The Big Picture

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Would you like to diversify but also defer paying big capital gains taxes? Meb Faber, founder and chief investment officer of Cambria Investments, speaks about a new ETF that may be the solution to the challenge of concentrated equity positions. It doesn’t mean you’re not gonna pay capital gains tax.

Taxes

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 13, 2025

Other key findings from the survey included a gap between long-term investment return expectations of investors and advisors (12.6%

Financial Planner

Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 22, 2024

There were many promises made during the campaign that obviously will not happen (deport 20 million people, no taxes on tips, overtime or Social Security benefits, 200% tariffs, and on and on). We can assume the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will be extended. Through November, starts were down 4.3% New home sales were up 2.1%

Economics

Wealth Management

AUGUST 13, 2025

And that’s regardless of what tax policy throws at us. If inflation grows by the rate we’re projecting, assuming the government doesn't make any massive overhaul of the taxes, then here’s what it’s going to look like with your projected asset growth and accumulation rates against your spend.

Estate Planning

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing , is below. Charlie Ellis is just a legend in the world of investing. He was chairman of the Yale’s Endowment Investment Committee and his, not only did he write 21 books, his new book, rethinking Investing, is just a delightful snack.

Investments

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These clients, typically in or near retirement, face key challenges like reducing taxes, managing investment risk, and maximizing income. In the final 60-minute review, Taylor presents the Retirement Assessment, covering 3 key questions: how to maximize income, lower taxes, and optimize investments in retirement.

Financial Planning

MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

Taxes

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)

Financial Planner

Wealth Management

AUGUST 12, 2025

12, 2025) 11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Aug. Unlike outright gifts, these loans must be documented and comply with Internal Revenue Service rules, but they allow clients to provide financial assistance without relinquishing control or incurring unintended gift tax consequences.

Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. Minopoli, who is also a partner in the new RIA, had previously been the chief investment officer of a team managing a $30 billion portfolio for the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Alternative investments such as private equity, cryptocurrencies, and collectibles now represent a significant part of the investment arena, in particular to high-income individuals. Table of Contents What are alternative investments? Table of Contents What are alternative investments?

Taxes

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Mason, who ran Rubicon Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Gladwyne, Pa., Attorney’s Office said he failed to report the fraud proceeds on his personal income tax returns, which generated a tax loss of about $3 million. million to the IRS. He pleaded guilty to all of the criminal charges.

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technology have allowed tools like Holistiplan to go beyond tax returns and scan nearly any kind of document (..)

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B In 2023, he launched his own firm, Park Hill Financial Planning and Investment Management. “I It would be a long earn-out—maybe 10, 12 or 15 years, and the owner didn’t want to be there for that long." " Brennan’s response?

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 8, 2025

Roundhill Investments launches S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF, designed to track benchmark performance while avoiding dividend payouts to reduce taxable events.

Taxes

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

(morningstar.com) Barry Ritholtz talks shareholder yield with Meb Faber of Cambria Investments. podcasts.apple.com) Taxes A year-end tax planning checklist. kindnessfp.com) How to think about taxes in early retirement. ritholtz.com) Carl Richards talks avoiding burnout with Jonny Miller.

Estate Planning

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congressional Republicans, who recently voted to set a $4.5 equities underperforming international stocks over the next 10 years Why today’s high U.S.

Financial Planner

Wealth Management

JULY 30, 2025

Anthony Venette , Manager, Valuation Services , Withum July 30, 2025 5 Min Read The passage of recent tax legislation has brought welcome clarity to estate planners and private investors alike. The absence of guaranteed returns, plus illiquidity, clawback risk and the fund’s long investment cycle, all suppress the fair market value of carry.

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 8, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Regulation & Compliance Warren, Empower Face Off Over Companys Private Market Moves Warren, Empower Face Off Over Companys Private Market Moves by Patrick Donachie Jul 8, 2025 3 Min Read Investment Related Topics Alternative Investments Digital Assets Equities ETFs Fixed Income Investing Strategies Mutual Funds Real Estate SMAs (..)

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 27, 2025

Which could ultimately lead to a virtuous cycle of attracting more new clients as well as talented advisors who seek to work at growing firms.

