Nerd's Eye View

JULY 3, 2023

Welcome to the July 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!

Estate Planning 246

Estate Planning Clients Media Wealth Management 246

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Before yesterday’s FOMC meeting, I reiterated my view from July 2023 that this hiking cycle was – or at least should be – over. But this after-the-fact story does not resonate as truth with me, as it looks more like the 10% market correction of October 2023 has ended. Cash in No Longer Trash : TINA is officially over.

Taxes 288

Taxes Portfolio Marketing Marketing 288

The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

One of the best tax deductions for a small business owner is funding a retirement plan. Beyond any tax deduction you are saving for your own retirement. The maximum for 2022 is $61,000, this has been increased to $66,000 for 2023. These have been increased to $66,000 and $73,500 for 2023. Eligibility.

Retirement Planning 263

Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Financial Planner 263

Abnormal Returns

JULY 9, 2023

Markets 10 surprises from 2023, so far, including higher interest rates for longer. bilello.blog) In 2023, tech stocks have snubbed the Fed. wsj.com) There is no Social Security trust fund to invest. crr.bc.edu) We are going to need a replacement for the gasoline tax. nytimes.com) How expanded child tax credits were used.

Financial Advising 246

Financial Advising Taxes Economy Media 246

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 24, 2023

(mathinvestor.org) Everything forecasters got wrong in 2023. nytimes.com) Strategy The stock market was up big in 2023, but it wasn't easy. awealthofcommonsense.com) You can only benefit from a stock market recovery if you are invested. wsj.com) The employee-retention tax credit, or ERC, is a hot mess. immigration.

Financial Advising 260

Financial Advising Media Taxes Economy 260

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released the latest edition its annual survey outlining the state of state-registered RIAs, showing that the number of state-registered firms and their assets (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Investment Advisor Financial Advisor Clients 246

Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 22, 2022

You’ll be rewarded if you can invest it for the long haul. As this compound interest calculator demonstrates, investing $30,000 at a return of 8% for 20 years will leave you with $138,828. But where should you invest your $30,000? Table of Contents 16 Best Ways to Invest $30,000 in 2023. Invest in ETFs.

Investing 108

Investing Investments Risk Tolerance Accounting 108

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

While everyone has different financial goals and objectives, one smart strategy can be to reap the benefits of tax-advantaged accounts to help mitigate your tax burden, whether for today or down the road. What Are Tax-Advantaged Accounts? . There are two types of tax-advantaged accounts: . Tax-Deferred Accounts .

Accounting 98

Accounting Taxes Retirement Planning 98

Alpha Architect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Adding Leveraged, Long-Short Factor Strategies to Improve Tax Alpha was originally published at Alpha Architect.

Taxes 105

Taxes Investments Investing 105

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Strategy Joe Wiggins, "Any investment is only as good as our ability not to make bad choices while we own it." spyglass.org) Apple owes Ireland a lot of money in back taxes. behaviouralinvestment.com) Why so many market moves are seemingly paradoxical. demystifyingmarkets.com) On the difference between risk and uncertainty.

Financial Advising 276

Financial Advising Media Taxes Economy 276

The Big Picture

APRIL 3, 2023

Guess they were hedged or holding physical assets like timber or oil or gold in large enough quantities to offer the market declines shown below: Alternatively, the actual reported values could be fabricated nonsense, which if reported accurately might cause some consternation or require a tax increase.

Assets 312

Assets Consulting Taxes Marketing 312

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Compliance CFP Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.

Financial Planner 240

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Medical 240

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For all the WuTang fans: Spectacular California Sunset The post Future Proof 2023: That’s a Wrap! If you have any sort of FOMO now is the chance for you to save the date for next year and make sure you get your butt out there: Future Proof 2024 will be September 15-18 th , 2024 See you there next year!

Wealth Management 147

Wealth Management Risk Management Management Taxes 147

The Big Picture

AUGUST 30, 2023

1 The Executive Summary gives you the flavor of the timing issue: “The persistent gap between the returns investors actually experience and reported total returns makes cash flow timing one of the most significant factors—along with investment costs and tax efficiency—that can influence an investor’s end results.

Assets 243

Assets Investing Investments Taxes 243

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Source: Econoday, December 22, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, December 22, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Taxes 105

Taxes Investment Advisor Sales Investments 105

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Tom Howard about behavioral finance vs. behavioral investing. mattreiner.com) SEC The SEC is going to focus on the new marketing rule in 2023. citywire.com) Taxes Five tax mistakes to avoid when it comes to stock options, RSUs, etc.

