Webcast Archive

Planning For The End Of The Stretch IRA: 5 Immediate Solutions To Tell Clients Now!

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

July 30

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Ed Slott, CPA
America's IRA Expert

Ed Slott And Company, LLC

 

 

With the overwhelming bipartisan effort of the House approving the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 417-3, there is a real possibility that the stretch IRA may soon meet its end, along with other critical issues that must be addressed for large IRAs. 

 

Every IRA and company plan will be affected, creating the potential for new costly IRA pitfalls for many Americans, and significant new planning opportunities for advisors who are prepared to help them. 

 

Join us for this exclusive webcast event to learn the planning issues that would result from this legislation, which IRAs will be most affected, and what action steps to take right now, including:

  • How the new post-death IRA rules would work for deaths after 2019 if the stretch IRA is eliminated and replaced with a 10-year payout for all beneficiaries, plus the certain “Eligible Designated Beneficiaries” who are exempt

  • The two biggest concerns for large IRA clients, and how you can still provide them with post-death control and minimized taxes (especially trust taxes!)

  • Why IRA trusts may no longer work - Most large IRAs are left to trusts to protect and preserve those large inherited IRA balances for (and from) beneficiaries. However, conduit trusts will cease to exist. They may all have to be revised or scrapped. Trusteed IRAs won’t work either!

 

What will you tell your clients?

 

America’s IRA Expert, Ed Slott, CPA, will share five immediate solutions and planning opportunities to discuss with your clients today, including:

 

1. How to re-evaluate beneficiaries with the Beneficiary Tax Benefit Multiplier

(Hint: Spousal rollovers may be more valuable for tax deferral)

2. Effective tax bracket management techniques, including Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

3. Roth conversion conversations you should be having

4. How life Insurance will become a new top solution replacing IRA trusts

5. Critical tips for using Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and direct charitable beneficiaries

 

 


Addressing FINRA's Cybersecurity Guidelines

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

July 24

11:00 - 11:30 am ET

 

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Speaker
Sam Attias
VP, Partnership Development

 

FINRA has identified a multitude of cybersecurity best practices to strengthen branch offices and protect firms against phishing attack, insider threats, and system penetration. Join Sam Attias from Workplace by OS33 as he discusses the 5 key things that FINRA is recommending.

 

• Strengthen your branch office

• Unmask the attacks

• Protect your firm from the inside out

• Solidify your walls

• Gain greater control over mobile device use

 


 

Six Tips For The Retiring Independent Advisor

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

June 18

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Speaker
Diana Cabrices
AVP of Business Development, 

Chalice Financial Network 

Speaker
Shawn Rogers
Chief Revenue Officer, 

Chalice Financial Network

 

 

Most advisors have dedicated their life to helping others plan for a secure retirement, but are they doing the same for themselves? Join us to learn six tips all independent advisors should know to help plan for selling their business, and retirement, whether it's now or years from now. 

 


Give It A Rest: How Sleep Gives You A Competitive Edge

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

June 6

 

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Featuring
Dr. Dan Carlin
Founder, WorldClinic

 

 

1 in 3 American adults are not getting enough sleep*.

 

Many ambitious people, tend to see sleep deprivation as a sign of drive and commitment. In reality, few things can render you more powerless. Successful professionals value their sleep and are strict about sticking to a healthy sleep schedule. They know that a well-rested brain is their greatest asset. Good sleep is the key to cognitive fitness, and is just as important as diet and exercise for overall health. Not having enough of it can lead to degenerative illnesses, cardiovascular disease and premature death. This compelling webinar will, in a mix of informative anecdotes and hard science, illustrate the value and best practices inherent to good sleep.

