Fri.Jun 28, 2024

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Podcast links: the money in tennis

Abnormal Returns

Business Matte Reustle talks with Joseph Shaposhnik about the business of Motorola Solutions ($MSI). (joincolossus.com) Barry Ritholtz talks with Peter Rawlison, CEO of Lucid Motors ($LCID). (ritholtz.com) Finance Ted Seides talks market narratives and more with Ben Hunt. (capitalallocators.com) Matt Zeigler talks with Epsilon Theory co-founder Rusty Guinn.

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MiB: Eva Shang, CEO, Legalist

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Eva Shang , co-founder, general partner, and chief executive officer of Legalist , an institutional alternative asset management firm. She leads the company’s 35-person team of engineers, attorneys, and analysts, and is a member of the firm’s valuation and investment committees. Before co-founding Legalist at 20, Eva studied economics at Harvard College.

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Friday links: putting your phone down

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Is the small cap premium dead? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Home bias illustrated: the case of Canadian investors. (bnnbloomberg.ca) The financial markets are noisy. You need a path through. (marknewfield.substack.com) Companies Accenture ($ACN) is making bank on generative AI. (sherwood.news) Walgreens ($WBA) is closing hundreds of U.S. stores.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 29-30)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of clients they serve all grew in 2023, reflecting the attractiveness of the RIA model to both advisors and clients alike and the ability for firms acro

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

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.

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Is Europe a Buy Here?

A Wealth of Common Sense

I came across a bunch of charts in the past few weeks about Europe’s economic and market struggles. Let’s take a look. These charts that show how the biggest companies in the U.S. stock market are as big or bigger than some of the biggest economic powers in Europe always get me: The UK has something like 1,900 stocks on the London exchange.

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U.S. Companies Have Outperformed Japanese Companies, or Have They?

Alpha Architect

While both the S&P 500 and the Nikkei indices have recently hit all-time highs, the valuation and balance sheet data we have reviewed indicate that the downside risks in Japanese stocks appear to be far less than the risks in U.S. stocks. Evidence such as this helps explain why legendary investor Warren Buffett has been buying Japanese stocks. U.S.

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The Big Four Recession Indicators

Advisor Perspectives

Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on which they base their decisions. There is, however, a general belief that there are four big indicators that the committee weighs heavily in their cycle identification process.

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Q&A: How Cliffwater Overcame the Hurdles to RIAs Investing in Private Credit

Wealth Management

The alternative investment manager was among the first to launch an interval fund in 2019, with a focus on private credit.

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A Trucking Rebound Is Near. For Real This Time.

Advisor Perspectives

The US trucking market, which has been in recession for more than a year now, is poised to recover … at some unknowable point in the future.

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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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Calamos Wealth Management: Portfolio Construction With an Asset Manager Parent

Wealth Management

Jon Adams, CIO of Calamos Wealth Management, a $3.75B RIA, speaks on how the firm's roots in asset management inform its approach to investment selection.

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PCE Measure of Shelter Slows to 5.5% YoY in May

Calculated Risk

Here is a graph of the year-over-year change in shelter from the CPI report and housing from the PCE report this morning, both through May 2024. CPI Shelter was up 5.4% year-over-year in May, down from 5.5% in April, and down from the cycle peak of 8.2% in March 2023. Housing (PCE) was up 5.5% YoY in May , down from 5.6% in April, and down from the cycle peak of 8.3% in April 2023.

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Family Offices Seek Alpha in Mega Trends

Wealth Management

Family offices can be strong predictors of future trends because of their uniquely long-term outlook.

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Personal Income increased 0.5% in May; Spending increased 0.2%

Calculated Risk

The BEA released the Personal Income and Outlays report for May: Personal income income increased $114.1 billion (0.5 percent at a monthly rate) in May , according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI), personal income less personal current taxes, increased $94.0 billion (0.5 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $47.8 billion (0.2 percent).

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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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A Closer Look at AI in Family Offices

Wealth Management

Understand the risks to privacy, confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility and do your best to mitigate them.

