Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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10 Must Reads For This Week (Oct. 15, 2024)

Wealth Management

Alternative asset managers want to bring their products to defined contribution plans by using collective investment trusts and interval funds, reports The DI Wire. BlackRock launches a new tech feature for real-time monitoring of private markets data. These are among this week’s investment must reads for wealth advisors.

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Tuesday links: sensationalist lies

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Diversification is more than just owning a lot of stocks. (fortunefinancialadvisors.com) What defines a group that makes high quality decisions? (behaviouralinvestment.com) Alternatives Charles Schwab ($SCHW) views alternatives as a (big) opportunity. (riabiz.com) JP Morgan Asset Management is refocusing its alternatives business. (institutionalinvestor.com) Retail Walgreens ($WBA) is closing some 1,200 stores.

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Apollo Launches 2 Secondaries Products for Private Wealth Channel

Wealth Management

Apollo's new semi-liquid secondaries products will include a tender offer fund open to U.S.

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Research links: a constant struggle

Abnormal Returns

Retail Just how profitable is to trade against retail order flow? (papers.ssrn.com) Zero commissions could obscure the true costs of trading. (papers.ssrn.com) Quant stuff How XTX Markets have generated huge profits using cutting edge quant models. (on.ft.com) A look at the companies behind the scenes setting odds at online sports books. (bloomberg.com) Jane Street interns make good coin.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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CAIS Launches New Division and Tools, Including Customizable Model Portfolios

Wealth Management

The firm will now offer advisory services and customizable model portfolios for alternative investments.

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Lawler: Changes in Various Interest Rates Since the FOMC Cut Its Target Fed Funds Rate by 50 Basis Points

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Lawler: Changes in Various Interest Rates Since the FOMC Cut Its Target Fed Funds Rate by 50 Basis Points A brief excerpt: From housing economist Tom Lawler: Below is a table showing changes in various interest rates from the day before the FOMC’s 50 basis point cut in its Fed Funds rate target and last Friday.

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Transcript: Joe Lonsdale, 8VC

The Big Picture

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Joe Lonsdale of 8VC, Palantir, Adapar & Opto , 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. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio 00:00:16 [Speaker Changed] This week on the podcast.

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Carson Acquires $1B Minnesota RIA

Wealth Management

The acquisition of Sweet Financial is Carson’s second-largest deal to date.

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Wednesday: Mortgage Applications

Calculated Risk

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.

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Journey Strategic Wealth Adds $825M in AUM in Double Deal

Wealth Management

The RIA partnership has acquired a solo practice in Colorado Springs and hired a veteran advisor from Charles Schwab with a combined $825 million in assets.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-October 2024

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-October 2024 A brief excerpt: On Friday, in Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-October 2024 I reviewed home inventory, housing starts and sales. In Part 2, I will look at house prices, mortgage rates, rents and more.

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Stone Point Takes Majority Stake in Kestra

Wealth Management

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus exits its investment in Kestra after five years, while Stone Point returns as majority owner.

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A Staggering Amount of Wealth Creation

A Wealth of Common Sense

The Great Financial Crisis decimated the balance sheets of most Americans. How could it not? Housing prices were down by nearly 30%. The stock market crashed almost 60%. The unemployment rate hit double-digits. It was the worst economic period most of us have ever lived through. The collective net worth of American households reached roughly $66 trillion by the end of 2007.

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Merrill Earnings Highlight Size of New Clients, Not Quantity

Wealth Management

In the third quarter, the wirehouse doubled the number of net new clients with $10 million or more in assets from a year ago.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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#FASuccess Ep 407: Building Retirement Portfolios With A Liability-Driven-Investing Approach To Manage Sequence Of Return Risk, With Mark Asaro

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 407th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mark Asaro. Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of Noble Wealth Management, an RIA based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, that oversees $320 million in assets under management for 160 client households. What's unique about Mark, though, is how he uses a liability-driven-investing approach to build retirement portfolios and manage sequence of return risk, with a particular focu

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Adjusted for Risk: Importance of Managing Investment Risk with Shaker Investments

Wealth Management

Shaker Investments' Brad Wheeler details how financil advisors can manage investment risk more effectively.

