Wed.Apr 17, 2024

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Personal finance links: keeping your focus

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Roger Whitney talks retirement challenges with Christine Benz. (youtube.com) Sam Parr talks with 'Ryan' and 'Jeff' about the reality of retiring early. (podcasts.apple.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Taylor Schulte and Benjamin Brandt about the new Retirement Podcast Network. (peterlazaroff.com) Justin Castelli talks curiosity and more with Tom Morgan.

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3 Question Types To Go From (Just) Retained To Highly Engaged And Happier Clients

Nerd's Eye View

After advisors do all of the work of bringing on a new client (Marketing! Prospecting! Onboarding! Compliance!), it can sometimes feel natural to let the relationship go into "maintenance mode". And while all may appear well on the surface – the client rarely contacts the advisor with problems but they show up for every annual meeting – they may actually be feeling quite disengaged with the financial planning services being provided.

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Wednesday links: tempted by drawdowns

Abnormal Returns

Rates The Treasury market is buying into a 'higher for longer' scenario. (capitalspectator.com) The stock market was not counting on higher yields in 2024. (downtownjoshbrown.com) Strategy Geopolitics and investing don't mix well. (theirrelevantinvestor.com) Why broader diversification hasn't paid off as of late. (morningstar.com) There's no single explanation why small caps have lagged large caps in the U.S.

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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 3.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 12, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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House Passes Legislation to Terminate Tax-Exempt Status of Terrorism-Linked Charities

Wealth Management

The bill was expedited after Iran attacked Israel over the weekend.

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Raymond James Gains Advisor From Morgan Stanley, Loses One to LPL

Wealth Management

Taimur Baig’s move to Raymond James from Morgan Stanley is the latest of several teams joining the firm’s employee advisor channel from the wirehouse this year.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity expanded slightly"

Calculated Risk

Fed's Beige Book Overall economic activity expanded slightly , on balance, since late February. Ten out of twelve Districts experienced either slight or modest economic growth—up from eight in the previous report, while the other two reported no changes in activity. Consumer spending barely increased overall, but reports were quite mixed across Districts and spending categories.

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Deal Roundup: Equita Adds 7th Woman-Owned RIA, Apella Hits $4B Mark

Wealth Management

Astraea Wealth has launched on the Equita platform, focusing on women, LGBTQ clients and “anxious savers,” while Apella Wealth tops $4 billion in AUM with ClearLogic Financial deal.

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4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March A brief excerpt: The NAR is scheduled to release March existing home sales tomorrow, Thursday, April 18th at 10:00AM ET. The consensus is for 4.20 million SAAR, down from 4.38 million in February. Housing economist Tom Lawler expects the NAR to report sales of 4.23 million SAAR for March.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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PLR Determines Tax Consequences of Corporate Transaction

Wealth Management

Indirect transfers weren’t gifts because they were made in the ordinary course of business.

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Thursday: Unemployment Claims, Philly Fed Mfg, Existing Home Sales

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 217 thousand initial claims, up from 211 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey for April. The consensus is for a reading of 0.0, down from 3.2. • At 10:00 AM, Existing Home Sales for March from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Tax Efficiency and Diversification: The Benefits of Direct Indexing

Wealth Management

While the number and types of direct indexing solutions continue to grow, it is worth reviewing some of the potential benefits of its use.

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Animal Spirits: The Yeah But Bull Market

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts: See here for YCharts’ quarterly economic update slide deck! See here for tickets to The Compound and Friends LIVE in Los Angeles On today’s show, we discuss: Will the growth of indexing lead to its downfall? Fund industry’s asset mix offers encouraging sign CPI Data – motor vehicle insurance Why car insurance rates are so high Th.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 102: April 17, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about the DOL rule, Pontera's new retirement plan leadership, the resurgence of senior workers and more.

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What Are You Willing To Give Up In Pursuit Of All-Weather

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

The idea of building an All-Weather portfolio of course has its appeal. The basic idea is to be much less volatile than the broad market or the typical 60/40 portfolio. However, All-Weather is less likely to be appealing when markets are going up, which they do most of the time. Several years into a rising bull market and investors forget the pain of large declines and drift away from the important All-Weather traits to include into a diversified portfolio.

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Verdence Expands, Rebrands OCIO Service

Wealth Management

Verdence/RIA+ will continue to offer outsourced investment management, with added services around succession, compliance and more.

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Three White Soldiers Candlestick Pattern – Strengths And Trading Ideas

Trade Brains

Three white soldiers candlestick pattern: In the field of stock market analysis, technical analysts utilize chart and candlestick patterns to assess stock prices and project future trends. Each pattern holds valuable information that provides insight into the market’s direction. Through analyzing and interpreting these patterns, analysts can make informed predictions regarding the future movements of stocks, thus enabling investors to make well-informed investment decisions.

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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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The Healthy Advisor: The Emotional and Financial Strains of Addiction with Cheryl Canzanella

Wealth Management

In 2017, Cheryl Canzanella lost her husband to an accidental overdose. Now, she’s working to educate advisors on how they can help families ripped apart by the opioid crisis.

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Immigration And Its Impact On Employment

Advisor Perspectives

While immigration has positively impacted economic growth and disinflation, this story has a dark side.

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Review of Reviews: Immortal Longings: Perpetuity in Context

Wealth Management

Lawrence M. Friedman, professor of law, Stanford Law School, Stanford, Calif.

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LA Port Traffic Increased Year-over-year in March

Calculated Risk

Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about 40% of the nation's container port traffic. The following graphs are for inbound and outbound traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in TEUs (TEUs: 20-foot equivalent units or 20-foot-long cargo container).

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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Review of Reviews: The New Undue Influence

Wealth Management

David Horton, the Martin Luther King, Jr. professor of law at the University of California, Davis, School of Law in Davis, Calif. and Reid Kress Weisbord, distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School in Newark, N.J. and the Judge Norma L. Shapiro Scholar.

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SEI to Announce First-Quarter 2024 Earnings on Wednesday, April 24, 2024

SEI

Public Invited to Monitor Conference Call at 4:30 p.m.

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Using Purpose Trusts to Own Private Businesses

Wealth Management

An emerging trend.

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Congratulations to Our 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors  

Carson Wealth

Carson Wealth announced that four of the firm’s wealth advisors were named to the Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding financial advisors who have demonstrated excellence in their field and are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients. The following advisors were recognized on this year’s list: #12 Jason Juhl, RICP ® , AIF ® , Partner & Wealth Advisor, Carson Wealth in West Des Moines, Iowa #26 Michael David , AIF ®

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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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General Trust Administration Issues For Fiduciaries

Wealth Management

How to reduce risk in light of CCA 202352018.

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A mixed track record

SEI

Part one: Jim Solloway, Chief market strategist and senior portfolio manager, and Vivian Estadt, Client service director, present our economic outlook in this two-part series.

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Review of Reviews: Trapped Between the URPTODA and the UPHPA: Probate Reforms to Bridge the Gap and Save Heirs Property for Modest-Wealth Decedents

Wealth Management

Danaya C. Wright, professor of law, University of Florida Law in Gainesville, Fla.

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