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Adviser links: a fundamental misalignment

Abnormal Returns

(riabiz.com) First Republic First Republic saw a wave of adviser departures prior to the sale to JP Morgan Chase ($JPM). financial-planning.com) The biz What variables matter when it comes to RIA valuation. thinkadvisor.com) A number of tax provisions will sunset in 2026 including the lifetime exclusion amount.

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What’s Ailing Tesla’s Stock?

The Big Picture

“Tesla’s strategic use of semiconductors has lowered the number of chips required to produce vehicles” has cut lead times , and allowed the firm to make more cars with fewer chips. They also have an advantage over traditional automakers: An ability to quickly reprogram the firmware of chips.

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Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price

Darrow Wealth Management

The sale of a business marks a major life event. With many sellers relying on the sale to fund their retirement and lifelong financial goals, getting it right from the start is critical. It’s emotional, stressful, and exciting all at the same time. And unfortunately, it’s often a lot of work. This is both good and bad news.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that a strong majority of financial advisory clients have maintained their trust in their advisors despite the investment market setbacks experienced last year A report from the SEC shows that a majority RIAs have mandatory arbitration clauses in their client agreements, a practice that has (..)

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#19 Most Important Financial Ratios for Investors!

Trade Brains

The annual reports of many of companies are over hundreds of pages and consist of a number of financial jargon. Nevertheless, there are a number of financial ratios that have made the life of investors very simple. Now, you do not need to make a number of calculations and you can just use these financial ratios to understand the gist.

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Market Commentary: Checking In on Market Fundamentals

Carson Wealth

Pockets of attractive valuations exist despite above-average valuations in some high-profile areas of the market. gain, but not a bad number by any means. That means labor productivity continues to run strong, as workers are producing above-trend output while working the same number of hours. Following the huge 11.2%

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5 Valuation Factors for Retiring Financial Professionals to Consider When Selling Their Businesses

James Hendries

If you are getting ready to retire and thinking about selling your financial firm, you have to decide how much your business is worth, and it can be challenging to put a number on something you’ve been building for your whole life. If so, your book of business ratchets up the sale price.