Calculated Risk
JUNE 15, 2025
Most analysts expect no change to FOMC policy at the meeting this week, keeping the target range at 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 percent. Market participants currently expect the FOMC to also be on hold at the July meeting, with the next rate cut in September, and a second rate cut in December. From BofA: The Fed has made it clear that the policy rate will remain unchanged at its June meeting.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 13, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey of U.S. investors found that while 96% of respondents said they trust their (human) financial advisor, only 29% said they trust algorithms, suggesting that consumers continue to impose a "trust penalty" on algorithmically generated advice.
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Wealth Management
JUNE 26, 2025
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Tobias Financial
JUNE 18, 2025
At Tobias Financial Advisors, the security of your assets and peace of mind are of utmost importance. We want to make you aware of two recent scams that have impacted individuals, including members of our local community, and share best practices to protect yourself. 1. Tech Support Impersonation Scam This scam typically starts with an unsolicited email or call claiming to be from a well-known company such as Microsoft.
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The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.
The Big Picture
JUNE 3, 2025
I’m on the road visiting our new office in Chicago and then heading to meet clients in San Francisco. However, after hearing some misinformation on TV from the usual suspects, I felt compelled to remind people of some key facts about the US debt and deficits. For a period of ~20 years, beginning after the September 11th attack, accelerating after the GFC, and running up until the 2022 rate hikes, the United States enjoyed incredibly low interest rates.
Trade Brains
JUNE 24, 2025
Sambhv Steel Tubes Limited is launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise capital. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 5.37 crore shares totaling Rs. 440 crore and an offer for sale of 1.22 crore shares worth Rs. 100 crore. The total IPO size aggregates to Rs. 540 crore. The IPO opens on June 25, 2025, and closes on June 27, 2025. The shares will be listed on NSE and BSE on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 16, 2025
How advisory firms charge for financial advice has long been a central question in the profession. While many firms have historically relied on commission-based compensation methods – reflecting a sales-driven approach – financial advice has evolved with technological advancements and a greater focus on financial planning, with the Assets Under Management (AUM) fee emerging as the primary compensation model.
Wealth Management
JUNE 11, 2025
Brent Brodeski discusses how AI and fintech advancements are transforming wealth management, urging RIAs to adapt and seize value creation opportunities.
Clever Girl Finance
JUNE 29, 2025
Have you ever looked at your bank account and asked yourself, “Where did all my money go?” You’re not alone. Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to fall into spending patterns that quietly chip away at your budget, and hold you back from your financial goals. But here’s the good news: it’s not about deprivation. It’s about alignment. Aligning your spending with the life you’re building, not the one social media tries to sell you.
Carson Wealth
JUNE 27, 2025
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, discuss the remarkable turnaround in markets over the past 10 weeks, with the S&P 500 nearly reaching an all-time high despite previous worries around inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions. They highlight the significance of recent tariff pauses, the momentum building in global markets, and provide insights into seasonal market patterns and potential Fed rate cuts.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant
Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.
Zoe Financial
JUNE 18, 2025
5 Components of Financial Literacy Published: February 20th, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by: The Zoe Team If you’re a high earner looking to grow your wealth, having a solid understanding of financial concepts can help you manage and protect your money effectively. Financial literacy isn’t just about knowing technical jargon—it’s about applying principles that support informed financial decision-making.
Calculated Risk
JUNE 17, 2025
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Wednesday: • At 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. • At 8:30 AM, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for initial claims of 250 thousand, up from 248 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM ET, Housing Starts for May.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 6, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent report finds that the number of SEC-registered RIAs, the assets that they manage, and the number of clients they serve all increased between 2023 and 2024 and suggests the industry is robust across the size spectrum, with both smaller and mid-sized firms seeing growth (often pushing them into higher size brackets and/or from state to SEC registration) and re
Wealth Management
JUNE 20, 2025
F2 Strategy co-founder Doug Fritz offers a mini-masterclass on how the best advisory businesses utilize technology to create efficiencies and deliver a better client experience.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Trade Brains
JUNE 29, 2025
Hong Kong boldly accelerates its crypto ambitions. The government just unveiled its second major digital asset policy statement. It aims to solidify its position as a global crypto hub. The new plan prioritises strong investor protection and risk management. Authorities target comprehensive regulation. Specifically, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will oversee key players.
