager Performance

A Wealth of Common Sense

In December 2020 I wrote a short history of chasing the best performing funds. At the time, Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation fund was on fire, absolutely destroying the market: Wood quickly became one of the most famous fund managers alive. She was in the headlines every day. Her stock picks and pronouncements about the future were reported by every financial media publication in the country.

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Addressing Mental Health Challenges In Estate Planning

Wealth Management

Wealthy clients may be reluctant to seek treatment.

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Farewell Mint: Top Budgeting Apps to Try Now

Dear Mr. Market

Dear Mr. Market: Budgeting apps play a vital role in helping us keep track of our spending, save for future goals, and maintain control over our financial health. With the retirement of Mint, many are left wondering which tool to turn to next to stay on top of their financial game. The sun has set on Mint, and for many of us, it feels like a beloved companion has gone away.

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WealthStack Roundup: Consultancy Launched by AI Intelligence Risk, Inc.

Wealth Management

AI boom increases demand for expertise in compliance, cybersecurity and permissioning; Edward Jones tech milestones; and CHIPS Act-related expansion in Southwest.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Big Tech Dominance Is Forcing Index Superpowers to Rethink Rules

Advisor Perspectives

The Big Tech boom is causing headaches for all-powerful index providers on Wall Street, who can send billions of benchmark-tracking dollars on the move with just a stroke of the pen.

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How to Respond When Asked, “Why Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement When Everything is in Trust?”

Wealth Management

Several key points to explain to clients.

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Do you want an honest opinion or flattery?

Truemind Capital

A friend who shares her honest opinion with you is more valuable than a friend who agrees with everything that pleases you. We met a prospective client a few days ago and enlightened him about our 0% commission, conflict-free advisory model. The client deals with a wealth manager from a reputed bank. In a display of confidence, he told us how he does thorough due diligence before purchasing a product and does not completely rely upon the recommendations of his wealth manager.

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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Advising Clients on Assignments Of Equity in LLCs and LPs

Wealth Management

Many stem from failing to understand the governing agreement.

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2025 Industry Index: How Top Advisors Are Scaling Smarter (and Faster) This Year

Where are top advisors focusing in 2025? AcquireUp’s 2025 Industry Index reveals it all. Based on insights from 200+ financial professionals nationwide, discover why 74% say seminars and referrals deliver the best ROI, how automation is helping advisors scale faster, and why only 8% are tapping into niche marketing (a major growth opportunity!). Whether you're refining your client acquisition strategy or scaling your practice, this report gives you the real-world data, benchmarks, and action ste

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Evergreen Private Equity Funds Attracting Assets

Alpha Architect

Evergreen funds are a relatively new concept in the private equity (PE) world compared to traditional closed-end funds. They were introduced to address the negatives of the traditional way to invest in private equity which had been in the form of partnerships. Evergreen Private Equity Funds Attracting Assets was originally published at Alpha Architect.

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Top 10 Cities for Advisor Demand

Wealth Management

Organic growth has become a challenge for wealth managers. Advisors in these 10 cities, where demand for their services is high, may have a better chance at it.

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Four Warren Buffett Holdings That Also Pass His Quantitative Tests

Validea

Understanding Warren Buffett’s Investment Strategy: Validea’s Model and Top Picks Warren Buffett is renowned for his exceptional investment track record. While Buffett doesn’t publicly disclose his exact methodology, he does disclose his holdings. Validea’s Warren Buffett model is based on the fundamental criteria we have extracted from the book Buffettology written by Mary Buffett.

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Tax Law Update: September 2024

Wealth Management

The most pressing tax law developments of the past month.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Premier Energies Limited IPO – GMP, Financials and More

Trade Brains

Premier Energies Limited is coming up with its IPO fresh issue of Rs. 1,291.40 crores and offer for sale worth Rs. 1,539 crores totalling Rs. 2,830.40 crores, which will open on 27 th August 2024. The issue will close on 29 th August 2024 and be listed on the exchange on 3rd September 2024. In this article, we will look at Premier Energies Limited IPO Review and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.

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How Money Messages From Divorced Parents Impact Children

Wealth Management

Suggested approaches to foster resilience.

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Derivative Income Funds Level Up

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

We spend a lot of time bagging on the Global X Covered Call ETF (XYLD) for how little upcapture it has. The above chart excludes dividends. Without the yield, the compounding is negative. Today I learned there is another variation from Global X, the Global X Covered Call & Growth ETF (XYLG). It is similar to XYLD in that it sells a very near the money, monthly call option.

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The Financial Advisor as Quarterback

Wealth Management

A former industry insider’s perspective.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 23, 2024

Advisor Perspectives

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 23, 2024 at 3.81%, the 2-year note ended at 3.90%, and the 30-year at 4.10%.

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Note From the Editor: September 2024

Wealth Management

Editor in Chief Susan R. Lipp weighs in on the contents of this month's issue.

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Treasuries Rally as Powell Locks in Bets on a September Rate Cut

Advisor Perspectives

Treasuries rallied after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole cemented expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates next month.

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On the Cover: September 2024

Wealth Management

Legal Editor Anna Sulkin Stern discusses this month's cover art.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Five Reasons Munis May Offer Shelter in Recession

Advisor Perspectives

Although we think it's too early to declare the economy is in a recession, risk is elevated. For investors who are concerned about a recession, municipal bonds may help buffer a portfolio.

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AI: Embracing the New Frontier in Your Practice

Wealth Management

Craig R. Hersch provides practitioners with a foundation for understanding artificial intelligence.

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Deep Value

Advisor Perspectives

Deep value stocks are currently our highest conviction long-only investment idea. For the avoidance of any doubt, when we talk about “deep value,” we simply mean stocks that are cheap, often screamingly so, relative to our appraisal of their fair value. We do not care about a “growth” or “value” label that has been assigned, sometimes seemingly arbitrarily, by one index provider or another.

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Preserving Wealth Across Generations

Wealth Management

Navigating estate planning and the role of life insurance.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.