Clients 245

Clients Retirement Financial Services Taxes 245

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is before we get to the issue of capital gains taxes, which create a hurdle of (minimum) 20% on those pesky profits just to get to breakeven. 3 Imagine a private placement memorandum seeking to raise money based on “ decades of honed instincts ” as an investment model. It’s utterly laughable. By Jeff Sommer New York Times, Nov.

Marketing 304

Marketing Marketing Math Retirement Planning 304

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A new bill would make many parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 permanent, including its changes to tax brackets, the higher standard deduction, and the cap on state and local tax deductions. What advisory firms can do to make the most out of client testimonials and avoid negative reviews on third-party websites.

Financial Planner 245

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Advertising Taxes 245

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 20, 2023

(tonyisola.com) More retirees are seeing their Social Security benefits taxed. financialsamurai.com) Investing Five ways you lost money in 2023 including overtrading. nytimes.com) A look at alternatives to the safe withdrawal rate approach. ofdollarsanddata.com) What's changing for retirement accounts in 2024.

Retirement 280

Retirement Portfolio Taxes Accounting 280

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Source: Econoday, September 22, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. NKE) Source: Zacks, September 22, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Marketing 111

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 111

Trade Brains

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Top 5 Tax Havens In The World : Where most of us are already annoyed by the mere thought of paying income taxes, have you ever wondered how super-rich people avoid taxes legally? They park their money in tax-haven countries where it’s easy to evade taxes. What’s a Tax Haven? Top 5 Tax Havens In The World I.

Taxes 105

Taxes Government Sales Insurance 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Source: Econoday, September 29, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. STZ) Source: Zacks, September 29, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Marketing 111

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 111

Dear Mr. Market

MARCH 11, 2023

We’re proud to say that My Portfolio Guide, LLC was the first investment firm to publish a March Madness investing bracket where we share our picks and match them up against each other. Click here or below to enlarge and see the entire bracket for 2023.

Investing 102

Investing Investments Portfolio Assets 102

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Source: Econoday, October 6, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. BLK) Source: Zacks, October 6, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Jobless Claims.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 10, 2023

Source: Econoday, July 7 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, July 7 , 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Jobless Claims.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

wsj.com) 2023 is a good year to put a lowball bid on a house. wsj.com) Taxes Taxes may be inevitable, but they are uncertain. On the benefits of tax diversification. financialducksinarow.com) Across the board, ETFs have been more tax efficient than open-end mutual funds. moneytalks101.substack.com)

Financial Planner 189

Financial Planner Taxes Retirement Banking 189

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Source: Econoday, October 20, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. ABBV), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Source: Zacks, October 20, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, October 20, 2023 2.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

The Big Picture

JULY 25, 2023

Pomp points out that: “I am, however, arguing that the total return percentage traditionally quoted is not what people actually achieve in their brokerage account because of taxes. I have addressed Tax Alpha before ( see this and this ); but Pomp indirectly raised a very different issue: Why do people underperform their own assets?

Assets 246

Assets Accounting Taxes Economics 246

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Econoday, November 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, November 3, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. CNBC, November 2, 2023.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Source: Econoday, December 15, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. NKE) Source: Zacks, December 15, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. Jobless Claims.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Source: Econoday, October 13, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. FCX) Friday: SLB (SLB), American Express Company (AXP) Source: Zacks, October 13, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Source: Econoday, September 1, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. KR) Source: Zacks, September 1, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Economics Taxes 105

Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 19, 2023

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement.

Taxes 97

Taxes Retirement Accounting Consulting 97

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Source: Econoday, November 17, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. ADI) Wednesday: Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, November 17, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. FOMC Minutes.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Taxes Economics 105

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 30, 2023

1,2,3 Source: YCharts, October 23, 2023 to October 27, 2023. Source: Econoday, October 27, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, October 27, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Economics Taxes 105

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Worth mentioning: MSCI notes over $30 trillion is invested globally using ESG strategies. Nuance can get lost when investing strategies become politicized, Perhaps a little history might help shed some light on the subject.2 No wonder socially responsible investing has become so politicized – that is a lot of cash up for grabs.

Taxes 195

Taxes Portfolio Investments Investing 195