CFP Board Chooses Elizabeth Miller as 2024 Chair-elect
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Elizabeth Miller, the founder and president of Summit Place Financial Advisors is the 2024 CFP Board Chair-elect, set to take leadership for a year in 2025.
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IAR CE: Continuing Education Requirements For Investment Adviser Representatives And How Different States Adopt NASAA’s Model Rule
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 19, 2023
Continuing Education (CE) requirements are common for many professions, but historically there has been no minimum CE requirement for individual Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) of advisory firms. While holders of certain credentials (e.g., CFP certificants and CFA charterholders) have CE requirements to retain their credentials, IARs without such credentials haven’t traditionally had any ongoing CE requirements.
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Special Needs and Elder Law Update
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
A rundown of recent court decisions.
Personal finance links: unfair comparisons
Abnormal Returns
JULY 19, 2023
Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Jill Schlesinger about her latest book "The Great Money Reset." (peterlazaroff.com) Tim Ranzetta talks with Jonathan Clements, editor of the new book "My Money Journey, How 30 People Found Financial Freedom And You Can Too." (ngpf.org) Retirement FAT Fire. How to retire at any age with confidence. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Take retirement surveys with a big grain of salt.
2025 Industry Index: How Top Advisors Are Scaling Smarter (and Faster) This Year
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Discussing Donor-Advised Funds With Clients
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
DAFs may be used to enhance existing philanthropic strategies.
AIA: Architecture Billings "Stable" in June; Multi-family Billings Decline for 11th Consecutive Month
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
Note: This index is a leading indicator primarily for new Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investment. From the AIA: AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Stable in June Architecture firms reported flat billings in June, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek. The ABI score of 50.1 for the month indicates that billings at architecture firms remained steady as design activity continues to slowly recover from roiled economi
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Housing Starts Decreased Sharply to 1.434 million Annual Rate in June
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
From the Census Bureau: Permits, Starts and Completions Housing Starts: Privately‐owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,434,000. This is 8.0 percent below the revised May estimate of 1,559,000 and is 8.1 percent below the June 2022 rate of 1,561,000. Single‐family housing starts in June were at a rate of 935,000; this is 7.0 percent below the revised May figure of 1,005,000.
The Lingering Effects of the Public Health Emergency
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
“Unwinding” of PHE Medicaid rules exposes deeper flaws in the system.
Wednesday links: the market’s other plans
Abnormal Returns
JULY 19, 2023
Markets A look at all the signs of risk-on behavior. (wsj.com) Some clues that showed the way to a better 2023 for the stock market. (carsongroup.com) Microsoft's ($MSFT) stock is at an all-time high. (cnbc.com) The VIX is at it lowest post-Covid level. (axios.com) Cash Cash often looks best, when it is the worst investment. (thisisthetop.substack.com) Reinvestment risk is real.
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Repatriation Tax
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Moore v. United States involves a challenge to new tax code regarding untaxed foreign earnings.
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.
Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in June & 4th Look at Local Markets
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in June & 4th Look at Local Markets A brief excerpt: An early read from housing economist Tom Lawler: Based on publicly-available local realtor/MLS reports released across the country through today, I project that existing home sales as estimated by the National Association of Realtors ran at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million in June , down 0.9% from May’s preliminary pace and down
Estate Planning for Orthodox Jewish Families
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
This demographic views charitable giving as a top priority.
MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Weekly Survey
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 1.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 14, 2023. Last week’s results included an adjustment for Independence Day. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 1.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Schwab’s Stock Up Nearly 13% As Cash Outflows Decelerate
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Stung in recent months by the regional banking crisis and downgraded credit rating, the company still beat industry projections Tuesday.
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.
June Housing Starts: Record Number of Multi-Family Housing Units Under Construction
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
Today, in the CalculatedRisk Real Estate Newsletter: June Housing Starts: Record Number of Multi-Family Housing Units Under Construction Excerpt: The fourth graph shows housing starts under construction, Seasonally Adjusted (SA). Red is single family units. Currently there are 688 thousand single family units (red) under construction (SA). This was down in June compared to May, and 143 thousand below the recent peak in May 2022.
