Tue.Dec 10, 2024

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Tuesday links: ignoring the noise

Abnormal Returns

Markets 7 lessons from 2024 including 'Returns are lumpy.' (bilello.blog) The stock market is up big in 2024, but these stocks are down big. (sherwood.news) Annual outlooks It's always going to be a 'stockpicker's market' in strategist investment outlooks. (ft.com) Every asset manager's annual outlook reads the same. (behaviouralinvestment.com) Financial writing Nick's favorite investment writing from 2024 including 'No Regrets' by Jonathan Clements.

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Help clients get real about savings

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Jennifer P. Mann, MBA, CFP I find that so many of my clients, regardless of income, have no idea how much money they are saving. Early in my career, this created quite the challenge in developing a proper plan. First, I would ask clients how much they were saving each year for retirement. They knew what they were putting directly into their retirement accounts, but I wanted to know how much of their income they were saving for the future.

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Mastering the M&A Game for Buyers and Sellers with Charles Schwab’s Nikolee Turner

Steve Sanduski

Guest: Nikolee Turner , MEd, MBA, Managing Director, Business Consultant, Advisor Services at Charles Schwab. In a nutshell: There’s an old saying that a good deal makes both sides unhappy. But, by some estimates, as many as half of the RIA owners who have sold their firms recently have reported seller’s remorse. And in an M&A transaction, you can bet that if something isn’t sitting right with the seller, there are probably a significant number of RIA buyers who are struggl

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Creating Memorable Holiday Events for Financial Advisors: A Guide to Spreading Joy and Building Connections

FMG

Are you looking for a unique way to strengthen client connections? The holiday season is the perfect time to host an event and do just that. Hosting a holiday event not only showcases your gratitude but also reinforces your personal connection with your clients. To help you plan a memorable and enjoyable event, we’ve gathered some of the best ideas from your peers.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Kendra Wright on “Finding” Great Copy and Revamping Your Website to Attract More Ideal Clients

Steve Sanduski

Guest: Kendra Wright, owner of Rebel Media Agency , a marketing company specializing in financial professionals. In her prior life, Kendra worked in rock n roll marketing for some of the biggest names in music (Willie Nelson, Motley Crue, Matchbox Twenty, and more). In a Nutshell: Great copy means you’ll never experience a failure to communicate.

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Protect Your Rankings: Navigating AI Content Risks in 2025

Indigo Marketing Agency

Protect Your Rankings: Navigating AI Content Risks in 2025 Googles ongoing algorithm updates are changing how businesses create and share content, making it more critical than ever for financial advisors to stand out with genuine, high-quality material. Advisors relying solely on AI-generated content risk lower rankings and diminished credibility as Google increasingly prioritizes originality, expertise, and user value.

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Creating a Charitable Giving Strategy: From Donations to Endowments

Carson Wealth

By Brady Marlow, CFP, AEP, CAP, CPWA, CExP , Director, Carson Private Client Wealth Strategy The emotional and psychological benefits of charitable giving are well documented. It can feel very rewarding to make a difference in the world, and there are many worthy organizations that depend heavily on private funding. But there are also financial benefits that can go along with charitable giving.

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Top 10 Tips for Financial Advisor Marketing Campaigns

Midstream Marketing

Key Highlights We will discuss how to build a strong brand identity and use referrals to attract clients. You will learn how to use digital tools to boost your online presence. We will also explore content marketing to help you stand out in your field. Find out why personalizing your approach is important for advisors. Learn how to tailor your messages for different clients.

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How To Get Cheaper Car Insurance in 2025

YouSet Insurance

Find out how to get cheaper car insurance in 2025 and save some of your hard-earned money with the tips listed in this article

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#FASuccess Ep 415: Systematizing A Firm-Wide Planning Process By Leveraging Centralized Teams And A Ticketing Workflow System, With Erika Wood

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 415th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Erika Wood. Erika is the Director of Wealth Management of VisionPoint Advisory Group, a hybrid advisory firm based in Dallas, Texas, that oversees approximately $3 billion in assets under advisement for both 780 client households and for retirement plans.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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How To Get Cheaper Car Insurance in 2025

YouSet Insurance

Find out how to get cheaper car insurance in 2025 and save some of your hard-earned money with the tips listed in this article

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Research links: retail order flow

Abnormal Returns

Retail Why retail order flow is so profitable to trade against. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) More evidence that retail investors are bad market timers. (wsj.com) How investor flows react to past performance. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) Are zero-day options becoming a systemic risk? (bankunderground.co.uk) Behavior Business owners shift some of their consumption spending onto the firms they control.

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Transcript: David Roux, BayPine, Silver Lake Partners

The Big Picture

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: David Roux, BayPine, Silver Lake Partners , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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My Year-End Stock Market Forecast

A Wealth of Common Sense

My first experience in the finance world was working for a team of sell side analysts. These are the research teams who cover certain stocks within a specific sector of the market.1 They produce research on each company while providing price targets and buy/sell/hold ratings. As an impressionable youth in the finance world, I assumed the people paying for this research did so for the price targets and strong buy or sell r.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Three Things I Think I Think – Strategic Reserves and Stuff

Discipline Funds

Sorry for the brief hiatus. I’ve had my head down working on my new book which is due in a few weeks here. I am having a blast writing it which is either indicative of my own delusions or something readers will really enjoy. Perhaps both. Anyhow, here are some things I am thinking about in addition to my book: 1) The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.