Wed.Jul 17, 2024

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Wednesday links: manic participants

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Rebalance your portfolio to tame risk, not to increase returns. (morningstar.com) It's never been easier to get distracted by other people's wealth. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Finance The commercial real estate mess is well under way. (wsj.com) How Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is changing its banking business. (riabiz.com) Apple Taboola is going to sell ads for Apple ($AAPL).

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Business Buy-Sell Agreements In The Wake of Connelly V. IRS: Ensuring Clients’ Business Succession Plans Don’t Create Future Estate Tax Issues

Nerd's Eye View

Buy-sell agreements are a common succession planning tool for business owners where, upon a triggering event like the death of one owner, the surviving owners have either the option or the contractual obligation to purchase the deceased owner's shares of the business. Traditionally, buy-sell agreements are structured either as cross-purchase agreements (where the surviving owners buy the deceased owners' shares directly from their estate) or entity-purchase agreements (where the business itself

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Personal finance links: efficient conversions

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Brian Portnoy about why investing is so hard. (ritholtz.com) Benjamin Felix and Cameron Passmore on when its time to hire a financial advisor. (rationalreminder.libsyn.com) Dan Haylett talks with Suzi Campi about repurposing one's life in retirement. (humansvsretirement.com) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk about the mindset shift needed in retirement.

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The Healthy Advisor: From Near-Death to New Purpose With Martine Lellis

Wealth Management

When Martine Lellis woke up from a coma doctors didn’t think she’d come out of, she was given a new lease on life, and it has fueled her passion for making bold, compassionate choices in the financial services industry.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Saturday links: starting a business

Abnormal Returns

EVs Generac ($GNRC) is launching a home EV charger. (theverge.com) An EV road trip check list. (npr.org) Energy How California has strengthened its electrical grid. (kottke.org) Utilities are having to spend big to upgrade the grid. (wsj.com) It's not just the U.S. that has grid issues. (bloomberg.com) Wildfires Canada's forests are again on fire. (wsj.com) California's fire season has turned into the 'fire year.

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Work-Life Balance is a Harmful Myth

Advisor Perspectives

The myth of work-life balance has perpetuated unrealistic expectations and unnecessary stress. By recognizing the fluidity of life and embracing a more flexible approach, you can find greater fulfillment and mental well-being.

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‘Finfluencers’ Have Davos Set Rethinking Future of Wealth Advice

Wealth Management

With a massive transfer of money to younger generations looming, a new report says the financial services industry needs to change how it connects with Gen Z and millennials.

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The Big Four Recession Indicators: Industrial Production Higher Than Expected in June

Advisor Perspectives

Industrial production rose 0.6% in June, coming in higher than the expected 0.3% growth. Compared to one year ago, industrial production is up 1.6%.

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 114: July 17, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about broker/dealer satisfaction among advisors, mutual fund and ETF prices, fallout from the Chevron decision, the future of IRA rollovers and more.

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Auditpalooza: Rocking the Month-End Close Audit

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.

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What Makes That Ticker Tick: Tuning in for MUSQIX

Advisor Perspectives

Jane Edmondson, Head of Thematic Strategy for VettaFi interviews MUSQ Founder and CEO David Schulhof about the Index behind the MUSQ ETF, providing pure-play exposure to the global music industry.

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Advisor Jess Bost Joins Alex Chalekian’s Lake Avenue Financial

Wealth Management

Jess Bost, former vice president of strategic partnerships and client success at Alpha Architect, joins as lead financial planner.

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $65K

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin's price climbed back above $65,000 this week for the first time in almost a month. BTC is currently up ~47% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 7/16/24.

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CFP Board Names Rise Growth Partners Executive as Chair-Elect

Wealth Management

Terri Kallsen joined Joe Duran’s new venture after previous stints at Wealth Enhancement Group and Schwab. She’ll succeed current CFP Board Chair Matthew Boersen and Chair-Elect Liz Miller.

