Abnormal Returns
MAY 21, 2024
Markets The stock market is not rigged against the little guy. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Should stock market investors care about the coming election? (ofdollarsanddata.com) Why don't more people engage in probabilistic thinking? (behaviouralinvestment.com) Why does gold still have a hold on us? (unherd.com) Microsoft Windows had to die so Microsoft ($MSFT) could thrive.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 21, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 386th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Dann Ryan. Dann is a Managing Partner of Sincerus Advisory, an RIA based in New York City, that oversees approximately $165 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. What's unique about Dann, though, is how he has channeled the anxiety of having imposter syndrome, which still causes him to be nervous before every client meeting (despite having 17 yea
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Abnormal Returns
MAY 21, 2024
Debt How do private debt funds perform, post-fees and properly adjusted for risk? (papers.ssrn.com) Are 'fallen angels' still an opportunity? (morningstar.com) Retail A look at the performance of Seeking Alpha stock recommendations. (alphaarchitect.com) Don't discount the impact of stock market memes. (papers.ssrn.com) Retail traders pay attention to analyst revisions.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MAY 21, 2024
Here’s a take from Dave Portnoy: A lot of people share these views. It’s the kind of thing that gets people riled up. The market is rigged! It’s one giant casino where the house always wins! That narrative tends to accompany stories like this: Investors who jumped into the latest online frenzy over shares of the struggling video game retailer lost $13.1 billion in just three days from the mania’s.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
The acquisitions of Wealth Management Solutions and Autumn Wind Asset Management represent Modern Wealth’s seventh and eighth transactions and bring its assets to over $3.7 billion.
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Calculated Risk
MAY 21, 2024
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Wednesday: • At 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. • At 10:00 AM, Existing Home Sales for April from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The consensus is for 4.18 million SAAR, down from 4.19 million.
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
After 17 years with Merrill, Oklahoma City-based advisors Alain Verhille and James S. Wood are launching Auctus Legacy Private Wealth Management under LPL's employee model for high-net-worth-focused advisors.
Trade Brains
MAY 21, 2024
Upside Tasuki Gap Candlestick Pattern: Traders rely on technical analysis to predict the future movement of the price in the stock to earn profits. The technical analysis comprises multiple methods from candlestick patterns and chart patterns to indicators. Candlestick patterns are derived from historical reactions of price and used to predict future movement.
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
Also, Sanctuary Wealth appoints Robert Coppola as chief technology officer, DriveWealth hires new executives and Commonwealth Financial Network partners with iCapital.
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.
Calculated Risk
MAY 21, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Single Family Built-for-Rent Up 20% Year-over-year in Q1 A brief excerpt: Along with the monthly housing starts report for April released last week, the Census Bureau also released Housing Units Started by Purpose and Design through Q1 2024. The first graph shows the number of single family and multi-family units started with the intent to rent.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
Losing a sale comes not from failing to educate your prospect on the complexities of their situation. It comes from failing to simplify their problem.
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
A new report from J.P. Morgan Asset Management examines how different ratios of public to private real estate holdings affect returns and volatility.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
The goal that was so theoretical in my 20’s had become a reality in my 60’s. I had become financially independent by investing in real estate.
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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MAY 21, 2024
By Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist On a recent vacation, Angelia Z. Shay, CLU, ChFC , noticed her two travel mates doing something that was entirely contrary to the purpose of the trip: They were working. “We were supposed to have gone to have time away; the two other girls were constantly in their email and on their phone,” the 24-year MDRT member from Ashland, Virginia, said.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
To say that inflation data during the first quarter of the year surprised us and the markets is clearly an understatement and by Tuesday of this week, with the higher-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) print for April, markets were clearly on edge as they were also potentially expecting a higher reading for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday.
XY Planning Network
MAY 21, 2024
Advisors relying on the Internet Adviser Exemption to qualify for SEC registration should confirm they continue to meet the requirements under the amended exemption. Since its approval by the SEC in 2002, the Internet Adviser Exemption has gained increasing popularity and interest among advisers as a possible path to SEC registration, especially if the adviser may not otherwise qualify for federal registration.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
This series has been updated to include the April release of the consumer price index as the deflator and the monthly employment update. The latest hypothetical real (inflation-adjusted) annual earnings are at $50,264, down 7.8% from over 50 years ago. After adjusting for inflation, hourly earnings are below their all-time high from April 2020.
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
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
A cornerstone in strategic planning to optimize clients’ financial legacies.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
While the impact of current AI systems is already proving disruptive, an even more seismic shift may lie on the horizon: the possibility of artificial general intelligence (AGI) reaching or surpassing human-level intelligence.
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
Schultze Asset Management's George Schultze discusses distressed investing.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
Inflation data has continued to fuel uncertainty about when the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates. It's a question with global implications.
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Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
How high-net-worth families can provide long-term legacy and governance solutions.
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
The investment advisory agreements entered into between an advisor and their clients are the principal documents governing the advisory relationship. Yet we too often see advisors using templates provided by third parties that do not properly reflect their desired terms for their relationship with their clients.
Calculated Risk
MAY 21, 2024
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).
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
FINRA has released new data for margin debt, now available through April. The latest debt level fell for the first time in six months to $775.46 billion. Margin debt is down 1.1% month-over-month (MoM) and up 22.7% year-over-year (YoY). However, after adjusting for inflation, debt level is down 1.5% MoM and up 18.7% YoY.
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!
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
What are the risks you need to discuss with your clients?
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 21, 2024
Idanna Appio spent 15 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysing the history of sovereign debt crises. Now, as a fund manager at the $138 billion First Eagle Investments, she’s reached a conclusion: US Treasury bonds are too risky to hold.
Trade Brains
MAY 21, 2024
Awfis Space Solutions IPO Review: Awfis Space Solutions is coming up with its IPO issue of Rs. 598.53 Cr which will open on 22nd May 2024. The issue will close on 27th May and be listed on the exchange on 30th May 2024. This article will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Awfis Space Solutions IPO Review 2024. Keep reading to find out! Awfis Space Solutions IPO Review – Company overview Awfis Space Solutions is the largest flexible workspace solutions company in India.
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