Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technol

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Abnormal Returns

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Podcasts Meb Faber and Wes Gray talk about how ETFs unlock tax efficiency and the launch of the Cambria Tax Aware ETF ($TAX). (podcasts.apple.com) Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick talk with Nate Conrad of Stone Ridge about how LifeX ETFs operate. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks the digitization of wealth management with Julia Carreon.

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Wealth Management

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The commission settled charges that Wahed Invest violated the ad rule when including a pro soccer player and MMA athletes in marketing without clarifying that they weren’t clients and were compensated.

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Advisor Perspectives

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Bill Bernstein digs into a book that follows the complicated history of Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of Twitter and its subsequent transformation into X.

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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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Wealth Management

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Aspen Standard Wealth has taken a majority stake in Summitry, a $2.8 billion RIA, as it aims to hold wealth management firms permanently and solve some of their pain points.

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Wealth Management

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A single-minded strategy of tax avoidance is often not in a client’s best interest.

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Trade Brains

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Gold is the ultimate security measure for central banks, which can be thought of as national treasure troves. Central banks hold gold bars in reserve to withstand economic downturns, much like we save money for unexpected expenses. This shiny gold serves as a financial anchor, keeping things stable when markets tremble or currencies falter. It’s similar to having shining insurance coverage that never ends!

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Wealth Management

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Channeling this destructive emotion by donating to an important cause is a way to take back power and make a difference.

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Carson Wealth

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Get Ready for the Election Did you hear there’s an election tomorrow? Yes, we are finally there. As we discussed in detail last week, while of course the election matters, historically who is in the White House hasn’t mattered as much to investors as you might think. If the economy remains strong (as we expect), that would matter much more than just about anything else.

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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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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A number of new ETFs launched in October focused on large cap stocks.

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Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Get ready to ‘roll back’ the clocks! That’s right, Daylight Savings Time (DST) ends this weekend. This twice-a-year ritual is followed by every US state (except Arizona and Hawaii) and nearly 70 countries across the globe, but not everyone supports it.

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Wealth Management

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Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

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Trade Brains

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The semiconductor industry, vital to modern electronics like smartphones, EVs, and AI processors, is gaining traction in India due to rising EV demand and infrastructure growth. A low debt-to-equity ratio, particularly under 1, indicates a company’s preference for equity over debt, reflecting lower financial risk. Here are a few companies in the semiconductor business known for having low debt-to-equity ratios: 1.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The commission settled charges that Wahed Invest violated the ad rule when including a pro soccer player and MMA athletes in marketing without clarifying that they weren’t clients and were compensated.

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Trade Brains

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India is emerging as a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in developing cancer drugs. With rising cancer cases, India is expected to become the cancer capital in the coming years. This growth creates immense opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specializing in oncology treatments. Some of the top manufacturers in this sector are driving advancements in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A number of new ETFs launched in October focused on large cap stocks.

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Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

RIAs could benefit from studying the mindset and behaviors embraced by venture capital firms.

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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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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Aspen Standard Wealth has taken a majority stake in Summitry, a $2.8 billion RIA, as it aims to hold wealth management firms permanently and solve some of their pain points.

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Financial Symmetry

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

What is the difference between an HSA and an FSA? Both the health savings account (HSA) and the healthcare flexible spending arrangement (FSA) are account types that help lower your taxes and help you save for healthcare expenses. You may … Continued The post The Differences Between an HSA and an FSA appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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Wealth Management

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Thiel has founded the new RIA alongside a number of former Merrill veterans.

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Darrow Wealth Management

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Looking to find fiduciary financial advisors and wealth managers? Only fiduciary advisors are legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor? A fiduciary advisor is a financial professional who is legally obligated to act in the best interest of their clients.

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Wealth Management

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A single-minded strategy of tax avoidance is often not in a client’s best interest.

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We spend a good bit of time looking at risk parity, trying to see if it can work in a retail accessible fund. There aren't too many of them and they don't seem to work very well. When I say work , I mean do what an investor would hope it would do, I don't necessarily mean accurately track the thing it is supposed to track because most of the ones that don't work are tracking correctly.

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greater customization and fewer fees are behind the preference.

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Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

One of the prominent Micro-Cap defence equipment manufacturers, specialising in advanced machine tools and indigenous submachine guns for military operations, has plunged 6% after being named in the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list. Share Price Movement Following the announcement, Lokesh Machines stock experienced significant turbulence in the market.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Thiel has founded the new RIA alongside a number of former Merrill veterans.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode, we sit down for a deep dive into lessons from value investor Tobias Carlisle, exploring several key insights from our conversations with him over the years. In this Halloween-themed episode (complete with plenty of Reese’s cups), we break down Toby’s perspectives on what makes an ideal business, the critical importance of survival in investing, portfolio concentration vs diversification, and whether today’s tech giants can maintain their dominance.

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A number of new ETFs launched in October focused on large cap stocks.

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