Mon.Oct 28, 2024

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Monday links: the right balance

Abnormal Returns

Trading All-day equity trading takes another step. (cnbc.com) But don't expect a ton of liquidity. (sherwood.news) Robinhood ($HOOD) is jumping into the prediction markets. (theblock.co) HFT firms want speed, at any cost. (on.ft.com) Fund management Franklin Templeton's ($BEN) Western Asset Management unit has missed out on the bond market rally. (on.ft.com) Vanguard is closing its legacy mutual fund platform.

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Transcript: Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

The Big Picture

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. 00:00:09 [Speaker Changed] This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio. 00:00:15 [Speaker Changed] W

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Adviser links: serving Boomers

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese talk with Josh Brown about the secrets of success in finance AND media. (podcasts.apple.com) Brett McKay talks with Daniel Crosby author of "The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning." (artofmanliness.com) Ben Carlson talks about the state of the retirement savings market with Shawn O'Brien, Director of Retirement at Cerulli Associates.

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10 Monday AM Reads

The Big Picture

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • The True Tax Benefit of IRAs and 401(k)s : How they stack up against taxable accounts. ( Morningstar ) • Once You Try a Four-Day Workweek, It’s Hard to Go Back : A six-month trial in Germany showed many promising signs. But there were disappointments, too. ( Businessweek ) • America’s Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money : Nerds Gummy Clusters are everywhere this Halloween.

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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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The 18 Best Financial Advisor Conferences To Attend In 2025

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisor conferences are not what they used to be. Once the domain of membership associations that, especially amongst independent financial advisors, created a central space for networking and community, conferences were primarily built around professional development (i.e., continuing education) and often held a space for the vendors who served those advisors, with organizations like the Financial Planning Association convening the largest conferences for financial advisors.

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BRICS to launch new currency: Will it challenge the dominance of US dollar?

Trade Brains

BRICS is a coalition of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Formed in 2009, BRICS aims to enhance cooperation among its members in various sectors, including trade, investment, and development. This group represents a significant portion of the world’s population and GDP. By working together, BRICS countries seek to promote sustainable development and reform global financial systems.

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SIFMA Accuses CFP Board of Acting As 'De Facto' Regulator

Wealth Management

In a newly released white paper, the organization recommended that the Board allow certificants at SEC- and FINRA-registered firms to be considered compliant with CFP rules.

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Is India planning to ban cryptocurrencies?

Trade Brains

In a significant shift in digital currency policy, India moves closer to implementing a comprehensive ban on private cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the government actively promotes its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Government’s Stance and Regulatory Framework The Indian government has initiated fresh discussions about banning private cryptocurrencies, citing financial stability concerns.

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Eight Colleges with the Best Financial Planning Programs

Wealth Management

Based on the results of the FPA Financial Planning Challenge, these eight colleges unlock the most value for students training to be financial planners.

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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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The Porterhouse at Weis Points to Inflation’s Demise

Advisor Perspectives

Although Americans say they don’t like paying the current level of prices for goods and services that resulted from the worst bout of inflation in 40 years, they can take comfort from the fact that those prices, while admittedly not coming down in most cases, are actually becoming more affordable.

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Management Consulting Firm Alvarez & Marsal Launches RIA

Wealth Management

The new wealth management firm has assembled a team of 20 professionals from Citi, Greenway Wealth Management, Interactive Brokers and Fidelity, among others.

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Stocks with PE ratio of more than 1000

Trade Brains

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a financial metric that compares a company’s current share price to its earnings per share (EPS). It helps investors assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its earnings, offering insights into the company’s growth potential and market sentiment. A good P/E ratio typically ranges from 15 to 50, depending on the industry.

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The Art Market Is on the Brink of Major Upheaval

Wealth Management

After surveying thousands of collectors this summer, a new report from Art Basel and UBS articulates the demographic shift that’s (slowly) rocking the market.

