Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Susan Jones of Plancorp about year-end planning opportunities. (peterlazaroff.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Prof. Anita Mukherje about the challenges of decumulation. (morningstar.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Dying with zero: the life of Charles Feeney. (abnormalreturns.com) Sub-3% mortgage rates are now a distant memory.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In 2004, the SEC significantly strengthened the compliance responsibilities of investment advisers when Rule 206(4)-7 (also known as the "Compliance Rule") went into effect, requiring them to adopt and implement written compliance policies and procedures, review such policies and procedures annually, and designate a Chief Compliance Office to administer such policies and procedures.
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Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Strategy Stocks and bonds have different fundamental drivers. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Scott Galloway talks with Josh Brown about the impact of rising interest rates. (thereformedbroker.com) Finance Ted Seides, "NAV loans strike me as a canary in the coal mine signaling the end of the private equity boom." (capitalallocators.com) ExxonMobil ($XOM) is back to deal making in the shale patch.
The Big Picture
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Exciting news! I am heading to Charlotte next month, and I will be bringing a full complement of the crew with me! We will be meeting with clients and hanging with the team from our Charlotte offices. We are also meeting prospective clients and interviewing a few new folks for the firm. You can join me, Josh Brown, Michael Batnick and Blair duQuesnay and several of our financial advisors, including Managing Partner Kris Venne, and Ritholtz Wealth’s President, Jay Tini.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 11, 2023
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 0.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 6, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
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Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The financial planning landscape is undergoing a great transformation, driven by emerging trends that have accelerated in recent years.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Nearly 70 new ETFs made their market debuts in September. That included 21 bond ETFs, one commodities ETF, 41 equities-based ETFs and six target date/multi-asset ETFs.
AdvicePay
OCTOBER 11, 2023
When you're scouting for cutting-edge tech solutions for your firm, what's at the top of your checklist? Whether you are aiming to boost productivity, keep a competitive edge, or seamlessly expand your operations, it all boils down to one crucial metric – getting the best bang for your buck! Or, as we put it in more formal terms, achieving an impressive return on investment (ROI).
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Advisors Raymond Bardoul and Brian Fox will establish an Atlanta office for Totus Wealth Management, an OSJ of Cetera Advisors.
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Bitcoin's price hovered above $27,000 during this past week and is now up ~67% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 10/10.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Lumature Wealth Partners, with $700 million in client assets, has left Raymond James to go independent with the newly restructured Concurrent.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The odds of a unicorn spraying rainbows across the sky and the government running a surplus are the same: zero percent.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Fred Barstein, contributing editor for RPA Edge, reviews all of the week’s industry news and selects the five important/interesting stories.
Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor
During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 11, 2023
From the Fed: Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 19-20, 2023. Excerpt: Participants noted that the data received over the past several months generally suggested that inflation was slowing. Even with these favorable developments, they emphasized that further progress was needed to get inflation sustainably to 2 percent. Participants pointed to the softening of price inflation for goods amid improving supply conditions and to declining housing services inflation.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The agency’s moral authority may be eroded by how aggressively it has fined institutions for behavior everyone else thought was legal. Pushback may follow.
A Wealth of Common Sense
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts: See here to register for YCharts webinar discussing this quarter’s top 10 visuals for clients and prospects. See here for more information on our live event, live from the Nascar Hall of Fame! On today’s show, we discuss: Are bond yields too high, or too low? The US economy’s secret weapon: Seniors with money to spend Investors are yanking c.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Listen as David Warne, Executive Director, Head of Strategic Services, Atria Wealth Solutions, discusses how their 2023 Wealthies Initiatives help financial advisors.
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Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected in September as producer price growth increased for a third straight month. The producer price index for final demand was up 0.5% month-over-month (s.a.). On an annual basis, headline PPI accelerated from 2.0% in August to 2.2% in September, its highest level since April.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
This tax relief package is intended to make Massachusetts a more attractive and affordable place to live and operate a business.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Fundamental Analysis of Raymond : When it comes to elegance & sophistication in terms of designing a suit, only one name comes to mind. The Company welcomes you at its store with a variety of clothing material of different colours & texture. It pioneered the concept of Made to Measure by draping Men in the most cusomized suits for their special occasions.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Listen as Martin Tarlie, Director, Product Lead, GMO, discusses how their 2023 Wealthies Initiatives help financial advisors.
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All accounting teams know what it is like to dread the inevitable month-end scaries. If there was a way to feel less burdened and maybe even a little enthusiastic to work on your month-end close and reconciliation process, would you do it? No, don't answer that, of course you would! Automate your month-end close process by up to 40% with SkyStem's ART and see how much more alive you feel!
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For this post I wanted to follow up on some portfolios we constructed last summer as well as tie in a new idea to those year old portfolios. As I was looking through last summer's content I saw that I really wrote a lot of articles crapping on risk parity funds like RPAR, UPAR and WFRPX but we'll circle back to those in just a bit. A major focus of all these related posts about return stacking, using alternatives and yes, crapping on risk parity has been that there are plenty of ways to construc
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Unlock the secrets to success in the ever-evolving world of wealth management with the 2023 RIA Edge Study.
Meb Faber Research
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Episode #503: Jon Hirtle, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. – OCIO Pioneer Guest: Jon Hirtle is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., a 20 billion dollar Outsourced CIO business he founded over 35 years ago. Jon is well known for creating the OCIO model that is commonplace today. Date Recorded: 9/27/2023 | Run-Time: […] The post Episode #503: Jon Hirtle, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. – OCIO Pioneer appeared first on Meb Faber Research - Stock Market and Investi
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The aim is to exploit the tax efficiency of the ETF wrapper, which means funds rarely incur capital gains tax, instead transferring the burden to investors when they exit.
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Creating a winning digital lending experience requires plenty of focus on the needs of customers and more. Biz2X Chief Product Officer Aaron Traub covers everything from how to create such an experience, areas to hone in on, pitfalls to avoid, and plenty more in this insightful article. Discover how to utilize new technology without alienating existing customers, what to emphasize when working on your platform, and how to utilize the data at your disposal while not becoming overly reliant on it.
NAIFA Advisor Today
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Lynne Franklin is a persuasion expert, leadership communication consultant, coach, author, and TEDx speaker. As a neuroscience nerd, she studies how the brain works and how to use the findings to better connect with anyone and lead without manipulation. Since the inception of her communications practice in 1993, Lynne has worked with organizations that want to use persuasive communication skills to increase their performance, productivity, and profits.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The third quarter was also characterized by large direct investments, showing private equity interest is still strong.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 208 thousand initial claims, up from 204 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM, The Consumer Price Index for September from the BLS. The consensus is for a 0.3% increase in CPI, and a 0.3% increase in core CPI.
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