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Wells Fargo Launches Program For Advisors With Sports and Entertainment Clients

Wealth Management

The Wells Fargo Sports and Entertainment Program will enable advisors to brandish the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation, created by the College For Financial Planning.

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Ramit Sethi on Living Richly

The Big Picture

 This week, we speak with entrepreneur Ramit Sethi, who is the founder and chief executive officer of the online education platform I Will Teach You to Be Rich (IWT ), which attracts more than 1 million readers a month. Sethi is also the host of the Netflix series “ How To Get Rich ,” which is based on his New York Times bestselling book “ I Will Teach You to Be Rich “; he also hosts a podcast of the same name.

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Black Swans, Stock Market Crashes and the Chaos Kings

The Reformed Broker

On this special episode of Live from The Compound, Scott Patterson, Financial Journalist and Wall Street Journal Reporter, joins Michael Batnick and Josh Brown to discuss Scott’s new book, Chaos Kings: How Wall Street Traders Make Billions in the New Age of Crisis. Follow Scott on: Twitter Book. The post Black Swans, Stock Market Crashes and the Chaos Kings appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Thursday links: a terrible mistake

Abnormal Returns

Markets The S&P 500 is top-heavy because profits are top-heavy. (bloomberg.com) Stop blaming individual investors for sentiment swings. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) Strategy Are international stocks worth the bother? (morningstar.com) If the SEC is cracking down, why bother with crypto at this point? (vox.com) Apple It may not look like it now, but the Vision Pro is the future.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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.

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#FA Success Ep 336: Showing Prospects An (Asset) Map To Generate More Advice Engagement, With H. Adam Holt

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 336th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Adam Holt. Adam is a principal with RubinGoldman and Associates, and the Founder and CEO of Asset-Map, a financial planning tool that helps financial advisors create a visual representation of their clients’ financial situation, reaching over 1.25 million users.

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Will AI Save the World?

The Reformed Broker

Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Jill Schlesinger, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss whether or not the bear market is over, the chances of Jamie Dimon running for president, Apple’s WWDC product unveil, the accredited investor rule, Artificial Intelligence, the state of the economy, and much more!

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Wednesday links: the great promise of capitalism

Abnormal Returns

Markets A deluge of T-bills is coming. (wsj.com) Why merger arbitrage is become more difficult in this environment. (finance.yahoo.com) Strategy Is this a new bull market? Does it matter? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Arguments about 'recessions' don't really matter to investors. (disciplinefunds.com) Work Are headsets, like the Vision Pro, the future of remote work?

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Form U4: Common Missteps And Best Practices For RIAs

Nerd's Eye View

All Investment Adviser Representatives (IAR) of registered investment advisory firms are required to file Form U4, a regulatory filing containing public disclosures of certain information about financial professionals. And while IARs are responsible for keeping their own Form U4 up-to-date, Form U4 – unlike other regulatory forms like Form ADV that require an annual amendment – doesn’t need to be amended unless there is a change warranting an update, which can often lead to an

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RWM is Austin Bound — Last Call!

The Big Picture

RWM is coming to Austin, TX June 12th-14th @Downtown with more details Email us at info@ritholtzwealth.com subject line “Austin” to reserve a meeting slot! pic.twitter.com/9iSdG4HFf3 — Ritholtz Wealth (@RitholtzWealth) May 19, 2023 Hey Y’all ! We’re coming to Texas to celebrate the opening of RWM Austin! We only have a few slots left to meet with prospective clients — if you would like to learn more about being a client of Ritholtz Wealth Management, this is your ch

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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.

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This Week on TRB

The Reformed Broker

We had Cathie Wood on The Compound and Friends this week! Michael, Duncan and I popped up in the Tampa / St. Petersburg area this week and got to spend some time with the founder of ARK Invest. We talked innovation, AI fact vs fiction, how big Tesla can get, why Ark bought Nvidia in 2014, Zoom vs Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams, and much more! Watch or listen to the episode below.

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Saturday links: the most toxic relationships

Abnormal Returns

EVs There is an inherent tension between EV size and road safety. (msn.com) VW is using the Scout brand to enter the U.S. EV market. (wsj.com) EV charging is getting better, but still has a ways to go. (msn.com) Energy Why the state of Texas is turning against renewable energy. (wsj.com) How heat pumps are going industrial-scale. (bbc.com) Water Some planned housing developments in Arizona are being halted due to a lack of groundwater.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the June 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Riskalyze has completed its previously-announced rebranding, and will now be known as “Nitrogen”, a ”growth platform” for advisory firms – which represents less of a shift

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Adidas After Yeezy : The partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was the stuff of sneakerhead legend—and its demise has the shoe company scrambling to replace nearly half of its profits. ( Businessweek ) • VC Contagion Is Venture Capital Killing Itself?

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

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.