Tobias Financial
JUNE 16, 2025
When a warning light appears on your car’s dashboard, it prompts you to take action before a minor issue becomes a costly repair. In contrast, your financial life often lacks such clear signals. Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life.
The Big Picture
JUNE 28, 2025
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • What’s Better Than U.S. Bonds for Downside Protection? If you want return, you have to take risk. There is no avoiding this universal truth of investing. So while you may employ one (or more) of the strategies discussed here to limit your future downside, keep in mind that the possibility of downside is how we earn our long-term
Calculated Risk
JUNE 30, 2025
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: FHFA’s National Mortgage Database: Outstanding Mortgage Rates, LTV and Credit Scores A brief excerpt: Here are some graphs on outstanding mortgages by interest rate, the average mortgage interest rate, borrowers’ credit scores and current loan-to-value (LTV) from the FHFA’s National Mortgage Database through Q1 2025 (released last Friday).
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.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 27, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent study finds that while financial advisory firms on the whole have seen strong AUM growth in recent years, strong market performance might be masking organic growth challenges among many firms (though, notably, RIAs have been growing their advisor headcounts and market share, often at the expense of wirehouses and large broker-dealers during this time).
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
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Abnormal Returns
JUNE 16, 2025
Podcasts Michael Batnick talks with Tim White and Danny Lohrfink of Wealth.com about trends estate planning. (youtube.com) Michael Kitces talks compliance with Leila Shaver, founder of My RIA Lawyer. (kitces.com) Josh Brown and Nick Sapienza break down a real-life case study of couple with $3 million in assets and a desire to retire. (youtube.com) Larry Kotlikoff talks trusts with Alan Gassman (larrykotlikoff.substack.com) Jonathan Treussard talks with Dave Nadig about navigating an increasingly
Trade Brains
JUNE 14, 2025
The Piotroski Score is a financial metric used to evaluate a company’s financial health, ranging from 0 to 9, with a higher score indicating stronger financial performance. It is widely used by value investors to identify attractive investment opportunities. A low Piotroski score indicates weaker financial health and potential risks. Financially strong stocks belong to companies with healthy finances.
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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
Advisor Perspectives
JUNE 18, 2025
In this article, we’ll explore how crypto index ETFs are structured, how they differ from single-asset products, and how financial professionals can incorporate them into diversified portfolios with clear goals around sizing, suitability, and risk management.
Calculated Risk
JUNE 12, 2025
The Federal Reserve released the Q4 2024 Flow of Funds report today: Financial Accounts of the United States. The net worth of households and nonprofits fell to $169.3 trillion during the first quarter of 2025. The value of directly and indirectly held corporate equities decreased $2.3 trillion and the value of real estate decreased $0.2 trillion. Household debt increased 1.9 percent at an annual rate in the first quarter of 2025.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 4, 2025
When a financial advisor transitions from one firm to another, they're often offered incentives by the new firm based on how much client revenue they bring with them. The challenge, however, is that advisors generally don't have the legal authority to simply transfer clients to a new firm. Because client relationships are technically "owned" by the firm – not the individual advisor – any transition requires clients to take action to shift from one firm to the other.
Wealth Management
JUNE 23, 2025
Ryan Nauman and Brad Roth discuss the use of AI and alternative data sources, the advantages of automated investment systems, and the importance of minimizing drawdown risk through low volatility strategies.
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.
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 30, 2025
Podcasts Michael Batnick talks with Dave Nadig about the impact AI will have on the business of advice. (youtube.com) Michael Kitces and Carl Richards on the emotional challenges of working with HNW individuals. (kitces.com) Jess Bost and Mark Newfield talk with Matt Hobson of Eagle Wealth Management. (podcasts.apple.com) Jeff Malec talks wealth management with Kevin Jamali, Senior Vice President at Farther.
Trade Brains
JUNE 29, 2025
Indian equity markets continued their upward momentum on Friday, extending gains for the third straight session. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and favorable global cues. Both benchmark indices showed strength, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex opening on a positive note and sustaining gains throughout the day.
Advisor Perspectives
JUNE 18, 2025
In this article, we’ll explore how crypto index ETFs are structured, how they differ from single-asset products, and how financial professionals can incorporate them into diversified portfolios with clear goals around sizing, suitability, and risk management.
Calculated Risk
JUNE 7, 2025
The key report this week is May CPI. -- Monday, June 9th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, June 10th -- 6:00 AM ET: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for April. -- Wednesday, June 11th -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for May from the BLS.
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