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Benchmarking ROI with Forrester: Measuring the Success of Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation Myths Busted Over 75% of organizations struggle to define the right success metrics to benchmark the impact of their finance transformation investment. Whether you are just initiating your digital transformation journey or planning to pitch your next AI project to leadership, without the right metrics and a rigorous tracking process - all your efforts might go to waste!

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Animal Spirits: Fast Food Inflation

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and CME Group: See here for 20% off (new customers only) and for more info on the tearsheet builder See here for more information on CME Group’s valuable educational materials and trading tools and learn more about what adding futures can do for you. On today’s show, we discuss: How Many Benign Inflation Prints Are Enough?

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Unlocking Growth: The Power of Process

Wealth Management

Rather than stifling creativity, set processes ensure efficiency, accuracy and repeatability in client service.

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Thursday: Unemployment Claims, Philly Fed Mfg

Calculated Risk

Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 228 thousand initial claims, up from 222 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey for July. The consensus is for a reading of 2.9, up from 1.0.

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You Can Never Have Too Much Money, Happiness Researcher Finds

Wealth Management

A senior fellow at the Wharton School disputes the notion that the correlation between well-being and wealth levels off once people reach a certain income level.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Weekly Survey

Calculated Risk

From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 3.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending July 12, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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World Investment Advisors Acquires $3.5B Raymond James Team

Wealth Management

Fresh off a rebrand, World Investment Advisors adds Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, as it continues to build out its wealth business.

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10 Money Lessons I’ve Learned as a Financial Planner

Your Richest Life

In the 10 years I’ve spent running a financial planning firm, I’ve learned a lot about how people handle (or don’t handle) their finances. And it doesn’t matter how much money someone has coming in; it can still be challenging to manage money and investments well. Here are the top ten money lessons that I have learned after working with more than 150 clients over the past decade: Money lesson #1: You have more power than you think.

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Will Presidential Immunity Ruling Weaponize the IRS?

Wealth Management

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision raises concerns among tax lawyers.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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The Big Four Recession Indicators

Advisor Perspectives

Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on which they base their decisions. There is, however, a general belief that there are four big indicators that the committee weighs heavily in their cycle identification process.

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The Potential Impact of Rising Populism on Tax Changes in 2025

Wealth Management

Targeting wealthy individuals could gain traction regardless of the party in power.

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Building Permits Rise for First Time in 4 Months

Advisor Perspectives

In June, building permits rose for the first time in four months. In the latest report by the Census Bureau, building permits were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.446 million, exceeding the forecasted rate of 1.400 million. This marks a 3.4% increase from May and a 3.2% decline compared to one year ago.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Slight to modest pace of growth"

Calculated Risk

Fed's Beige Book Economic activity maintained a slight to modest pace of growth in a majority of Districts this reporting cycle. However, while seven Districts reported some level of increase in activity, five noted flat or declining activity—three more than in the prior reporting period. Wages continued to grow at a modest to moderate pace in most Districts, while prices were generally reported to have risen modestly.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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Housing Starts Increase 3.0% in June

Advisor Perspectives

In the latest report by the Census Bureau, housing starts increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.353 million in June, surpassing the forecasted rate of 1.3090 million. This marks a 3.0% increase from May and a 4.4% decline compared to one year ago.

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How much is the salary of Gautam Adani & his group CEOs?

Trade Brains

Do we ever wonder on how executives or key managerial personnel make decisions based on rational or irrational choices? The whole world of business and life is more speculative and uncertain. Having a path makes things easier and more clearer. The managers or KMPs of the company provides the roadmap for the organisation. This in turn these KMPs get rewards for not only for the idea part but it is mainly based on the execution.

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The “Broken Clock” Fallacy & The Art Of Contrarianism

Advisor Perspectives

Some state that “bears are like a ‘broken clock,’ they are right twice a day.” While it may seem true during a rising bull market, the reality is that both “bulls” and “bears” are owned by the “broken clock syndrome.