Regulators Must Distinguish Financial Advisement from Investment Advisement
Wealth Management
MAY 13, 2024
How illogic in DOL’s Retirement Security Rule produces a crisis of identity for insurance professionals.
Unlocking New Revenue with AI in Financial Advising
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Andrew Altfest reveals how FP Alpha is revolutionizing financial planning through AI, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive services at the 2024 Nitrogen Fearless Investing Summit.
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Tuesday links: investment long shots
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
bonddad.blogspot.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns The investment world was a different place when Josh Brown started writing. abnormalreturns.com) Adviser links: making a mistake. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (apolloacademy.com) Economy Case-Shiller shows a 5.0%
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Thursday links: the worst investment strategy
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 24, 2024
awealthofcommonsense.com) Cash was never meant to be a long-term investment. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (freedomdaysolutions.com) Strategy How often do outlier 10-year forecasts turn out? ritholtz.com) Why optimism makes sense over the long run.
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Wednesday links: investing your attention
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (radleybalko.substack.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Personal finance links: mistake management. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Tuesday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Research links: being early.
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Monday links: investing in yourself
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 7, 2024
(wsj.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: building an enduring franchise. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Sunday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks last week on the site.
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Tuesday links: investing humility
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
wired.com) Spotify Spotify ($SPOT) invested big in podcasting and is struggling to make it all work. variety.com) Hedge funds Successfully investing in hedge funds requires getting four things right. behaviouralinvestment.com) The more a fund investing in alternatives, the more it needs to manage cash requirements.
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Bitcoin?
Wealth Management
MARCH 11, 2024
The recent crypto rally has financial advisers taking another look as investors worry about missing out on big gains.
Friday links: irresponsible investing
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
ft.com) Venture capital Most companies are not suitable for a venture capital investment. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (wsj.com) If Hipgnosis is any sign, the bull market in song royalties seems to be coming to an end. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
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Friday links: the most important investing skill
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 20, 2023
news.crunchbase.com) Crypto companies, like FTX, invested in a bunch of crypto startups. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (wsj.com) Why PE firms are reluctant to put 'dry powder' to work. ft.com) Startups How unicorns are dealing with the decline in valuations.
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Friday links: an abysmal investing strategy
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
marketwatch.com) Strategy Copycat investing is blind alley. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? Markets European natural gas prices are back down to Q4 2021 levels. ft.com) Zero day options are growing in popularity. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: renewables growth.
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Friday links: common investment knowledge
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (bonddad.blogspot.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: good guest guidelines. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Thursday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: the CNBC paradox.
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Thursday links: the symbolism of green investment
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 19, 2023
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (economist.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Longform links: our gamified lives. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Wednesday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Personal finance links: slowing down.
How Financial Advisers Can Boost Online Reputation Through Google Reviews (While Complying With SEC Marketing Rule Requirements)
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 17, 2024
Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials (from clients), use endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party review sites.
Five Keys to Winning Wealth
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Aaron Klein shares transformative insights on redefining value in financial advising at the 2024 Nitrogen Fearless Investing Summit.
Friday links: investing fashions
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 18, 2023
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (bonddad.blogspot.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: regretting regret. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Thursday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: the beef industry.
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Wednesday links: sensible diversification
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 22, 2025
disciplinefunds.com) Investing is hard because the future is uncertain. spyglass.org) Google ($GOOGL) is making an additional investment in Anthropic. ft.com) Finance Why PE managers are tapping non-traditional sources of capital, like financial advisers. (awealthofcommonsense.com) How U.S.
Adviser links: old school thinking
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 22, 2024
mitlinmoneymindset.libsyn.com) Jordan Haynes talks with Justin Castelli about his transition into life planning, especially for financial advisers. riabiz.com) Alternatives Financial advisers leave wirehouses for a reason. citywire.com) What private investments RIAs are allocating towards. papers.ssrn.com)
Adviser links: success rates
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 13, 2025
morningstar.com) Michael Kitces talks sustainability with Peter Krull, the Director of Sustainable Investing of Earth Equity Advisors. citywire.com) Mariner Wealth Advisors has purchased institutional consultant Cardinal Investment Advisors. thinkadvisor.com) How technology is helping advisers do their real job - helping clients.
Adviser links: after-tax returns
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 26, 2024
Podcasts Jill Schlesinger talks with Blair duQuesnay of RWM about her path as a financial adviser. riabiz.com) Joe Duran's RIse Growth Partners just made its first (big) investment. riabiz.com) Going solo Not every financial adviser wants to build a lasting franchise.
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The Sherman Show: Clients, Advisers, Markets & Portfolios
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
At Future Proof , I spoke with hosts Jeffrey Sherman and Samuel Lau of Doubleline + The Sherman Show about investing, the future of financial conferences, and why not failing means you are not taking enough risk. TSS Episode 125: Barry Ritholtz on Financial Advisers, Clients, Market Outlooks and Building Portfolios.
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Wednesday links: explaining your investment process
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (abnormalreturns.com) Research links: return on capital. abnormalreturns.com) Can a business go from 'extreme reliability' to 'unreasonable hospitality'? Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
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Tuesday links: permission and trust
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 18, 2024
ofdollarsanddata.com) Pension funds could skip on the alternatives and just invest in low-cost index investments. crr.bc.edu) Strategy The many ways in which investing is NOT like poker. abnormalreturns.com) Adviser links: Roth crazy. behaviouralinvestment.com) Why trading off news headlines is a bad idea.