Financial Planner

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 25, 2024

podcast.moneywithkatie.com) Peter Lazaroff on how tax projections work. peterlazaroff.com) Housing Taxes and insurance are creeping up as a percentage of total home ownership costs. morningstar.com) Investing Three easy ways to simplify your portfolio. wsj.com) Owning a home isn't for everyone.

Financial Advice

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

Investments

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

As a result, financial advisors should start honing the services Gen X members will likely benefit from the most, including retirement planning, estate and tax planning and mortgage refinancing. trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds. trillion annually.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

JULY 9, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all fixed income data computer fintech WealthTech Former Citadel Quants Raise $36M for Fixed-Income Fintech Former Citadel Quants Raise $36M for Fixed-Income (..)

Wealth Management

The Big Picture

MAY 29, 2025

RWM works with clients by constructing a long-term financial plan, marrying it to an appropriate level of risk in a broadly diversified portfolio built around a core index, and then applying the best technology we can find to generate net after-tax returns with modest risk and volatility.

Portfolio

Wealth Management

AUGUST 12, 2025

12, 2025) 11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Aug. Peter Aloisi August 12, 2025 4 Min Read Andrew Harnik/Getty Images News/Getty Images For many investors, the phrase "alternative minimum tax" tends to raise eyebrows or trigger confusion, if not concern.

Marketing

Wealth Management

AUGUST 5, 2025

The aspiration is to bring together a client’s disparate accounts, goals, tax realities and family dynamics into a cohesive, personalized investment solution. When combined with personalized and rudimentary tax management, the transition from product-centric SMAs to client-centric UMAs was underway.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax season can be overwhelming, but understanding how to leverage deductions and credits can significantly impact your bottom line. While both mechanisms help reduce what you owe, they operate in fundamentally different ways that affect your final tax bill. And tax law is not static. of your AGI. of your AGI.

Taxes

Wealth Management

AUGUST 1, 2025

Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com August 1, 2025 2 Min Read Martine Lellis, principal, M&A partner development, Mercer Advisors Mercer Global Advisors, one of the nation’s largest and most acquisitive registered investment advisors with $77 billion in assets, has purchased Family Wealth Planning Group, a Naples, Fla.-based

Estate Planning

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax deductions can save you thousands annually by reducing your taxable income through legitimate business expenses. Understanding these deductions is more critical than ever as tax laws evolve, presenting new opportunities for savings. Understanding this distinction is crucial for maximizing your tax benefits effectively.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

The IRS updates for 2025 are more than routine adjustments—they mark a turning point for tax professionals navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. With major shifts in tax brackets, standard deductions, and digital asset reporting, firms will need to rethink how they serve clients across income levels and asset classes.

Taxes

Wealth Management

AUGUST 8, 2025

He began at Deloitte’s individual tax practice, honing his skills in tax and estate planning strategies. Jordan’s career path showcases his leadership and commitment to client service. Later, at Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo), Jordan helped build the Executive Financial Planning practice.

Estate Planning

Harness Wealth

APRIL 4, 2025

This weeks Tax Advisor Weekly covers key updates for financial professionals. We begin with guidance on navigating property tax considerations during business mergers and expansions. In this blog post, well cover key business events that impact property tax and business licenses, along with what you need to consider for each.

Taxes

Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Here is an update to a graph that uses new home sales, single family housing starts and residential investment. (I Note that Residential Investment is quarterly and single-family starts and new home sales are monthly. I prefer single family starts to total starts). I ignored that downturn as a pandemic distortion.

Sales

Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMarks Michael Kim The WealthStack Podcast: Unlocking Private Markets with AssetMarks Michael Kim AssetMarks Michael Kim unpacks how technology, education and private equity access are converging to redefine portfolio construction.

Estate Planning

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: SEI has acquired LifeYield, which is designed to facilitate tax-efficient management of multiple accounts across an entire household, to bundle into its RIA custodial platform and investment management technology – underscoring (..)

Startup

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. This type of strategy typically involves selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset capital gains (or ordinary income) to optimize portfolio returns. Table of Contents What is tax-loss harvesting?

Taxes