 

 

*Center for Disease Control and Prevention

 

 


Realities, Myths And Actionable Ideas In Fixed Income

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Complimentary webcast

 

May 29

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

 

 

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Speaker
Margaret H. Steinbach
Fixed Income Investment Specialist,

Capital Group

 

Developed markets are in the later stages of their economic cycle and central bank policies are becoming more uncertain. Investors should, therefore, be prepared for more volatility. In this environment, it’s important to upgrade your core bond portfolios to focus on high quality bond funds that can help diversify equities. Investors looking for enhanced income, should consider diversifying away from corporate credit. Finally, those in a high tax bracket should take advantage of munis for more than just tax-free income.

 

 


How To Retire "On Purpose"

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

May 22

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

 

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Speaker
Mitch Anthony
President, 

Advisor Insights Inc. 

Speaker
Steve Sanduski
President, 

Belay Advisor

 

 

In this session, based on the perennial best seller, The New RetireMentality, Mitch Anthony and Steve Sanduski, CFP®, will discuss how to help retirees make this the most meaningful stage of life yet. 

 

Our quality of life depends on the quality of our engagements. How do we navigate successfully from a full-time job to a life that will fulfill us? In this session, we'll discuss the secrets of the most fulfilled retirees.

 

A purposeful retirement is about being "engaged at every age" with what Mitch calls the Vitamin Cs of Successful Aging; Connectivity, Challenge and Contribution. Advisors will learn a dialogue that can help their clients to one-day say, "Mission Accomplished."

 

High-Net-Worth Investors: New Research Reveals Emerging Trends

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

May 21

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Christina Boris
Vice President and Client Research Director,

OppenheimerFunds

 

 

The fourth edition of OppenheimerFunds’ investor research, The Generations Project, was designed to provide an even deeper look into the needs and expectations of high-net-worth (“HNW”) investors. Join Christina Boris, Head of Client Research at OppenheimerFunds, for a discussion of this new study which uncovered some important trends that advisors serving HNW clients should watch in order to best serve their clients. The research findings to be discussed will cover:

 

  • How HNW investors feel about their advisors engaging with their children
  • HNW investor sentiment around whether their portfolios are well-aligned with their values
  • Conversations advisors should be having around investing preferences, retirement and tax planning
  • Adoption of robo advisors compared to traditional advisors

 

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Win-Win Training And Mentoring

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

April 25

11:00 - 11:20 a.m. ET

 

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Featuring
Jeff Sietstra
Senior Manager for Practice Management Coaching,

Securities America and Ladenburg

 

 

Whether you’re planning to grow your practice by adding an associate advisor or you’re a young advisor just getting started, to meet your goals you need to get the most from your training and coaching program. In this latest CoffeeCast, Jeff Sietstra, Senior Manager for Practice Management Coaching for Securities America and Ladenburg, will explain how to develop a successful training and development program and will offer next-gen advisors valuable tips for maximizing coaching and mentoring opportunities. 

 

Register today for this can’t-miss webinar. In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee, you’ll get valuable information that can help grow your business and build your career.

 


Inspiring Women To Improve Their Financial Wellness

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

April 23

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

 

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Speaker
Rob Constantine
Head of Participant Marketing, Workplace Solutions,

MassMutual

Speaker
Laura Mattia
 Raymond James Personal Financial Planning Program Director, 

University of South Florida

Speaker
Shavon Roman
 MassMutual Financial Advisor, 

The Piedmont Group

 

 

Women represent an increasing economic power in the U.S. In fact, American women make up 47% of the U.S. labor force and are responsible for starting 41% of new businesses.1, 2  

 

For the first time, American women have surpassed men in controlling private wealth, giving them decision-making power over approximately $14 trillion.3  

 

For all their gains, women still lag men when it comes to financial wellness and are generally far less prepared to retire on their terms. This panel discussion will focus on what your clients need to know about women and investing. New research provides insights into how advisors can close the retirement gender gap. What are some of the barriers women face? How can advisors transform insights into actions?  What are some of the actionable tips and tools advisors can use to inspire women to take steps to improve their financial wellness?

 

These are just a few of the questions that we’ll answer during this lively discussion on one of the industry’s hottest topics – financial wellness. 

