Wed.Oct 11, 2023

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Personal finance links: optimizing wealth strategies

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Susan Jones of Plancorp about year-end planning opportunities. (peterlazaroff.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Prof. Anita Mukherje about the challenges of decumulation. (morningstar.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Dying with zero: the life of Charles Feeney. (abnormalreturns.com) Sub-3% mortgage rates are now a distant memory.

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A Guide To Conducting And Documenting An Annual Compliance Review Under New SEC Amendment

Nerd's Eye View

In 2004, the SEC significantly strengthened the compliance responsibilities of investment advisers when Rule 206(4)-7 (also known as the "Compliance Rule") went into effect, requiring them to adopt and implement written compliance policies and procedures, review such policies and procedures annually, and designate a Chief Compliance Office to administer such policies and procedures.

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Wednesday links: red flags flying

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Stocks and bonds have different fundamental drivers. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Scott Galloway talks with Josh Brown about the impact of rising interest rates. (thereformedbroker.com) Finance Ted Seides, "NAV loans strike me as a canary in the coal mine signaling the end of the private equity boom." (capitalallocators.com) ExxonMobil ($XOM) is back to deal making in the shale patch.

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RWM is Coming to Charlotte!

The Big Picture

Exciting news! I am heading to Charlotte next month, and I will be bringing a full complement of the crew with me! We will be meeting with clients and hanging with the team from our Charlotte offices. We are also meeting prospective clients and interviewing a few new folks for the firm. You can join me, Josh Brown, Michael Batnick and Blair duQuesnay and several of our financial advisors, including Managing Partner Kris Venne, and Ritholtz Wealth’s President, Jay Tini.

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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.

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Cetera Affiliate Adds $327M Atlanta Team from MML

Wealth Management

Advisors Raymond Bardoul and Brian Fox will establish an Atlanta office for Totus Wealth Management, an OSJ of Cetera Advisors.

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D.C. Court Rejects Rep's Argument Questioning FINRA’s Constitutionality

Wealth Management

But the existential threat to the regulator remains unresolved.

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Five Shifts Transforming Advisor Growth

Advisor Perspectives

The financial planning landscape is undergoing a great transformation, driven by emerging trends that have accelerated in recent years.

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September’s Blockbuster Month of ETF Launches: Part 1

Wealth Management

Nearly 70 new ETFs made their market debuts in September. That included 21 bond ETFs, one commodities ETF, 41 equities-based ETFs and six target date/multi-asset ETFs.

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Balanced Budgets and Unicorns

Advisor Perspectives

The odds of a unicorn spraying rainbows across the sky and the government running a surplus are the same: zero percent.

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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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IRS Warns Against Improper Art Donation Deductions

Wealth Management

Aggressively misleading promotions are targeting high-income taxpayers.

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $27K

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin's price hovered above $27,000 during this past week and is now up ~67% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 10/10.

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Concurrent Adds Largest Team in Firm History

Wealth Management

Lumature Wealth Partners, with $700 million in client assets, has left Raymond James to go independent with the newly restructured Concurrent.

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Calculating the ROI of AdvicePay: An Investment Worth Every Penny

AdvicePay

When you're scouting for cutting-edge tech solutions for your firm, what's at the top of your checklist? Whether you are aiming to boost productivity, keep a competitive edge, or seamlessly expand your operations, it all boils down to one crucial metric – getting the best bang for your buck! Or, as we put it in more formal terms, achieving an impressive return on investment (ROI).

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 80: October 11, 2023

Wealth Management

Fred Barstein, contributing editor for RPA Edge, reviews all of the week’s industry news and selects the five important/interesting stories.

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Animal Spirits: The Worst Bear Market Ever

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts: See here to register for YCharts webinar discussing this quarter’s top 10 visuals for clients and prospects. See here for more information on our live event, live from the Nascar Hall of Fame! On today’s show, we discuss: Are bond yields too high, or too low? The US economy’s secret weapon: Seniors with money to spend Investors are yanking c.

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Bill Gross Goes From Bond King to Merger-Arbitrage Player

Wealth Management

The co-founder and former chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co. has been growing increasingly vocal in recommending the strategy, which involves betting on the outcome of corporate takeovers.

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FOMC Minutes: "Majority of participants judged that one more increase in the target federal funds rate. would likely be appropriate"

Calculated Risk

From the Fed: Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 19-20, 2023. Excerpt: Participants noted that the data received over the past several months generally suggested that inflation was slowing. Even with these favorable developments, they emphasized that further progress was needed to get inflation sustainably to 2 percent. Participants pointed to the softening of price inflation for goods amid improving supply conditions and to declining housing services inflation.

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

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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Massachusetts Passes $1B Tax Reform Package

Wealth Management

This tax relief package is intended to make Massachusetts a more attractive and affordable place to live and operate a business.

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Finding A Home For Risk Parity?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

For this post I wanted to follow up on some portfolios we constructed last summer as well as tie in a new idea to those year old portfolios. As I was looking through last summer's content I saw that I really wrote a lot of articles crapping on risk parity funds like RPAR, UPAR and WFRPX but we'll circle back to those in just a bit. A major focus of all these related posts about return stacking, using alternatives and yes, crapping on risk parity has been that there are plenty of ways to construc

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Presenting Buy-Sell Agreements to the Businesses that Will Use Them

Wealth Management

It’s not just the technical, it’s also the technique.

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Producer Price Index: Wholesale Inflation Rises to 2.2% in September

Advisor Perspectives

Wholesale inflation rose more than expected in September as producer price growth increased for a third straight month. The producer price index for final demand was up 0.5% month-over-month (s.a.). On an annual basis, headline PPI accelerated from 2.0% in August to 2.2% in September, its highest level since April.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Managing Risk in an Uncertain Market

Wealth Management

Wealth managers look for opportunities in an evolving risk environment.

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How to Introduce New Technology to Clients

Advisor Perspectives

Any successful implementation of a new technology depends on effective communication.

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The 2023 RIA Edge Study: The Drivers of Growth & Success

Wealth Management

Unlock the secrets to success in the ever-evolving world of wealth management with the 2023 RIA Edge Study.

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Episode #503: Jon Hirtle, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. – OCIO Pioneer

Meb Faber Research

Episode #503: Jon Hirtle, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. – OCIO Pioneer Guest: Jon Hirtle is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., a 20 billion dollar Outsourced CIO business he founded over 35 years ago. Jon is well known for creating the OCIO model that is commonplace today. Date Recorded: 9/27/2023 | Run-Time: […] The post Episode #503: Jon Hirtle, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. – OCIO Pioneer appeared first on Meb Faber Research - Stock Market and Investi

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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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What’s the Biggest Thing Missing from Most Wealth Management Firms?

Wealth Management

There is no playbook on how to find a successor with the right chemistry, availability and skills.

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Rajgor Castor Derivatives IPO Review – GMP, Details, Price & More

Trade Brains

Rajgor Castor Derivatives IPO Review : Rajgor Castor Derivatives is coming up with its Initial public offering. This is an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) which is going to be listed on NSE SME. The IPO will be open for subscription on 17th October 2023 and closes on 20th October 2023. This article will provide a comprehensive review of the IPO, including an in-depth analysis of the company’s financials and the strengths and weaknesses of Rajgor Castor Derivatives.

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Echelon: RIA Deal Activity Bounces Back in Q3

Wealth Management

The third quarter was also characterized by large direct investments, showing private equity interest is still strong.