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Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in May; Up 5.9% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in May; Up 5.9% Year-over-year A brief excerpt: On a year-over-year basis, the National FMHPI was up 5.9% in May, down from up 6.4% YoY in April. The YoY increase peaked at 19.1% in July 2021, and for this cycle, bottomed at up 0.9% YoY in April 2023. As of May, 15 states and D.C. were below their previous peaks, Seasonally Adjusted.

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Fidelity Expands SMA Lineup

Wealth Management

The six new SMA strategies from Fidelity Investments will focus on fixed-income products and equity indices.

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Q2 GDP Tracking: 1.7% to 2.2%

Calculated Risk

From BofA: Since our last weekly publication, 2Q GDP tracking is down from 1.8% q/q saar to 1.7% q/q saar and 1Q GDP came in at 1.4% in the third print. Here is a rundown of changes to our tracking estimate. [June 28th estimate] emphasis added From Goldman: We left our Q2 GDP tracking estimate unchanged on net at +1.9% (qoq ar) and lowered our Q2 domestic final sales forecast by 0.4pp to +1.6%.

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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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2050 Wealth Partners Co-Founders Split, Launch Own RIAs

Wealth Management

She’s stepped down from 2050 Wealth Partners, the RIA she co-founded with financial planner Lazetta Braxton in 2020.

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How To Get the Most Out of Your Cash Account

Wealthfront

We built the Wealthfront Cash Account to be the ideal home for your short-term cash. That’s why the Cash Account comes with a high APY and up to of FDIC insurance through our partner banks, with absolutely no account fees. It’s no secret that earning a high APY on your cash is incredibly powerful. But […] The post How To Get the Most Out of Your Cash Account appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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A $400 Billion Frenzy as Nvidia, Crypto Boom: ETFs So Far in ‘24

Wealth Management

A rundown of some of the major trends within the ETF space during the first half of 2024,

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Core PCE Inflation Rises 2.6% in May, As Expected

Advisor Perspectives

The BEA's Personal Income and Outlays report revealed inflation rose at its slowest monthly in the past six months. Core PCE, the Fed's favored measure of inflation, was up 0.1% from April and was up 2.6% year-over-year. Both readings were consistent with their respective forecasts.

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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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SEC’s Top Cop Concerned About Private Credit Valuations, Opacity

Wealth Management

Gurbir Grewal said he sees a range of potential risks in the $1.7 trillion private-lending industry.

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Michigan Consumer Sentiment Falls to 7-Month Low

Advisor Perspectives

Consumer sentiment fell to a 7-month low in June according to the final report for the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. The index dropped 0.9 points (-1.3%) to 68.2 from May's final reading. The latest reading was below the forecast of 65.6.

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Advisor Spotlight: Bill & Anastasia Taber

Indigo Marketing Agency

In our Advisor Spotlight Series, we aim to highlight our amazing financial advisors who go above and beyond, whether through volunteer work, unique tax planning, or thought leadership (just to name a few). We’re proud of the incredible people who partner with us to elevate their business with the ultimate end goal of bettering others’ lives through successful wealth management.

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Two Measures of Consumer Attitudes: June 2024

Advisor Perspectives

Consumer attitudes are measured by two monthly surveys: the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) and the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI). In June, the MCSI fell to its lowest level in seven months to 68.2. Meanwhile, the CCI inched down to 100.4.

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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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Buy-Sell Planning After Connelly

NAIFA Advisor Today

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Connelly v. United States has fundamentally changed the landscape of buy-sell planning for many business owners. Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm eastern , to explore these changes and learn how to navigate the new complexities of buy-sell agreements effectively. This live event is free for members.

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Real Disposable Income Per Capita Up 0.4% in May

Advisor Perspectives

With the release of May's report on personal incomes and outlays, we can now take a closer look at "real" disposable personal income per capita. At two decimal places, the nominal 0.41% month-over-month change in disposable income comes to 0.42% when we adjust for inflation. The year-over-year metrics are 3.13% nominal and 0.55% real.

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College Planning with Help from Grandparents!

MainStreet Financial Planning

When creating a college plan, it is a good idea to include grandparents early in the planning process. College is a big expense, so having a village can be helpful! Talking about money can feel uncomfortable. Grandparents may be reluctant to offer their support because maybe they are not sure of the best way to help or perhaps, they are not sure if their support is needed.