 

 

1 Source: Pew Research Center study on gender gains and gaps , 15 March 2018

 

2 Source: Boston Consulting Group Global Wealth Market Database 2017. 2017 U.S. wealth = $86.1 trillion (40% of global personal growth), 55% of which is investable assets. 2017 global wealth is $201.9 trillion, 60% investable assets.

 

3 Source: Cerulli Associates

 

 


Miss Us Live? Hear What Your Colleagues Are Saying About Chalice Financial Network

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

April 16

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Speaker
Derek Bruton
President, 

Chalice Financial Network

Speaker
Christopher Giles
Chief Innovation Officer, 

Chalice Financial Network

 

Speaker
Keith Gregg
Chairman and CEO, 

Chalice Financial Network

 

The Chalice Financial Network CommUnity Tour showed financial advisors how to take advantage of benefits only available to billion dollar advisory businesses. This roadshow event was designed specifically for small to mid-size business owners of wealth management firms or those thinking of breaking away from a wirehouse.

 

If you were unable to join us in one of the five cities we recently visited, watch the replay to hear what your colleagues are saying about their experience and learn how you can immediately benefit from being a Chalice Financial Network member. 

 

 


Making Portfolios Personal℠

 

Complimentary webcast

 

March 14

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Riley Etheridge Jr.
Director, Client Analytics,

Capital Group

Speaker
Sunder Ramkumar
Senior Manager, Client Analytics,      Capital Group

 

 

Sound portfolio construction begins with aligning clients’ assets to their goals. To deliver successful outcomes, one has to consider a broader array of risks and objectives than just tracking a benchmark. More than 85 years of investment experience has shown us that the benchmark that really counts is helping investors to pursue their goals — be it building wealth, spending wealth or conserving wealth. An objective-based process begins with investor goals and determining the appropriate investment objectives, such as growth, income and preservation. By pursuing these objectives, financial advisors can help clients achieve a greater diversity of outcomes, creating a clearer alignment with client goals and risks. This makes it easier for the advisor to link investment strategies to real-life goals.

 

 

 


Digital Marketing Provides Incredible Growth Opportunities at a Lower Cost than Other Marketing Strategies

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

March 7

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Speaker
Jarrod Florence 
VP of Sales, 

Magellan Financial

Speaker
Alexander Stanchfield
SVP and Partner, 

A4 Digital

 

If you could see more prospects than you did last week / last month / last year would you write more business? What if you could do that while spending less?

 

Effective digital marketing can help you dramatically build your client base and deliver retirement income planning services by driving attendance at education based workshops. During this webcast, you’ll learn how easy it is to use digital marketing to better communicate with clients and convey your value to help drive more business.

 

 

 

 


Learn What Successful Next-Gen Investors Want From You

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

March 5

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Gail Graham
CEO,

Graham Strategy

Speaker
Sara Stanich
  Founder,

Cultivating Wealth

Speaker
Sahil Vakil
 Founder & CEO,

MYRA Wealth

 

A recent study shows many advisors don’t understand what different generations of clients expect and often focus exclusively on baby boomers or older clients.*  This informative webcast will show you how to set up your practice to appeal to younger clients, how to relate to next-gen investors, and how to modify your fee structure to effectively address these clients. You’ll learn more about how you can take steps to avoid losing assets following wealth transfers and take advantage of a significant amount of money in motion over the next few years. Join a seasoned marketing expert and two next-gen advisors to discuss new approaches that can help your business.

 

*2018 OppenheimerFunds The Generations Project


Marketing To Millennials - 5 Key Strategies For Success

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

February 13

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Dave Briggs
VP of Corporate Training, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Speaker
Traci Mabrey
  Head of Wealth Solutions, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Speaker
Tyler File
 Director of Corporate Accounts, Broadridge Advisor Solutions, Inc.

 

As millennials are slated to inherit some $30 trillion over the next three decades, the moment is right for advisors to pursue them as clients. Broadridge and The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK) conducted a joint survey that includes surprising insights and opportunities focused on the wealth industry’s next-generation client.

