Wed.Jun 12, 2024

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Navigating the Complexities of Medicare in Financial and Estate Planning

Wealth Management

Four key considerations for advisors regarding Medicare.

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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 15.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending June 7, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 15.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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T. Rowe Price CIO: Current Market Conditions 'Not the Time to Be a Hero'

Wealth Management

The chief investment officers for T. Rowe Price and Schwab Asset Management discussed disconnects between how RIAs and retail investors view current opportunities.

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Cleveland Fed: Median CPI increased 0.2% and Trimmed-mean CPI increased 0.1% in May

Calculated Risk

The Cleveland Fed released the median CPI and the trimmed-mean CPI. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the median Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in May. The 16% trimmed-mean Consumer Price Index increased 0.1%. "The median CPI and 16% trimmed-mean CPI are measures of core inflation calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland based on data released in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) monthly CPI report".

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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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401(k) Real Talk Episode 109: June 12, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about May's job numbers, managed accounts lawsuits, OneDigital and a 'second' golden age for the 401(k) industry.

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Personal finance links: freedom and wealth

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Larry Swedroe about avoiding distractions. (ritholtz.com) Katie Gatti Tassin talks with Katy Song of Domain Money about how to break up with your financial advisor. (podcast.moneywithkatie.com) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk about finding your enough. (podcasts.apple.com) Sam Parr talks with the owner of a 24,000 square foot house.

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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors, as professionals whose clients rely on their advice to make financial decisions, are legally and financially responsible for the advice that they give. For example, if an advisor recommends an investment that prioritizes the commission they would receive rather than any benefit the client would derive from it, they could incur fines and sanctions for violating their fiduciary duty as an advisor.

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FactSet Invests $12.5M In Aidentified

Wealth Management

The funding will be put toward research and development, hiring and enhancements to data quality.

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YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter

Calculated Risk

Here are a few measures of inflation: The first graph is the one Fed Chair Powell had mentioned when services less rent of shelter was up around 8% year-over-year. This declined, but has turned up recently, and is now up 5.0% YoY. Click on graph for larger image. This graph shows the YoY price change for Services and Services less rent of shelter through May 2024.

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Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of Financial Elder Abuse

Wealth Management

The late musician's Beverly Hills home is at the center of the dispute.

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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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BLS: CPI Unchanged in May; Core CPI increased 0.2%

Calculated Risk

From the BLS : The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.3 percent before seasonal adjustment. More than offsetting a decline in gasoline, the index for shelter rose in May, up 0.4 percent for the fourth consecutive month.

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Crypto Is Now Part of the Charitable Conversation

Wealth Management

Are you ready to help your clients and the next generations of their families?

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Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2024

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2024 A brief excerpt: This 2-part overview for mid-May provides a snapshot of the current housing market. I always like to start with inventory, since inventory usually tells the tale ! Here is a graph of new listing from Realtor.com’s May 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report showing new listings were up 6.2% year-over-year in May.

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Corporate Transparency Act Q&A

Wealth Management

Our experts provide answers to some common questions.

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Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success

Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?

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Thursday: Unemployment Claims, PPI

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 226 thousand initial claims, down from 229 thousand last week. • Also at 8:30 AM, The Producer Price Index for May from the BLS. The consensus is for a 0.2% increase in PPI, and a 0.3% increase in core PPI.

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The Healthy Advisor: The Juggle Is Real With Anna Howard and Kimberly Sanders

Wealth Management

LPL executives Anna Howard and Kimberly Sanders are both highly accomplished leaders in wealth management.

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Wednesday links: unknown risks

Abnormal Returns

Markets Momentum thrusts have to burn out at some point. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Nothing compares to the Nasdaq Internet bubble. (theirrelevantinvestor.com) Strategy Small advantages, consistently applied compound over time. (fortunesandfrictions.com) How to use TIPS in your portfolio. (morningstar.com) Health Why Eli Lilly's ($LLY) Alzheimer's treatment is controversial.

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Where The Gaps Are in Estate Planning

Wealth Management

Trust & Will's Andrew Mazabel discusses what's at stake for advisors that don't offer estate planning as a service.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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Animal Spirits: Addicted to Trading

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Nasdaq and Fabric: See here for more information on Nasdaq’s ETF ecosystem Go to meetfabric.com/spirits for more information on life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life On today’s show, we discuss: Daily TSA travel data still strong The loneliness of the American worker Why the recession still isn’t here Americans have more investment income than e.

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Dynasty-Backed Summit Trail Adds $3B Group From BMO

Wealth Management

The former Key Client Group has 10 financial professionals across the country and establishes footholds for Summit Trail in Portland, Ore. and Denver.

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Wading Into Quantitative Investment Strategies

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Bloomberg had a longish writeup about quantitative investment strategies or QIS. The very basic idea seems to be that it is in the neighborhood of being strategy replication. From the article, QIS are usually structured products or swaps that target risk premia with the following list of different strategies provided in the article. Risk premia is a fancy term often ascribed to alternative strategies.

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Focused on the Future Podcast: TIFIN's Vinay Nair on AI and Embracing Reinvention

Wealth Management

TIFIN's founder discusses the opportunities and challenges AI presents and the importance of adaptability for achieving success.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2024

Advisor Perspectives

Let's do some analysis of the Consumer Price Index, the best-known measure of inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides all expenditures into eight categories and assigns a relative size to each. The pie chart illustrates the components of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers, the CPI-U.

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Looking at Investment Tools Through an Income Filter

Wealth Management

Sound Income Strategies CEO David Scranton describes why growth might not be the only goal of clients nearing retirement.

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The Role of Referrals in a Successful Prospecting Strategy

Advisor Perspectives

Consider toning your prospecting efforts by prioritizing referrals and integrating them into your broader strategy for sustainable growth.

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Adjusted for Risk: Envestnet's Dana D'Auria on the Importance of Offering Personalized Investments at Scale

Wealth Management

Envestnet's Dana D'Auria discusses what the driving forces are behind this shift to personalized investments and what they look like.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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ITC Future Plans: Strategic Demerger and Growth of ITC Hotels

Trade Brains

ITC: ITC, with a legacy spanning over a century, has been a stalwart since its establishment on August 24, 1910. Originating as a tobacco and cigarette manufacturer, the company has evolved significantly. It now encompasses a wide array of sectors including hotels, paperboards, FMCG, packaging, and agribusiness. ITC Hotels, the company that brought meaning to the phrase “responsible luxury,” has announced its demerger.

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Differentiating in the RIA Custodial Space

Wealth Management

Goldman Sachs' Jeremy Eisenstein talks about creating choice and growth potential for RIAs in the custodial space.

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Inflation Since 1872: A Long-Term Look at the CPI

Advisor Perspectives

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) released for May puts the year-over-year inflation rate at 3.27%. The latest reading keeps inflation below the 3.74% average since the end of the Second World War for the 12th straight month. However, inflation remains above the 10-year moving average which is now at 2.81%.

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401(k) Real Talk Transcript for June 12, 2024

Wealth Management

Transcript of Episode 109 of 401(k) Real Talk.

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The Future Of Finance: How To Manage Spend The Right Way

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g