Abnormal Returns
APRIL 23, 2024
Geopolitics A look at how geopolitical events affect the stock market. (carsongroup.com) Why we fear doing nothing during a geopolitical crisis. (behaviouralinvestment.com) Strategy Investors need to understand history and be willing to look ahead. (morningstar.com) Why people make seemingly bad financial decisions. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Companies Meta ($META) never wants to be at the mercy of Apple ($AAPL).
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 23, 2024
There was a recent poll about my home state of Michigan where they asked people for their thoughts on the state of the nation’s economy today. Just 35% of people described the economy as excellent (6%) or good (29%) while 65% described it as either not so good (28%) or poor (37%). But when asked how they would describe their own personal financial situation these days, a majority of people (61%) described their circ.
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Abnormal Returns
APRIL 23, 2024
Research A closer look at hedge fund industry performance. (alphaarchitect.com) How to suss out intangible-rich international companies. (sparklinecapital.com) Quality and low vol are not synonymous. (insights.finominal.com) For generative AI to work in investing it needs the right kind of data, and a lot of it. (acadian-asset.com) How green investors affect market equilibria.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 23, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 382nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Tyson Ray. Tyson is the CEO of FORM Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, that oversees approximately $900 million in assets under management for just over 800 client households. What's unique about Tyson, though, is how he has developed a planning process he calls their "Total Relationship" approach, which puts an emphasis on determining a c
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.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
The rule, which takes effect in September, “protects the retirement investors from improper investment recommendations and harmful conflicts of interest,” according to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
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Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
Now’s the time to outsource the tasks taking time and attention away from your clients.
Alpha Architect
APRIL 23, 2024
The implications of wishful thinking and subjective belief choice for endogenous disagreement among investors are substantial and can vary with economic conditions: How investors form beliefs and make decisions was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
The asset class continues to gain momentum, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of asset growth.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 23, 2024
Fifth district manufacturing activity remained slow in April, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index rose to -7 this month from -11 in March, marking its 6th consecutive negative reading. This month's reading was consistent with the forecast.
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.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
Mike Fanning joins Advisor360 as CEO after retiring after 17 years with MassMutual, the third-party technology provider’s largest customer.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 23, 2024
Economic “reflation” is becoming the next bullish narrative as equity valuation increases continue to outpace earnings gains, at least according to Gold Sachs and Tony Pasquariello.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
Asset managers are increasingly focusing on advisor preferences when designing products, according to a Cerulli study. PGIM is the latest fund manager to seek approval to offer an ETF share class on existing mutual funds. These are among the investment must reads we found this week for wealth advisors.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
APRIL 23, 2024
By Kathryn Furtaw Keuneke, MDRT Content Development Director Clients don’t want to hear about products; they want to know what solutions they provide. That’s not new, but Shane E. Westhoelter, AEP, CLU , a 13-year MDRT member from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, has some new ways of demonstrating the value. To show clients the value of disability insurance, Westhoelter said during his ConneXion Zone presentation at the 2017 MDRT Annual Meeting, he puts them through a one-day exercise.
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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.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
The proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would ban most new non-compete agreements including those of senior executives.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
APRIL 23, 2024
It's been a while since we bagged on risk parity but Bloomberg gave us a good prompt to revisit the strategy. Apparently a few state pensions and similar pools of capital have been pulling money from risk parity funds managed by the likes of Bridgewater, Man and others. The simplistic definition is that risk parity equal weights asset classes by their volatility.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
Chase R. Crump, a former professional baseball player, has joined the NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor program.
The Irrelevant Investor
APRIL 23, 2024
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Franklin Templeton: See here for more information on the Franklin High Yield Corporate ETF (FLHY) On today’s show, we discuss: Wall Street traders keep underestimating America’s economic strength Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich Where are growth, inflation and interest rates headed? We asked the economists Home renovations are booming thanks to high rates Bank.
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
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
Advisor Growth Strategies' Brandon Kawal reflects on the RIA M&A shift from gold rush mentality to an institutional arms race.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 23, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: New Home Sales Increase to 693,000 Annual Rate in March Brief excerpt: The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 693 thousand. The previous three months were revised down combined. The next graph shows new home sales for 2023 and 2024 by month (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate).
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
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Calculated Risk
APRIL 23, 2024
Last week, in the CalculatedRisk Real Estate Newsletter on March existing home sales, NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 4.19 million SAAR in March; Median House Prices Increased 4.8% Year-over-Year , I noted that median prices were up year-over-year (median prices are distorted by the mix). Seasonally prices typically peak in June (closed sales are mostly for contracts signed in April and May).
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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.
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
The first fund launching within the suite is the Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF, which aims to match the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust up to a cap of 9.65%.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 23, 2024
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. • At 8:30 AM, Durable Goods Orders for March from the Census Bureau. The consensus is for a 2.0% increase in durable goods orders. • During the day, The AIA's Architecture Billings Index for March (a leading indicator for commercial real estate).
Wealth Management
APRIL 23, 2024
The bank has struck an agreement to transfer clients and their assets from the unit known as Marcus Invest to Betterment, a $45 billion digital investment-advisory firm.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 23, 2024
The March release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693,000 units, its fastest pace in six months and higher than the 668,000 forecast. New home sales were up 8.8% month-over-month from a revised rate of 637,000 in February and are up 8.3% from one year ago.
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!
Trade Brains
APRIL 23, 2024
Bearish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern: traders and speculators rely on technical analysis to analyze and predict the future movement of the price in the market. Candlestick patterns are a part of technical analysis preferred by traders to understand and predict the future price movement in securities. Here in this article, we shall discuss the Bearish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern with its meaning, formation, and how to set up a trade with the pattern formation.
Steve Sanduski
APRIL 23, 2024
Guests: Andy Schell, a highly experienced sailor and the co founder of 59º North Sailing , an ocean sailing adventure company. In a Nutshell: The most challenging environments often teach us the most important lessons about leadership. Whether you’re steering your company around a storm or navigating high interest rates with nervous clients, if you’re resilient enough to reach the other side you’ll be that much more prepared when the clouds roll in again.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 23, 2024
Rising interest rates and the fear of giving back stock market gains are pushing pension fund managers to move capital from stocks to bonds.
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