 

Join us for this webcast to learn:

  • Current financial and retirement outlook for millennials
  • Why millennials are critical to advisors' success
  • Key communication strategies for financial advisors

 

 

 


 

Where Are Global Markets Headed In 2019? Insights And Analysis From Rajiv Jain

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

January 24

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Rajiv Jain 
CIO and Chairman

GQG Partners

 

 

Please join us for a discussion with GQG Partners Chairman and CIO, Rajiv Jain, Portfolio Manager of the GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund and the GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund and sub-advisor to the Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund. During the webcast, Rajiv will discuss his 2019 global investing outlook and how his team’s active approach is designed to capitalize on opportunities across the globe. Key topics to be covered in the webcast:

 

  1. Will this level of global volatility persist into 2019?
  2. What are key growth opportunities in emerging market equities?
  3. Is the US market still a safe haven and what about valuations?
  4. China, tariffs and interest rates, what are other key risks for 2019?
  5. Why quality investing at this point in the global market cycle?

 


 

Accuracy And Efficiency: The Core Of Your Financial Compliance Strategy

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

January 16

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

 

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Featuring
Eric La Scola 
Product Marketing Manager

Dragon

 

 

Increasing regulations heighten the need for financial services firms to focus on governance and compliance.  While documentation accuracy may not be the first thought financial professionals think of as they seek to meet compliance, the reality is accuracy and compliance go hand-in-hand and should be at the core of a comprehensive financial compliance strategy. 

Learn how deploying smart technology, like speech recognition solutions, can help advisors ease their growing documentation burden, create more detailed client plans and records with greater speed and specificity, automate processes via standardized forms, and capture the immediacy of client interactions, all while fostering better advisor/client relationships and saving time and costs.

 

 

 


The Advisor's Guide To Mental Illness And Substance Abuse

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 13

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman

Speaker
Dr. Dan Carlin
Founder, WorldClinic

Speaker
Arden O'Connor
Founder, O'Connor Professional Group

 

 

One in five Americans suffer from mental illness and/or substance abuse.* These are two issues you most certainly will encounter in your career as a trusted advisor.

 

This webinar will outline the impact of these issues on families and the profound difficulties commonly encountered in accessing effective quality care for their loved ones. Our speakers, Dr. Dan Carlin and Arden O’Connor, are career professionals with extensive experience in this area and their presentation will be focused on providing the trusted advisor with a simple effective action plan to compassionately guide their clients affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.

 

*National Alliance on Mental Health, https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Infographics/MulticulturalMHFacts10-23-15.pdf

 


Help Good Clients Avoid Bad Investing Habits

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 11

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Stephen Rathford
Corporate Vice President, Retirement Income Solutions

New York Life

 

 

If it feels like there’s been a lot more action in the stock market, you’re right. The Chicago Board Options Exchange volatility index or “VIX” for short, which shows the market’s expectation of 30-day volatility, has moved sharply up and down in 2018. Even small movements in the market can trigger fight or flight instincts in investors. Headline-grabbing market swings can mean even more fear.

 

As an advisor, you are in the unique position to keep them on track with their current tolerance for risk and help them make clear investment decisions in the present, without looking back. Join us to learn about a variable annuity that provides access to principal protection for their retirement savings.

 

 

 

Important Information

The accompanying seminar and variable annuity sales presentation is for informational purposes only.

Neither New York Life nor its affiliates or their professionals provide, tax, legal, or accounting advice. 

“Principal protection” is provided by an optional accumulation benefit rider called the Investment Preservation Rider–FP Series (IPR) which can be purchased for an additional fee. It guarantees all premium payments from a loss that are made in the first policy year (less any proportional withdrawals) after the completion of a holding period. The IPR does not protect the owner’s investment from day‐to‐day market fluctuations or against losses that could be realized prior to completion of the holding period. 