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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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What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business

Darrow Wealth Management

Selling your business for cash? Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires careful planning. If you are expecting a sudden windfall , develop a plan to allocate the proceeds and reinvest in your future. As you weigh what to do with money from the sale of a business, consider these key points.

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Adjusted for Risk: The Golden Grain Cycle Presents Investors With Opportunities

Wealth Management

Teucrium ETFs CEO Sal Gilbertie discusses why grains, especially corn, should be an investment portfolio holding like gold.

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Housing Oct 28th Weekly Update: Inventory Down 0.2% Week-over-week, Up 31.2% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

Altos reports that active single-family inventory was down 0.2% week-over-week. Inventory is now up 49.4% from the February seasonal bottom. The first graph shows the seasonal pattern for active single-family inventory since 2015. Click on graph for larger image. The red line is for 2024. The black line is for 2019. Inventory was up 31.2% compared to the same week in 2023 (last week it was up 33.4%), and down 20.2% compared to the same week in 2019 (last week it was down 21.0%).

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Citi Targets $1M-Plus Producers with New Recruiting Offer

Wealth Management

Citigold plans to hire 150 advisors over the next two years to fill out bank branches in six affluent markets.

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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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Can Artificial Intelligence outsmart seasoned equity analysts?

Alpha Architect

If the task is to identify a firm’s true profitability, can AI outsmart seasoned analysts? Can Artificial Intelligence outsmart seasoned equity analysts? was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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$18B Homrich Berg Adds $4B Team from Truist

Wealth Management

Veteran advisor Larry Parkin has come out of retirement to lead Homrich Berg’s Florida operations.

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Employment Report Forecasts

Calculated Risk

The October employment report will be released on Friday. The consensus is for 120,000 jobs added, and for the unemployment rate to be unchanged at 4.1%. Analysts are trying to estimate the distortion from Hurrican Milton. In September 2005, the initial BLS report showed a loss of 35 thousand jobs due to the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (Katrina hit in late August, and Rita during the reference period in September).

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Goldman Sachs Partners with GeoWealth to Provide Custom Models for RIAs

Wealth Management

The models will span investment options ranging from equity SMAs to evergreen alternative funds.

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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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A $12 Trillion Opportunity for Financial Advisors

A Wealth of Common Sense

When Ted Benna discovered a change in the tax code that would allow employees and employers to make tax-deferred retirement contributions in the late-1970s, it would change the retirement industry in immeasurable ways. The automatic investing revolution has surely impacted the stock market with the advent of regular automatic contributions, rebalancing and a one-stop shop for broad diversification (targetdate funds).

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Active & Passive Investments in Portfolio Construction: What Advisors Are Doing Now

Wealth Management

See how advisors are combining active and passive strategies for optimal portfolio results.

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Digital Assets' Growing Role in Wealth Management

Advisor Perspectives

Digital assets are emerging as a crucial subset of alternative investments, and their integration into wealth management portfolios is inevitable.

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$18B Homrich Berg Recruits $4B Team from Truist

Wealth Management

Veteran advisor Larry Parkin has come out of retirement to lead Homrich Berg’s Florida operations.

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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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What Will the Election Mean for Markets?

Advisor Perspectives

People who are affiliated with the party that is represented in the White House always think the economy is better than those in the party not represented. Somehow, those opinions tend to change around elections. People’s views of the economy change very quickly if there is a change in control of the White House.

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For Madame or Mister President, Taxes Are High on ’25 Agenda

Wealth Management

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is on the cusp of expiration. What that could could mean for you.

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Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices, Job Openings

Calculated Risk

From Matthew Graham at Mortgage News Daily: Mortgage Rates Back to 7% It's no mystery that mortgage rates have had a terrible October. As of last Friday, the average lender's top tier 30yr fixed rates were up to 6.90--an increase of more than 0.625% this month. Today's 0.10% increase brings the rate index up to 7.0% exactly which is the highest we've seen since July 10th.