Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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Wednesday links: the most impressive people

Abnormal Returns

Markets Good luck trying to figure out the stock market these days. (sherwood.news) Mortgage spreads have room to come down. (axios.com) Strategy The stock market is not economy, and vice versa. (awealthofcommonsense.com) What to do the next time the stock market tanks. (tonyisola.com) 'Don't panic' isn't necessarily helpful advice. (edgyoptimist.substack.com) Disney Disney ($DIS) warns about theme park weakness.

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Making Estate Planning More Tax Efficient And Equitable For Beneficiaries By NOT Just Splitting The Assets Evenly

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, people tend to think of their estate as comprising one big 'pot' of assets, focusing on the sum of all the assets rather than on each individual asset itself. Consequently, when in estate planning, thinking about how to divide their assets after their death, they often aim to simply apportion the whole pot among their beneficiaries, without regard to the nature of each individual asset.

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Personal finance links: a very simple philosophy

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Carl Richards talks with Meb Faber about what really matters. (podcasts.apple.com) Peter Lazaroff talks alts with Phil Huber, author of "The Allocator’s Edge: A Modern Guide to Alternative Investments and the Future of Diversification." (peterlazaroff.com) Barry Ritholtz talks with Dave Nadig about whether there is a wrong way to invest. (ritholtz.com) Dan Haylett talks true wealth with author Ken Honda.

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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 6.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 2, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 6.9 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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Shelley Duvall’s Longtime Partner Fights for His Share of Her Estate

Wealth Management

The Shinning’ actress Shelley Duvall appears to have died intestate.

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How to Build a Comprehensive Financial Plan that Protects Assets and Grows Wealth

Wealth Management

Including permanent life insurance can help prevent blind spots in retirement planning and enable clients to live longer.

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Baby Boomer Employment Through the Decades

Advisor Perspectives

The 20th century Baby Boom was one of the most powerful demographic events in the history of the United States. We've created a series of charts to show seven age cohorts of the employed population from 1948 to the present.

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Advice for the Next Generation of Advisors, Including My Son

Wealth Management

Seven ways for next gen fiancial advisors to succeed in this business.

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10 Talking Points About the Recent Volatility

Carson Wealth

“The stock market is a giant distraction from the business of investing.” – John Bogle It might not feel like it, but stocks were having one of their strongest and least volatile years ever just a few weeks ago. Now it feels like each day has more worries and more volatilty. To help, we put together this list of things to know during this latest bout of August volatility.

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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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CV Advisors Brings on $800M Advisor From Valor

Wealth Management

The addition of Ari Hadida, who joins from Valor Advisors, is part of CV’s strategy of building a single-family office at scale.

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Wholesale Used Car Prices Increased in July; Down 4.8% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in July Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in July compared to June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 201.6, a decline of 4.8% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index amplified the impact on the month, resulting in values that rose 2.8% month over month.

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Former Tennis Pro-Turned-$725M Advisor Joins LPL from Bank of America

Wealth Management

Alberto Francis is leaving Bank of America Private Bank to form Rockview Private Wealth through LPL’s high-net-worth-focused employee affiliation model.

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1st Look at Local Housing Markets in July

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in July A brief excerpt: NOTE: The tables for active listings, new listings and closed sales all include a comparison to July 2019 for each local market (some 2019 data is not available). This is the first look at several early reporting local markets in July. I’m tracking over 40 local housing markets in the US.

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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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Is Your Client Ready to Start a Single Family Office?

Wealth Management

Eight important questions to ask.

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Beware the Bombs Baked Into Modern Stock Markets

Advisor Perspectives

Investor complacency is often blamed when rising stock markets ignore potentially unsettling data for weeks and then viciously sell off. But this very human-sounding characteristic mostly isn’t in the minds of traders: It’s baked into the structure of modern investment strategies.

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 117: August 7, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about the July jobs numbers, Captrust hitting $1 trillion in assets, the end of the war for talent and more.

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America’s Debt Crisis Is Getting Too Big to Solve

Advisor Perspectives

Fiscal conservatism has more or less vanished from America’s political landscape. Government borrowing, despite the strong economy, continues to push public debt to record levels – and the presidential contenders and their parties say scarcely a word about it.

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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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Thursday: Unemployment Claims

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 240 thousand initial claims, down from 249 thousand last week.

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Plummets to 5-Month Low

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin's price plummeted to its lowest level in over five months this past week. BTC is currently up ~27% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 8/6/24.

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Understanding the Latest IRS Regulations on Inherited Retirement Accounts

Tobias Financial

The IRS has recently issued new regulations clarifying the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited retirement accounts. These regulations bring much-needed clarity to the 10-year rule established by the Secure Act of 2019. Retirement-account beneficiaries now have a more precise understanding of when and how they must withdraw funds from their inherited accounts, helping them avoid penalties and plan their finances more effectively.

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Crypto, Consumer, and Small Cap ETFs

Advisor Perspectives

VettaFi Voices weigh in on key industry trends in 2024.

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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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Schwab TV: Is the Economic Plane Stalling?

Discipline Funds

I was on Schwab TV Wednesday discussing the economy, the Fed and the impact on portfolios going forward. Summary: The market got ahead of itself with the “soft landing” narrative when, in reality, the Fed is far from being able to declare victory. The economic plane was slowed by the rate hikes, but is not currently stalling. The trends are mostly negative and so the Fed can’t keep flying the plane at this low altitude and slow speed or the economy will stall.

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Tips for Managing Your Money as a Couple

Wealthfront

Managing money with your partner is an exciting relationship milestone: It means you have a shared vision of your future and you want to figure out how to get there together. It can also be a little bit daunting. After all, money—how much you make, how you spend it, and how you direct it towards […] The post Tips for Managing Your Money as a Couple appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Investors rotate and stocks gyrate

SEI

Major global equity markets saw mixed performance in July amid several bouts of volatility.

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August 2024 Value Spread Update – Value Stocks Remain Cheap Relative to Growth

Validea

Here is the latest value spread update for July from Validea’s market valuation tool. Rather than focusing on market-cap weighted indexes like the S&P 500, our tool focuses on the valuation of the average stock relative to history. We use the median of our investable universe of 2700 stocks to perform the calculation. To compare value vs. growth, we look at the top decile of the cheapest stocks and compare it to the top decile of the most expensive stocks.

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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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Classic Rewind: How RIA Prospecting Tactics From the Past Are Making a Comeback

Advisor Perspectives

Savvy advisors that blend classic prospecting methods with modern tech are not only reviving successful strategies from the past but are also setting the stage for sustainable future growth.

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Choosing the Right Broker-Dealer: Why Technology Matters

AdvicePay

As a financial advisor, you rely heavily on technology to keep up with market changes, client communication, portfolio management, billing, and more. But with so many broker-dealers out there, how do you choose the one with the tech stack that not only supports you, but scales with you as you grow?

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AI Can Be Empathic, But Here’s Why It Won’t Replace You. Yet!

Advisor Perspectives

The ability of AI to demonstrate empathy holds great promise for enhancing user interactions and support services. However, its current limitations highlight the irreplaceable value of human empathy.

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