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Personal finance links: household economics

Abnormal Returns

contessacapitaladvisors.com) On the value a financial advisor can add. (humbledollar.com) Personal finance In life, stuff happens. spilledcoffee.co) Diversification is good for your mental health. bestinterest.blog) Good listening requires a distraction-free space.

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Mindy Diamond on Independence: Financial Advisor Economics Beyond Transition

Wealth Management

In an active recruiting environment, advisors are eager to understand where deals are at and where they’re headed. Beyond a transition deal, how can advisors monetize their business over time—thinking about the short-, mid- and long-term—whether they are in an employee or independent model?

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The 10 Best Financial Advisor Conferences To Attend In 2024

Nerd's Eye View

After several years of turmoil caused by the pandemic, financial advisor conferences seem to have found a "new [post-pandemic] normal", with events once again growing (some already surpassing their pre-pandemic highs). As a result, I am often asked for my own suggestions of what, really, are the industry's 'best' conferences to attend.

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Advisor Economic Sentiment Increased in February

Wealth Management

Financial advisors’ optimism over the economy and the markets ticked marginally up in February, dampened only by persistent inflation and uncertainty over upcoming national elections.

Economics 290
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Financial Advisors Turn Focus to Income Assets

Wealth Management

Discover how advisor investment decisions are changing—and are likely to evolve—given current market and economic conditions.

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Essential Tips for Financial Advisors to Avoid Burnout

Don Connelly & Associates

Few professions result in a higher burnout rate than the financial advisory business. For advisors, managing stress is essential for maintaining a healthy balance, which is crucial for sustainable success. For advisors, managing stress is essential for maintaining a healthy balance, which is crucial for sustainable success.

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4th Quarter 2023 Economic And Market Outlook: Labor Market, Inflation, And Geopolitics

Nerd's Eye View

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. The key point is that, given the current economic uncertainty, there are several ways that advisors can help clients prepare for potential downturns.

Economics 246