401(k) Real Talk Episode 68: July 19, 2023
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Open, honest and candid discussions about the latest news in the RPA industry.
10 Wednesday AM Reads
The Big Picture
JULY 19, 2023
My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • Is Rolex a Non-Profit? Answers to Your Burning Questions About the Rolex Watch Company. ( Teddy ) • Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It? The Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss of a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is in his hands. ( New York Times ) see also Powell Will Find Much to Love in Retail Sales Letdown : The latest report landed with a mixed reception.
Helping Advisors Navigate Alts
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Abby Salameh explains how CAIS addresses two of advisors’ biggest problems with alternative investments.
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.
12 Things Everyone Got Wrong About Inflation
The Big Picture
JULY 19, 2023
On today’s show I join Downtown Josh Brown to discuss my recent piece “ A Dozen Contrarian Thoughts About Inflation.” Source: YouTube Previously : A Dozen Contrarian Thoughts About Inflation (July 13, 2023) The post 12 Things Everyone Got Wrong About Inflation appeared first on The Big Picture.
Decision to Stop Eating and Drinking
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Understanding and explaining this option to your client.
Thursday: Unemployment Claims, Philly Fed Mfg, Existing Home Sales
Calculated Risk
JULY 19, 2023
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Wednesday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 246 thousand initial claims, up from 237 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey for July. The consensus is for a reading of -10.0, up from -13.7. • At 10:00 AM, Existing Home Sales for June from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Note From the Editor: July/August 2023
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Editor in Chief Susan R. Lipp discusses this month's issue.
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Episode #490: Bill Bernstein on Financial History, Star Managers & The 4 Pillars of Investing
Meb Faber Research
JULY 19, 2023
Episode #490: Bill Bernstein on Financial History, Star Managers & The 4 Pillars of Investing Guest: William (Bill) Bernstein is a financial theorist, a neurologist, and a financial adviser to high net worth individuals. Known for his website on asset allocation and portfolio theory, Efficient Frontier, Bill is also a co-principal in the money management […] The post Episode #490: Bill Bernstein on Financial History, Star Managers & The 4 Pillars of Investing appeared first on Meb
Minor Children and IRAs After the SECURE Act
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Current options in planning with retirement benefits for the youngest beneficiaries.
The Equity Beat: Would ‘AI’ By Any Other Name Smell As Sweet?
Brown Advisory
JULY 19, 2023
The Equity Beat: Would ‘AI’ By Any Other Name Smell As Sweet? bgregorio Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:41 The famous adage from arguably Shakespeare’s most popular play is the backdrop of our journey this month. Juliet, of the House of Capulet, falls in love with Romeo, a member of the House of Montague, with which the Capulets have a blood feud. Juliet’s profound proclamation that Romeo’s name is just a label suggests the importance of a person or thing is the way it is; not because of what it is called.
On the Cover: July/August 2023
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
Legal editor Anna Sulkin discusses this month's cover.
Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success
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Animal Spirits: Recession Not Required
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 19, 2023
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Argent Capital: See more information here for Argent Capitals Mid Cap Strategy On today’s show, we discuss: The stock market’s up big this year — but not because of earnings growth Investors Are Bailing on Cathie Wood’s Popular ARK Fund Pay Raises Are Finally Beating Inflation After Two Years of Falling Behind Europeans Are Becoming Poorer.
The Four-Circle Governance Model
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
A conceptual decision-making framework.
The Threat from Schwab’s “Free” Advisory Service
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 19, 2023
Should you be concerned? How can you compete with “free”?
New Guidance Issued on Virtual Office Sharing Arrangements
Wealth Management
JULY 19, 2023
A new opinion addresses how attorneys should meet ethical requirements for client confidentiality.
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