Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Over half of the 40 new exchange traded funds listed in the U.S. were active ETFs, and eight new buffer funds came onto the market.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Research Why diversifying widely matters. (papers.ssrn.com) Costs are forever. Alpha is fleeting. (blogs.cfainstitute.org) A look at the historical performance of private debt funds. (alphaarchitect.com) How to replicate managed futures trend following returns. (investresolve.com) Do happy employees make for better stock returns? (ft.com) A round-up of recent research including 'Private Credit's Next Act.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

YCharts profiled 10 active ETFs that have been particularly popular with RIAs so far in 2024. ETF.com has published a guide to leveraged ETFs. These are among the investment must reads we found this week for wealth advisors.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Markets How major asset classes performed in August 2024. (entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) REITs have stopped going down. (entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) Strategy Analysts focus on these market numbers, you don't have to. (optimisticallie.com) Stock market investors do best when focusing on the long run. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Everybody's investment journey is different.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The ‘scapegoating’ of the yen carry trade ignores a bigger, deeper trend, according to Arif Hussain.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Heather Brilliant, Diamond Hill , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 401st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Zack Hubbard. Zack is the Director of Financial Planning and Participant Engagement of Greenspring Advisors, an RIA based in Towson, Maryland, that manages $2 billion of private wealth assets under management for 1,300 client households and advises on an additional $5 billion in retirement plan assets.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Benchmark Wealth Management will join the large RIA, which continues to focus on inorganic growth after expanding its M&A executive team earlier this year.

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Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The post Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? Insights from Financial Experts and Entrepreneurs appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? Insights from Financial Experts and Entrepreneurs Starting your own business is an exciting and challenging journey. Whether you’re driven by a passion for a specific craft or an innovative idea, taking the leap into entrepreneurship requires careful planning and thoughtful consideration.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fiduciary Trust International's Erick Rawling reveals what's driving the popularity in alts and what asset classes he finds most attractive now.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The convergence of wealth, retirement and benefits is not a fad.

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Investment Writing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Investors added $75 billion to U.S. exchange-traded funds last month, five times more than the same period in 2023.

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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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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

You did everything by the book. Your prospect talked and you listened. But listening alone is not enough to build trust.

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Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

There's a culture shift unfolding in the $10 trillion U.S. ETF market with leveraged single-stock funds and other risky vehicles.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Here is a look at real (inflation-adjusted) charts of the S&P 500, Dow 30, and Nasdaq composite since their 2000 highs. We've updated this through the August 2024 close.

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Alpha Architect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This paper provides new evidence on the efficacy of prioritizing transactions so as to focus portfolio turnover on the trades that offer the strongest signals and hence the highest potential performance impact. Can smart rebalancing improve factor portfolios? was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ fell to 47.9 in August from 49.6 in July, indicating a modest deterioration in business conditions for a second straight month. The latest reading was just below the forecasted reading of 48.0 and is the index's lowest level of the year.

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Financial Symmetry

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Molly Kaminski and Ella Brotherton have successfully earned the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional SM (FPQP®) designation from the College for Financial Planning. This accomplishment showcases their dedication to excellence and commitment to continuous learning … Continued The post Celebrating the Drive to Keep Learning: Molly Kaminski and Ella Brotherton Achieve Their FPQP® Credentials appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With the Q2 GDP second estimate and the August close data, we now have an updated look at the popular "Buffett Indicator" -- the ratio of corporate equities to GDP. The current reading is 194.9%, down from 197.4% the previous quarter.

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SEI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In financial services technology, stability is vital for growth. Read how SEI serves wealth and asset management clients through trust, consistency and innovation.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) inched up to 47.2 in August but remains in contraction territory for a fifth straight month. The index has now contracted for 21 of the past 22 months. The latest reading was worse than the forecast of 47.5.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The market for leveraged ETFs took an interesting turn today with the launch of 2x leveraged funds by Tradr that target weekly and monthly outcomes instead of the typical daily outcome. According to the prospectus that covers all of them, quarterly versions will be out on October 1st. My first thought is, if they work, I say IF they work, they are a path to democratizing do-it-yourself capital efficiency in a portfolio.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Here is a summary of the four market valuation indicators we update on a monthly basis.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | September 3rd, 2024 Pressure on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 There were mixed results for stocks last week as upbeat economic data and a critical Q2 corporate report shaped the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.94 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased 0.24 percent. The Nasdaq Composite lagged, falling 0.92 percent.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The weekly leading economic index (WLEI) is a composite for the U.S economy that draws from over 20 time-series and groups them into the following six broad categories which are then used to construct an equally weighted average. As of August 23rd, the index was at 24.827, down 1.545 from the previous week, with 4 of the 6 components in expansion territory.

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Alpha Architect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this edition, Harold Evensky explores the challenges facing sustainable and active funds, the implications of the new DOL Fiduciary Rule, and the value of long-term performance projections. With candid observations and critical analysis--read on to gain perspective on navigating the complex world of investing, the importance of risk management, and the role of fiduciary advisors in securing your financial future.

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY — September 3, 2024: Harness , a New York-based fintech startup that seeks to make bespoke tax & financial advice accessible to more households, is excited to announce the appointment of Will Bressman to its Board of Directors. Will Bressman brings a wealth of industry experience and a passion for driving innovation in the financial services sector.

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