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The secret to success: Systems

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Corey Williams Systems and routines are important to me. They took me to MDRT’s Top of the Table and gave me more time for my family. Without systems, you hold yourself back from a more fulfilling life. Planning for the day You achieve goals on a step-by-step, day-by-day basis. So, it’s important to start the day off right. Each morning, I meditate, exercise and do affirmations and journaling.

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How to Best Integrate Tax Planning Into Your Financial Planning Process

Wealth Management

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

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Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success

Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?

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“The pebble in the shoe”: The power of metaphor

Investment Writing

Metaphors are powerful tools for communication. I couldn’t get the phrase “the pebble in the shoe” out of my mind after an advisor mentioned it to me at an annual conference of the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts back in 2011. Photo by Kaptain Kobold Apparently, speaker Todd Fithian of the Legacy Companies suggested that advisors tackle whatever represents “the pebble in the shoe” for their clients.

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Targeting Mass Affluent Investors

Wealth Management

A multi-trillion dollar untapped opportunity.

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HAL Joins the Elite PSU Club: What is Maharatna Status?

Trade Brains

In the world of Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs), achieving “Maharatna” status is similar to earning a prestigious badge of honor. Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved the prestigious Maharatna status, marking a significant milestone in its operations. This recognition enhances HAL’s operational and financial autonomy, allowing for strategic decision-making without government constraints.

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Nona Ross

Wealth Management

Listen as Nona Rosa, Director of Practice Management at Avantax as she highlights the firm’s dedication to investing in talent through an innovative coaching program.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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Housing Boom or Bubble? Decoding India’s Real Estate Trends in 2024

Trade Brains

India’s commercial real estate sector is witnessing a remarkable upswing. According to the research by Knight Frank, it is predicted that 2024 will set a new record, with transaction volumes expected to surpass 70 million square feet. This figure eclipses the previous high of 60.6 million in 2019. Major metropolitan areas like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune are spearheading this growth trend.

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Journey Strategic Wealth Adds Advisors in Colorado, Florida

Wealth Management

The RIA partnership has acquired a solo practice in Colorado Springs and hired a veteran advisor from Charles Schwab in Orlando, Fla.

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Why Your Prospects Are Stuck in Limbo

Advisor Perspectives

How you connect with your prospects and how you position yourself in their eyes is crucial to becoming their Trusted Authority.

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Crapping All Over A New Fund

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

All right, let's get into this. Today the STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF (BTGD) appears to have started trading. The fund's website says October 15 is the inception date but Yahoo Finance doesn't have it yet. It's from Quantify Funds but Newfound Research, ReSolve Asset Management and Return Stacked ETFs are all involved too. BTDG leverages up to own 100% Bitcoin and 100% gold in a similar fashion as the ReturnStacked suite of ETFs.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Transforming Growth, Trust, and Relationships Through Technology

Advisor Perspectives

By adopting best-in-class technologies, wealth management firms can position themselves as leaders in a competitive market, attracting more right-fit clients, and achieving sustainable growth.

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Artificial intelligence, firm growth, and product innovation

Alpha Architect

AI-powered growth concentrates among larger firms and is associated with higher industry concentration. Our results highlight that new technologies like AI can contribute to growth and superstar firms through product innovation. Artificial intelligence, firm growth, and product innovation was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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Trick Or Treat?

Advisor Perspectives

The stock and bond markets were not spooked in September. The S&P 500 had its best September in the last 11 years with a +2% performance.

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Member Spotlight on Rich Campbell: Helping Families Secure Financial Futures for Over Two Decades

NAIFA Advisor Today

Rich Campbell 's long-standing career and commitment to helping families secure their financial future exemplify the values of NAIFA and the financial services profession. His passion for the industry and dedication to his clients continue to inspire those around him. Rich was recruited into the financial services industry over two decades ago. That opportunity opened the door to a rewarding career where he found his passion for helping others achieve financial security.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.