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Arthur Zeikel’s Investing Rules

The Big Picture

He eventually became president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, leading the division with a value-oriented approach and a focus on long-term fundamentals. He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition. Investment capital becomes a perishable commodity if not handled properly.

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MiB: Christine Phillpotts, Ariel Investments

The Big Picture

This week, I speak with Christine Phillpotts , Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investment s emerging markets value strategies. Previously, she spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets. She also covers all sectors in Africa.

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A 3-Step Sales Process To Clearly Demonstrate Financial Planning Value To Prospects

Nerd's Eye View

Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.

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Morningstar Office To Shut Down And Push Advisors To Black Diamond (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – March 2025)

Nerd's Eye View

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Morningstar Office will be shutting down in early 2026 as a part of Morningstar's ongoing effort to refocus on its core investment data and analytics business – forcing advisors currently using the tool to switch (which might be a net positive for many of those advisors who have long complained (..)

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$2.5B Crewe Advisors Hires New CIO

Wealth Management

Seth Merrill joins from Ensign Peak Advisors, the investment firm for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and replaces Dustin Thackeray, whos been appointed head of portfolio management.

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Fynancial Wins 'Best in Show' at Wealth Management EDGE Tech Demos

Wealth Management

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Orion Acquires Summit Wealth Systems To Become Its Next-Generation All-In-One Portal (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – January 2025)

Nerd's Eye View

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 (..)