Adviser links: a sense of purpose
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 24, 2024
standarddeviationspod.com) Fisher Investments Some estimates on how much a stake in Fisher Investments went for. riabiz.com) Fisher Investments is a unique asset. investmentnews.com) Why PE is still interested in financial advisory investments. pehub.com) Advisers An advisory firm is people.
When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Over the past several years, the financial services industry has undergone a tremendous evolution in how financial advisers deliver and charge for their services. He introduces the "ABCS Test", a mnemonic designed to help financial coaches and advisors grasp the fundamental elements that define an investment adviser.
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Wednesday links: the hardest day to invest
Abnormal Returns
MAY 24, 2023
abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (businessinsider.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Personal finance links: solved problems. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Tuesday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Research links: costly bond funds.
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Wednesday links: little acts of humanity
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
finance.yahoo.com) Apple Apple ($AAPL) is investing in Globalstar to support satellite capabilities. spyglass.org) AI The Novo Nordisk Foundation is investing big in AI. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? It's getting cutthroat out there.
Tuesday links: buying business with cash
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 16, 2024
behaviouralinvestment.com) Investing requires a measure of optimism in the future. ofdollarsanddata.com) Fund management 15 more ideas from Seth Klarman's "Margin of Safety" including 'Investment must be thought of as more than stock selection or making a series of solid individual investment decisions.'
Wednesday links: inescapable forecasts
Abnormal Returns
JULY 3, 2024
Strategy Politics and investing don't mix. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Not all investment decisions are created alike. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? howardlindzon.com) Good luck trying to time market factors. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
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Adviser links: confident humility
Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 9, 2024
riabiz.com) Robinhood ($HOOD) is planning to provide algorithmic investment advice. barrons.com) Advisortech DPL Financial just raised another round of capital. thinkadvisor.com) Ten books financial advisers should check out including "You Werent Supposed To See That: Secrets Every Investor Should Know" by Joshua Brown.
Monday links: building wealth over time
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 19, 2024
Markets There is big difference between politics and policies when it comes to investing. stayathomemacro.substack.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: realistic deepfakes. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? ft.com) How the cannabis landscape is changing.
Friday links: a wide range of outcomes
Abnormal Returns
MAY 17, 2024
theirrelevantinvestor.com) There are two approaches to investing. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (barrons.com) Bonds seem to have bottomed. allstarcharts.com) Strategy Big round numbers don't matter unless you hold on. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
Thursday links: news cynicism
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
ft.com) Investing is simple but not easy. abnormalreturns.com) Personal finance links: assessing your financial situation. abnormalreturns.com) The investment world was a different place when Josh Brown started writing. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking?
Friday links: infrequent revolutions
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 12, 2024
axios.com) How indexing came to dominate the investment business. ritholtz.com) 15 investing principles including 'I believe managing one’s behavior is more important than managing one’s investments.' abnormalreturns.com) Some interesting developments in the financial media space.
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Sunday links: your unique personality
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
sherwood.news) Apple Apple ($AAPL) isn't going to invest in OpenAI. abnormalreturns.com) The investment world was a different place when Josh Brown started writing. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? i.e. home equity. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
Monday links: real performance
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 14, 2024
mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Strategy Five lessons from five great investing books. dariusforoux.com) Lessons learned from 20 years of investing including 'Insurance Is expensive for a reason.' abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking?
Wednesday links: monetizable slop
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 2, 2024
(riskofruinpod.substack.com) Gen Z is getting a jump start on investing compared to prior generations. biopharmadive.com) Finance The big trading firms have displaced investment banks as the backbone of the financial system. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking?
Monday links: obviously overpriced securities
Abnormal Returns
MAY 20, 2024
rogersplanning.blogspot.com) 11 investing principles from Bill Miller including how to avoid value traps. investmenttalk.co) Financial media Sam Ro's favorite free finance newsletters. tker.co) The 18 best investing blogs of 2024. bloomberg.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: a fiduciary problem.
Tuesday links: controlling what you can control
Abnormal Returns
APRIL 30, 2024
Strategy Widen your investing lens. abnormalreturns.com) Adviser links: communication skills. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? awealthofcommonsense.com) The best investors are running their own race. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Monday linkfest.
Thursday links: the tip of the iceberg
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 22, 2024
wealthmanagement.com) Fund management How passive investing has created market inefficiencies. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (sherwood.news) Credit card companies are adding additional perks like lounges at concert venues. ft.com) Bill Ackman is having a rough summer.
Wednesday links: knowing the market
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 28, 2024
sherwood.news) Companies Is any media companies actually investable? sherwood.news) The NFL Private equity investments in the NFL are a go. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? (ft.com) The rise of Nvidia ($NVDA) is simply unprecedented.
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Friday links: foolishly reckless
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Strategy Defining what you will invest in, versus what you will not invest in, is important. awealthofcommonsense.com) Why simplicity in investing can help reduce errors. calculatedriskblog.com) Manufacturing investment is booming. mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Apple Apple's ($AAPL) USB-C transition is going to be rocky.
Thursday links: the gadget aisle
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
semafor.com) Fund management The proposed SPDR SSGA Apollo IG Public & Private Credit ETF would invest in a mix of public and private investment-grade debt securities. calculatedriskblog.com) New manufacturing facilities attract additional investment. (finance.yahoo.com) China has effectively throttled its startup sector.
Monday links: climate costs
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 17, 2024
awealthofcommonsense.com) Three things financial charlatans say including 'Here's how to get guaranteed returns.' slate.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: Roth crazy. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.
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