Variable annuities are long‐term financial products designed for retirement purposes. There are fees, guidelines and risks to consider.  Withdrawals or surrenders from variable annuities may be subject to ordinary income taxes and, if made prior to age 59½, may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. Variable annuities are subject to market risk including loss of principal.  

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Creating Better Outcomes Through Effective Portfolio Management

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 4

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Rob Klapprodt
Corporate Strategy Officer, 

Vestmark

Speaker
Heeren Pathak
  Chief Technology Officer

Vestmark

 

Speaker
Curt Overway, CFA
 President & PM - Managed Portfolio Advisors, 
Natixis

 

The right platform solution can bring portfolio management scale and efficiency to your practice throughout many critical parts of your workflow.  We will cover four key elements of practice efficiency strengthened by the Vestmark solution:

 

  1. Portfolio construction, management, rebalancing and trading scale and flexibility that enables you to efficiently create custom portfolios for your individual clients;

  2. Exception based process flow powered by patented heat-maps, customizable alerts, and data presented to you in a uniquely actionable way;

  3. Consistent, consolidated, integrated data and workflow that creates a frictionless advice flow and experience for your clients;

  4. Outsourcing options for some of your investment management via our manager marketplace or some of your trading execution / overlay portfolio management through our model trading service to create further scale for your business

 


Looking Beyond Yield: Four Key Muni Drivers

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

November 28

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Lyle Fitterer, CFA
Co-Head of WFAM Global Fixed Income, Managing Director, 

Head of Municipal Fixed Income, Wells Fargo Asset Management

 

 

Volatility has increased and yields are rising. The challenge now is to know where to find potential opportunities and avoid unseen risks.  Understanding how to look beyond yield to unlock value from fixed-income markets is critical to helping your clients reach their financial goals.

 

Join the live CE-accredited webinar on Wednesday, November 28, at 2 p.m. ET to:

  • Hear why our experts manage to total return rather than focusing exclusively on yield
  • Examine the four distinct sources of long-term muni outperformance

  • Understand how balancing these drivers to invest opportunistically in any environment may benefit investors

 

 

 

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The Investment Case For Crypto: How Leading Financial Advisors Are Thinking About Crypto And Its Role In Client Portfolios

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

November 19

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

Accepted for 1 CFP Board CE credit and 1 Hour of CE credit toward CIMA/CIMC/CPWA designations

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman

Speaker
Ric Edelman
Executive Chairman, 

Edelman Financial Services LLC

Speaker
Matt Hougan
  Global Head of Research

Bitwise Asset Management

 

 

In the past few months, the endowments of Yale, Harvard and Stanford have all made their first allocations to crypto. But what is the real investment case, and how are financial advisors talking about crypto with clients? In this one-hour webinar, legendary financial adviser Ric Edelman joins ETF guru and noted crypto expert Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management to examine the role crypto can and should play in advisor portfolios.

 

Among the topics covered in this webinar:

  • The Fundamental Drivers of Crypto Returns

  • The Best Approach to Investing In Crypto

  • The Top Five Risks and Opportunities Facing Crypto Investors Today

 

Cybersecurity for Financial Advisors: What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Clients

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary CoffeeCast

 

November 15

11:00 am - 11:20 am ET

 

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Featuring
Leon Johnson
Chief Information Security Officer, Securities America

 

 

As a financial advisor, you need to ask yourself, “What am I doing about the threat of cybersecurity?” You must be confident with your answer because your clients, regulators or auditors will likely ask you the same question. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to develop a solid plan.

 

To help you get started, join Securities America Chief Information Security Officer Leon Johnson at 11 a.m. ET on November 15 for our latest CoffeeCast, “Cybersecurity for Financial Advisors: What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Clients.” 


 

Weathering The Storm

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

November 7

12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman

Speaker
Josh Duitz
SVP, Global Equities

Speaker
Nick Robinson
  Senior Investment Manager, Global Emerging Markets

 

 

 

Portfolio managers Josh Duitz and Nick Robinson will provide a timely update for both developed and emerging markets. With an emphasis on high-quality companies and attractive dividend-yielding stocks, their funds may provide a solution for those seeking both growth and income. Many regions of the world have underperformed in 2018, but attractive dividends are still available—and some are even growing. 

