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While 2023 got off to a bumpy start for many advisory firms, still smarting from a rough prior year of market returns (and volatile revenue), a relative return to ‘normalcy’ means that for most, the advisory business has reached whatever its new post-pandemic normal will be. Firms that were returning to the office have done so, those that are staying remote are remaining as such, and either way most advisory firms have figured out how to continue to service and retain clients, and ar
Altos reports that active single-family inventory was up 1.5% week-over-week. Click on graph for larger image. This inventory graph is courtesy of Altos Research. As of June 9th, inventory was at 443 thousand (7-day average), compared to 436 thousand the prior week. Year-to-date, inventory is down 9.7%. And inventory is up 9.3% from the seasonal bottom eight weeks ago.
The parabolic spike in 2-year Treasury bond rates this winter ended with a crescendo on Thursday, March 9th and Friday March 10th. That week, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank had thoroughly spooked the markets and convinced traders that the Federal Reserve would be forced to start downshifting its hiking cycle and the accompanying hawkish rhetoric.
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.
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Here are a few measures of inflation: The first graph is the one Fed Chair Powell has been mentioning. Click on graph for larger image. This graph shows the YoY price change for Services and Services less rent of shelter through May 2023. Services were up 6.3% YoY as of May 2023, down from 6.8% YoY in April. Services less rent of shelter was up 4.2% YoY in May, down from 5.2% YoY in April.
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC issued a risk alert highlighting areas of increased focus regarding its new marketing rule for upcoming examinations, including whether there is clear disclosure of whether the person giving a testimonial or endorsement is a client or investor, if the promoter has been paid, and if there are material conflicts of interest.
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC issued a risk alert highlighting areas of increased focus regarding its new marketing rule for upcoming examinations, including whether there is clear disclosure of whether the person giving a testimonial or endorsement is a client or investor, if the promoter has been paid, and if there are material conflicts of interest.
Vanguard is out with its annual deep dive into what its 5 million 401k participants are up to. The firm’s release of How America Saves is chock full of data and charts showing how 401k savings have reached all-time highs at Vanguard; I expect other large plan managers like Fidelity and Schwab to be at or near similar levels. VG credits the impact of automatic enrollment/contribution escalation as leading savers to this milestone. “ Record highs in participation, deferral rates, and the use of p
SPECIAL NOTE: The CME group discontinued the Random Length Lumber Futures contract on May 16th. I've now switched to a new physically-delivered Lumber Futures contract that was started in August 2022. Unfortunately, this impacts long term price comparisons. This graph shows CME random length framing futures through May 16th (blue), and the new physically-delivered Lumber Futures (LBR) contract starting in August 2022 (Red).
One common sales tactic for financial advisors is to offer prospective clients a free (or low-cost) financial plan to demonstrate the advisor’s expertise and to let the prospect ‘test drive’ the advisor’s services. However, creating these pre-commitment strategies and plans can take up a significant amount of an advisor’s time and there is no guarantee that the prospect will actually decide to become a client (in which case the advisor’s work would have genera
You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.
Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Ramit Sethi about living a 'rich life' and his new Netflix how 'How to Get Rich.' (morningstar.com) Jesse Cramer on how to have better conversations with aging parents. (bestinterest.libsyn.com) Chad talks with Mike Piper author of "More than Enough: A Brief Guide to the Questions That Arise After Realizing You Have More Than You Need.
The DOL reported : In the week ending June 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 262,000 , unchanged from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 261,000 to 262,000. The 4-week moving average was 246,750, an increase of 9,250 from the previous week's revised average. This is the highest level for this average since November 20, 2021 when it was 249,250.
Welcome back to the 337th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Danika Waddell. Danika is the President and Founder for Xena Financial Planning, a virtual advisory firm that advises 40 client households of women in tech and supports more than $275K of ongoing revenue. What's unique about Danika’s path, though, is how, she launched her own independent RIA not out of a desire to be an entrepreneurial business owner, but because an IAR registration
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.
Options Just because 0DTE options are overvalued doesn't mean you should short them. (mailchi.mp) Covid broke the options expiration week phenomenon. (quantifiableedges.com) Behavior How robo-advice could change household behavior. (papers.ssrn.com) All else equal, attractive people raise more venture capital. (ft.com) Macro Why equities are an 'imperfect hedge' against inflation.
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla posted this graph on Twitter this morning: And he quoted Credit Suisse: CREDIT SUISSE: “Our work indicates that YoY inflation is likely to fall to 4.2% in May, 3.2% in June. this would represent one of the greatest drops experienced in a 2-month period over the past 70 years.” This is very likely for both CPI and the PCE price index since energy and food prices soared in May and June 2022.
For many financial advisors, keeping an open line of communication with clients is a key component of building trust, understanding the client’s values, and developing a meaningful plan to help them reach their financial goals. However, despite efforts to ensure all clients understand the ‘big picture’ of their comprehensive plans, some clients may be tempted by other financial professionals offering attractive investment returns and promising better portfolio performance.
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.
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Before the CPI report was released, I wrote: Why Year-over-year Headline Inflation will Decline Sharply in May and June The key point was that energy and food prices soared in May and June 2022, and as those data points are removed from the year-over-year calculation, the YoY change will decline sharply. However, core inflation does not include food and energy, so we won't see as dramatic a decline in core CPI and core PCE.
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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
Lenders on office assets are doing everything they can to avoid taking the keys on properties and working on extension and modification agreements, reports Bisnow. Don Peebles sat down with Commercial Observer to discuss how far Black real estate development has come. These are among the must reads from around the real estate investment world to start the week.
The biz Pew Research on the state of podcasting in the U.S. (pewresearch.org) Why venture capital and podcasting were never meant to fit. (defector.com) What the 'If Books Could Kill' podcast tells us about culture and the books business. (theatlantic.com) Lessons learned from doing 100 podcast episodes. (peterlazaroff.com) Quant Jeff Malec talks trend following and strategy replication with Corey Hoffstein.
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 7.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 9, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 7.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
MAJOR @FutureProofAC ANNOUNCEMENTS Agenda is live, boardwalk is 2X the size, 80+ confirmed speakers, 30+ special events, and a glimpse at who’s attending! Get $200 off Advisor passes, and 10% off Industry passes when you register before 6/23! See ya there!… pic.twitter.com/pEMTCW0LeB — The Compound (@TheCompoundNews) June 13, 2023 Today we announced the agenda for Future Proof Festival 2023!
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Compound & Friends. This week, Michael Batnick, Ted Seides, Shana Sissel, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss the FOMC meeting, how investors are using alternatives these days, the venture capital market, what’s going on at Goldman Sachs, the Vision Fund’s $32 billion loss, quiet luxury, and much more!
Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
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