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Investment Case | On The Rise

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Investment Case | On The Rise. achen. Fri, 12/20/2013 - 13:11. While the fixed income market sits on pins and needles in anticipation of rising rates in 2014, we believe that one sector of the market—mortgage-backed securities—stands poised to offer opportunities to investors regardless of where rates go from here.

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The Advisory | December 2013

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The Advisory | December 2013. achen. Sun, 12/01/2013 - 09:56. In This Issue : we look at some big questions for next year—specifically, where U.S. equities, European markets and the Fed go from here—and we ask our investment team to share some of the ideas that they are excited about as we head into 2014.

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Strategic Advisory Letter | 2013 Year-End Planning Checklist

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Strategic Advisory Letter | 2013 Year-End Planning Checklist. achen. Fri, 11/01/2013 - 12:07. Last year at this time, we faced a great deal of uncertainty regarding changes to U.S. tax laws. Today, the tax environment is far more stable, but we recommend considering several tax-planning moves along with reviewing investment and asset protection plans before year’s end.

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Compound Interest | Communication Breakdown

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Compound Interest | Communication Breakdown. achen. Fri, 09/27/2013 - 14:40. When the U.S. Federal Reserve announced in September that it would not start tapering its quantitative easing program, it was called a “stunning reversal,” a “striking turnabout,” and “a mess.” We look at the Fed’s recent communication problems and discuss how bond investors can potentially cope with a new baseline for market uncertainty.

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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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The Advisory | September 2013

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The Advisory | September 2013. achen. Sun, 09/01/2013 - 11:11. As China’s breakneck pace of growth slows, its new leadership is talking about enacting reforms to accelerate the spending of the rising middle class.

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The Advisory | June 2013

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The Advisory | June 2013. achen. Sat, 06/01/2013 - 11:20. As multiyear stimulus from central banks pours liquidity into the markets, equity investors would be wise to align their portfolios with the bankers.

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The Advisory | March 2013

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The Advisory | March 2013. achen. Fri, 03/01/2013 - 10:24. Homebuilding stocks look expensive, but there’s still ample potential to capture returns from the housing recovery in other ways.

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Investment Voices | Bad News Bears

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Investment Voices | Bad News Bears. achen. Thu, 10/10/2013 - 14:26. Fear and worry sent the municipal bond market tumbling and investors racing for the exits over the spring and summer of 2013. But where others have seen calamity, we see opportunity.

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Investment Perspectives | Jobs, Tapering and Risk

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Investment Perspectives | Jobs, Tapering and Risk. achen. Tue, 10/01/2013 - 12:10. Following a strong first half of the year, the summer saw renewed volatility (both down and up) in stocks, and the bond market witnessed a precipitous slide.

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Compound Interest | Reserve Notes

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Compound Interest | Reserve Notes. achen. Mon, 06/24/2013 - 15:01. Financial markets took a significant hit after the most recent Federal Reserve meeting on June 19, and Chairman Bernanke’s subsequent comments about the Fed’s outlook and potential strategy going forward.

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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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2013 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING

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2013 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING. achen. Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:45. The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is an opportunity for shareholders and analysts to pose questions to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger in a five-hour session covering over 60 questions.

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