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Clips From Today’s Halftime Report

The Reformed Broker

Jefferies downgrades Wynn Resorts to holdfrom CNBC. The post Clips From Today’s Halftime Report appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Personal finance links: inevitable course corrections

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Ramit Sethi about living a 'rich life' and his new Netflix how 'How to Get Rich.' (ritholtz.com) Jon Luskin talks with Mike Piper about his new book "More than Enough: A Brief Guide to the Questions That Arise After Realizing You Have More Than You Need." (bogleheads.podbean.com) Benefits How to apply for Social Security benefits.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 10-11)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the House has passed legislation that would expand the definition of who qualifies as an accredited investor eligible to invest in certain private investments to include those who pass an exam designed by the SEC, and those with certain licenses or educational backgrounds, including financial advisors.

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CoreLogic: 1.2 million Homeowners with Negative Equity in Q1 2023

Calculated Risk

From CoreLogic: CoreLogic: US Home Borrowers See First Annual Home Equity Losses Since 2012 in Q1 2023, but Overall Mortgage Performance Remains Strong CoreLogic®. today released the Homeowner Equity Report (HER) for the first quarter of 2023. The report shows that U.S. homeowners with mortgages (which account for roughly 63% of all properties) saw home equity decrease by 0.7% year over year, representing a collective loss of $108.4 billion, and an average loss of $5,400 per borrower since the f

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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The Worst Housing Affordability Ever?

A Wealth of Common Sense

Each week Redfin puts out a housing market update full of valuable data and nice-looking charts of trends on sales prices, asking prices, new listings, housing supply and more. This one has to be painful for anyone who’s in the market for a house right now: The year-over-year numbers up 15% are bad enough being but just look at how much more affordable things were as recently as 2020 and 2021.

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Research links: intangible value

Abnormal Returns

Correlations Stocks and bonds don't always move in opposite directions. (econofact.org) Although used interchangeably, hedging and diversification are two different things. (insights.finominal.com) Research Kai Wu, "While Quality seeks firms that are profitable today, Intangible Value seeks those investing in profitability tomorrow." (sparklinecapital.com) Is there a premium for 'sin stocks'?

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11 Must Reads for Real Estate Investors for the Weekend (June 9, 2023)

Wealth Management

Treasury Secretary Yellen expressed her concerns about the effect that commercial real estate loans might have on banks. Forbes listed 71 real estate firms among the 2,000 largest public companies in the world. These are among the must reads from around the real estate investment world heading into the weekend.

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Realtor.com Reports Weekly Active Inventory Up 13% YoY; New Listings Down 25% YoY

Calculated Risk

Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report from economist Jiayi Xu: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending June 3rd, 2023 • ctive inventory growth slowed again, with for-sale homes up just 13% above one year ago. The number of homes for sale continues to grow, but compared to one year ago, the pace is slowing.

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Your New & Improved Month-End Close Process Is Not So Far Out of Reach!

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!

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The Consequences of a Baby Bust

A Wealth of Common Sense

Agriculture was invented approximately 10,000 years ago. It’s estimated there were roughly 5 million people on Earth at the time. This shift completely changed our species from nomadic hunter-gathers which allowed humans to live in larger and larger groups of people. The population grew slowly but steadily from there reaching 1 billion people by the year 1800.

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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week Some words of wisdom from the late Sam Zell. (novelinvestor.com) What lessons are new pandemic-era investors going to learn? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Why the idea of market timing is so seductive. (humbledollar.com) Tactical allocation funds have failed miserably. (morningstar.com) How does the stock market perform after a period of sideways action?

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Animal Spirits: Is the Bear Market Over?

The Irrelevant Investor

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by birddogs: Go to birddogs.com/spirits and enter promo code SPIRITS for a free Yeti-style tumbler with your order. On today’s show, we discuss: A visual breakdown of America’s stagnating number of births Construction employment hits new high in May The labor shortage myth Eggs are going on sale just months after prices hit records Token projects have to eat that sh*t.

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Industrial Investors Show More Caution on New Deals

Wealth Management

A drop in demand for industrial space amid massive new product deliveries portends a potential glut of new product. Coupled with higher interest rates and worries about a recession, it’s forcing investors to rethink their acquisition strategies.

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Transforming Lending: Understanding the Power of Digital Platforms

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.

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A Perspective on Secular Bull and Bear Markets

Advisor Perspectives

The S&P 500 real monthly averages of daily closes peaked in November of 2021 and 2022 was a bear market. Let's examine the past to broaden our understanding of the range of historical trends in market performance.

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Monday links: disintermediating creatives

Abnormal Returns

Crypto The SEC is suing Binance and its founder 'CZ.' (theblock.co) What's in the SEC Binance suit. (theverge.com) AI IBM ($IBM) should be a player in AI. The stock market is skeptical. (barrons.com) AI has put a charge back into the tech industry. (washingtonpost.com) Finance What happens when you merge two traditional asset managers who are experiencing outflows?

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Gujarat Fluorochemicals Vs Navin Fluorine – Future Plans & More

Trade Brains

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Vs Navin Fluorine: Many chemical companies gave multi-bagger returns recently making their investors richer and promoters multi-millionaire. As the rally has plateaued, does it make sense to buy a chemical stock? If yes, then which sub-sector. In this article, we’ll perform a comparative analysis of two companies in the fluorochemicals space: Gujarat Fluorochemicals vs Navin Fluorine International and see if they can be good bets for the coming quarters.

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