Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Our tech columnist asks what is behind giving advisors with less than $100 million in assets free use of the TIFIN Wealth platform and other questions about where the industry-norm-defying entity is headed.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report from Hannah Jones: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending Sep 9, 2023 • Active inventory declined, with for-sale homes lagging behind year ago levels by 5.1%. This past week marked the 12th consecutive decline in the number of homes actively for sale compared to the prior year, however the gap narrowed compared to the previous week’s -5.2% figure. • New listings–a measure of sellers putting ho
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Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Despite Goldman Sachs’ sale of its Personal Financial Management unit, the Wall Street firm says it’s doubling down on serving registered investment advisors. “We don’t want to compete with RIAs. But we want to serve RIAs,” said a Goldman Sachs exec.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
On a monthly basis, retail sales were up 0.6% from July to August (seasonally adjusted), and sales were up 2.5 percent from August 2022. From the Census Bureau report : Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2023, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $697.6 billion, up 0.6 percent from the previous month , and up 2.5 percent (±0.7 percent) above August 2022.
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Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In New York, staffers in the global wealth-management division will remain at UBS’s offices at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, in midtown Manhattan.
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
I made it back home from California late last night after a long day of travel and an exhausting but absolutely exhilarating week. Following the breakout success of Future Proof 2022, this year’s event was even bigger and better — almost 3,000 attendees and nearly 200 sponsors. Everything about this year was next level — the audience, the sponsors, the bands, it was amazing!
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Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Friday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The New York Fed Empire State manufacturing survey for September. The consensus is for a reading of -10.7, up from -19.0. • At 9:15 AM, The Fed will release Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization for August. The consensus is for a 0.1% increase in Industrial Production, and for Capacity Utilization to be unchanged at 79.3%. • At 10:00 AM, University of Michigan's Consumer sentimen
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The negative relationship of the past quarter century allowed investors to hedge equity risk effectively. That may now be changing.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-September A brief excerpt: Yesterday, in Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-September I reviewed home inventory and sales. Most measures of house prices have shown an increase in prices over the last several months, and a key question I discussed in July is Will house prices decline further later this year?
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Bisnow analyzes what types of buildings Amazon will target as part of its same-day delivery expansion. Crowdfunding platform Yieldstreet settled SEC fraud charges, reported The Real Deal. These are among the must reads from around the real estate investment world as the week ends.
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.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The DOL reported : In the week ending September 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000 , an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 216,000 to 217,000. The 4-week moving average was 224,500, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average.
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A rare and candid conversation with Barry Sommers, one of the top-of-the-food-chain leaders at Wells Fargo.
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A reader asks: I recently started looking at my mother-in-law’s retirement account. She’s been with [advisor name redacted] since October 2010 and has a 2.61% annual return. According to their chart, the S&P 500 had a 12.95% annual return during that same period. While I know she shouldn’t expect a return equal to the S&P 500 since she’s not all equities (she’s in 60% stocks, 40% bond.
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Defiance ETFs is launching a fund that sells ultra short-dated options on the Nasdaq 100 as part of its strategy.
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.
The Irrelevant Investor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
“I just have to say thank you. I’ve been in this business a long time. I’ve worked with a lot of people. You’re the first person who never lied to me.” I smiled as I felt the ball in the back of my throat swell up, fought back a tear, and gave my partner Jonathan Novy a hug. That experience took place at FutureProof, the best financial conference I’ve ever been to.
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
While historically Nuveen Real Estate has worked with institutional investors, it sees the retail investor channel as increasingly important going forward.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Top Indian Stocks Held By GQG Partners : GQG Partners is a group of highly skilled and perceptive investment professionals from various nations, cultures, and backgrounds who are all dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing investments. The company uses its Research Mosaic, or what they refer to as “Forward-Looking Quality,” to identify high-quality businesses.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
By Audrey Adeline Yap Mui Ling A client was referred to me for help with getting her cancer claim fulfilled. Her agent was no longer servicing her, and the claim was stuck for more than six months. I vividly remember the first time I met her and her husband. He spoke very critically about insurance products and kept saying insurance is a scam. They had been paying insurance premiums for many years, and now that they had a claim, there were so many hiccups.
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.
The Irrelevant Investor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Today’s Compound and Friends is brought to you by Kraneshares: See here for more information on Kraneshares latest ETF launch with Rockefeller Asset Management. On today’s show, we discuss: Listen here: Charts: Research Affiliates: Twitter Contact us at askthecompoundshow@gmail.com with any feedback, recommendations, or questions. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected in August as producer prices increased for a second straight month. The producer price index for final demand was up 0.7% month-over-month, its largest monthly increase since June 2022 (s.a.). On an annual basis, headline PPI accelerated for a second straight month from 0.8% in July to 1.6% in August (n.s.a).
Wealthfront
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
We’re excited to share that our Cash Account clients have collectively earned half a billion dollars in interest year to date. When we launched the Cash Account in 2019 in partnership with our network of FDIC insured banks, we couldn’t have imagined such a positive reception, and we want to send a heartfelt thank you […] The post Cash Account Clients Earned Half a Billion Dollars This Year appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
In the week ending September 9, initial jobless claims increased for the first time in five weeks. Seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims were at 220,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 217,000. The latest reading was below the forecast of 225,000.
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AdvicePay
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Selecting the right billing and payment solution for your firm is crucial. Seriously, this decision can make or break your efficiency, client satisfaction, and overall success. So, as you’re going through the process of evaluating different solutions, it’s absolutely paramount to make an informed decision and ask the right questions. You don’t want to risk any inefficiencies, a subpar client experience, or even getting kicked off the platform you’re currently using.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August revealed a 0.6% increase in headline sales compared to July, marking the fifth consecutive month consumer spending has increased. The latest figure surpassed expectations of 0.2% monthly growth. Core sales (ex Autos) also exceeded expectations by registering 0.6% growth in August, defying the forecasted 0.2% increase.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Small Cap Stocks with High FII Holdings: Many investors prefer small cap stocks over mid cap and large cap companies in the hope of higher returns. With a low base and a huge addressable market, small companies can grow at a faster rate. To that, add an additional layer of high FII holding. But, how do you go about picking the best ones from such a large pool?
Dear Mr. Market
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
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Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?
Your Richest Life
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Open enrollment is the time of year when employees can change their workplace benefits, or enroll in new ones. For most companies, this happens every fall. So if your employer’s open enrollment season is coming up, here is what you need to know before you enroll. What does open enrollment include? Typically, open enrollment includes employer-sponsored health insurance and other workplace benefits.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Month-over-month nominal retail sales in August were up 0.6% and up 2.47% year-over-year. However, after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales were down 0.1% MoM and down 1.19% year-over-year.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Cellecor Gadgets IPO Review : Cellecor gadgets is coming up with its Initial Public Offering. This is an SME (small and medium size enterprise) which is going to be listed on NSE SME. The IPO will open for subscription on 15th September 2023, and closes on 20th September 2023. In this article, we will look into Cellecor gadgets IPO Review and analyse its strengths, weaknesses, GMP and more.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
For the savvy private wealth investor, portfolio diversity is key to success. Investing in infrastructure is one option that can help you both optimize your portfolio and make a positive and meaningful impact on your local community.
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