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Research links: good enough research

Abnormal Returns

Modeling How much can machine learning techniques help in model making? (aqr.com) Fancier models don't necessarily estimate the ERP better. (alphaarchitect.com) The case for ensemble models. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Can AI replace stock analysts? (papers.ssrn.com) Research Crashes are the bane of momentum investors. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Why time horizon matters when it comes to investing in TIPS.

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#FA Success Ep 385: Unblocking Clients That Won’t Implement With A Journey Of Financial Health, With Danielle Howard

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 385th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Danielle Howard. Danielle is the owner of Wealth By Design, a hybrid advisory firm based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, that oversees about $35 million in assets under advisement for 35 client households. What's unique about Danielle, though, is how she has created a process she calls "Financial Fingerprints To Footprints ", where she helps clients who are struggling to implem

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Tuesday links: a curious phenomenon

Abnormal Returns

Diversification The S&P 500 is now nearly 40% of global market cap. (apolloacademy.com) International diversification requires a long time horizon. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Strategy Investment misses are inevitable. (morningstar.com) Don't confuse selling calls with income. (rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Gold won't save you if stuff really hits the fan.

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Diversification is About Decades

A Wealth of Common Sense

A lot of investors have abandoned international diversification (or at least strongly considered it) in recent years. I understand why this is happening. The U.S. stock market has destroyed all comers ever since the Great Financial Crisis ended. Since 2009, a total U.S. stock market index fund is up more than 660% while a total international index fund is up more like 180%.

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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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The Implications of a Higher Risk-Free Rate on the Equity Risk Premium

Wealth Management

Does a higher cash rate tide lift, hurt or have no significant impact on all asset returns?

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WealthStack Live Blog: All About AI

Wealth Management

Updated throughout Wealth Management EDGE, this live blog is focused on WealthStack.

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Household Debt Rises to $17.69 Trillion

Advisor Perspectives

Household debt rose by $184 billion (1.09%) to $17.69 trillion in Q1 2024. The increase in debt this quarter was largely driven by mortgage and auto loan balances. Meanwhile, credit card balances declined, as is typical for the first quarter.

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Wealth Management EDGE: Clients Are Too Worried About the Economy

Wealth Management

Despite persistent concerns from clients about the state of the economy, indicators are either fine or improving, according to Cetera Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke.

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How Millennials Prepare for Next-Gen Clients

Advisor Perspectives

The generational wealth transfer is the mountain range on our horizon, likely dominating the landscape for much of our careers. Yet many firms struggle to move from acknowledgement to action.

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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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RIA Edge Live Blog: Selling Growth

Wealth Management

This live blog focused on the RIA Edge track of Wealth Management EDGE will be updated throughout the conference.

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RIA Breakaways: What’s Driving Movement of Advisors at Independent Firms?

Diamond Consultants

This new wave of transitioning advisors is feeling the pushes and pulls of an evolving industry. Over 9,000 advisors changed firms in 2023, marking a 7% increase from the year before.* While this movement is prevalent across all industry channels, it is particularly pronounced within the RIA world and represents a growing trend that’s a dichotomy of sorts.

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Wealth Management EDGE: Duran Says PE Demands Bring National RIAs Closer to Wirehouses

Wealth Management

During a conversation at Wealth Management EDGE, the former CEO of United Capital called private equity “economic creatures” that may add leverage and unnecessary changes.

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Three Inside Up Candlestick Pattern – Trading Ideas And More

Trade Brains

Three Inside Up Candlestick Pattern: In the world of technical analysis, candlestick patterns serve as invaluable tools for traders, offering insights into market sentiment and potential price movements. Among the myriad of patterns, the Three Inside Up stands out for its reliability and significance. In this article, we will delve into the Three Inside Up candlestick pattern, exploring its formation, Psychology, and trading ideas with its example.

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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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Advisors: Go Ahead And Kick The Tires On AI

Wealth Management

Whether creating or editing images, videos, audio or emails, advisors can use AI to improve efficiency and free up time to work with clients.

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Gasoline Prices Down for 3rd Straight Week

Advisor Perspectives

Gas prices are down for a third straight week. As of May 13th, the price of regular and premium gas fell 3 and 4 cents from the previous week, respectively. The WTIC end-of-day spot price for crude oil closed at $79.12, up 0.8% from last week.

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Pontera, Stifel Financial Launch Partnership

Wealth Management

The held-away asset management platform will be integrated with the tech stack of over 2,400 Stifel Financial advisors.

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Overdue Bills Are Rising With US Debt Delinquencies, Fed Survey Shows

Advisor Perspectives

US household debt has reached a record and more borrowers are struggling to keep up.

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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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Overcoming Challenges Facing Women in the ETF Industry

Wealth Management

Several pros who have blazed trails in the ETF sector shared tips for achieving success.

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The 10 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2023

Advisor Perspectives

You will find it very difficult to find good value in stocks in a bull market like we’ve had since 2008. As Warren Buffett says – “You cannot invest in what’s popular and expect to do well.

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Scenes From Day 2 of Wealth Management EDGE

Wealth Management

The first full day of Wealth Management EDGE included conversations with Joe Duran, former basketball star Jay Williams and much, much more.

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How to effectively leverage social media

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Tara Clark Social media offers a powerhouse of opportunity, but financial advisors worldwide can make mistakes that prevent them from unleashing its true potential. It can be difficult to know what to share and say online, specifically on LinkedIn. There are 90 million senior-level influencers and 63 million decision-makers who use LinkedIn, so you don’t want to miss out on the many opportunities available on this platform.

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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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Mercer Moves Chief Talent Officer to M&A Role

Wealth Management

Martine Lellis, who joined Mercer as chief talent officer in 2020, will serve as principal of M&A partner development, supporting Dave Barton, who continues to lead M&A across the firm.

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Producer Price Index: Wholesale Inflation Rises to Highest Level in a Year

Advisor Perspectives

Wholesale inflation accelerated last month to its highest level in a year. The producer price index for final demand increased 0.5% month-over-month (s.a.). On an annual basis, headline PPI accelerated from 1.8% in March to 2.2% in April.

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Rounding Up April’s New ETF Launches

Wealth Management

The pace of ETF launches slowed in April. Following a March that saw nearly 50 new funds, in April managers brought 27 new ETFs onto the market.

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Want to More Effectively Engage Your Clients? Learn to Chat with ChatGPT

Advisor Perspectives

Can artificial intelligence help you have stronger, more authentic relationships with human clients?

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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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Inside ETFs+ Live Blog: The Market Mindset

Wealth Management

The Inside ETFs+ live blog will be updated throughout Wealth Management EDGE.

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CPI Previews

Calculated Risk

CPI for April will be released on Wednesday. The consensus is for 0.3% increase in CPI (up 3.4% YoY), and a 0.3% increase in core CPI (up 3.6% YoY). Here are a couple of analyst's forecasts. From BofA: For the April CPI report, we forecast headline CPI rose by 0.3% m/m. Based on our forecast, the y/y rate should tick down to 3.4%. The main factor behind our expectation for a relatively firmer headline CPI print is energy prices.

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RIA Edge: Private Equity Keeps Valuations Riding High

Wealth Management

Private equity money continues to fund inorganic growth for its chosen firms, and with more buyers comes more competition, according to panelists at RIA Edge.

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