 

Why now? Both funds are investing in regions around the world that are selling at historically low valuations; they continue to find stocks which are paying attractive dividends and earnings growth remains strong. Each fund is broadly diversified and is selling at a steep discount. With all the headlines surrounding China, India, Europe and Latin America, we think that now may be a great time to hear their perspective on how they are navigating this volatile period. 

 

 


The End of Globalization? How to Invest in a New Era.

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

Complimentary Webcast

 

On Demand

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Featuring
Martin Schulz
Managing Director, International Equity

 

 

The threat of trade wars, transnational cyberattacks, rising populism, changing demographics — wherever you turn, you see fault lines running through the global marketplace. 

 

These developments are leading investors to ask two critical questions: Are we witnessing a sustained reversal in the post-World War II globalization trend? Will we find attractive international equity opportunities in this climate? 

 

The webinar will put the current environment in perspective, with a focus on long-term macro trends that will shape global financial markets and economic growth in the years to come. The message: International investing continues to offer ample opportunities for investors even as markets undergo change. 

 

During this webcast, you will learn why:

  • Country selection plays a major role in finding candidates for your equity portfolio.

  • Active investing offers significantly more promise in international markets versus domestic.

  • A wide range of market cap and developed/emerging market exposure offers the best chance for international investing success. 

 

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the PNC Funds carefully before investing. A prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information may be obtained at 800-622-FUND (3863) or pncfunds.com. Please read it carefully before investing.

 

PNC Funds is not affiliated with Financial Advisor Magazine or Private Wealth Magazine.

 


Healthcare Is Expensive And Broken: Here's Plan B

 

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Complimentary Webcast

 

October 2

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Dr. Dan Carlin
Founder, WorldClinic

 

 

This webinar will review the current state of the healthcare system, and how it poses a threat to everyone’s quality of life—and savings—in retirement. Dr. Carlin will provide a clear explanation of how the current healthcare system works, financially and clinically, and provide a plan for how individuals can ensure they receive good care that doesn’t sacrifice their retirement savings. 

 

The widespread practice of unfair and unreasonable billing for ER visits is beginning to gain publicity, and patients are becoming aware of the financial risks that come with accepting average healthcare and average insurance. This webinar will provide detail on common tactics for unfair billing, in addition to:

  • How to find a truly good doctor who will prevent serious, and expensive, chronic illnesses.

  • How to take charge of your own healthcare so that you don’t get taken advantage of.

  • How to maintain your quality of life through good healthcare so that you don’t spend your retirement in poor physical and financial health.

  • How to maximize the impact of your healthcare spending.

 


Rising Rates And Fixed Income

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September 20

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Brian Westhoff, CFA
Head of Multi-Sector Portfolio Management

Speaker
Ben Miller, CFA
   Co-head of High Yield Portfolio Management

Speaker
Jason Felderman, CFA

Senior Bank Loan Portfolio Manager

 

 

Not all asset classes are created equal: Have you utilized asset classes within fixed income to help manage through a rising interest rate environment?

 

You don’t have to be in financial services to know the Fed has raised rates seven times in the last three years.  However, not every asset class in fixed income reacts the same to increasing rates. Please join Brian Westhoff, Ben Miller and Jason Felderman,  fixed income portfolio managers from Aegon Asset Management* US, for a panel discussion on how different asset classes, including intermediate term bonds, high yield and bank loans, have performed in the current rate environment and what to expect from each asset class moving forward.  The team plans to discuss a range of topics, including how future rate increases and quantitative tightening could affect each asset class, global influences on U.S. rates, and risks to consider in addition to interest rate risk within fixed income.

 


Why You Needed Continuity And Succession Plans Yesterday

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

September 12

11:00 - 11:20 am ET

 

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Featuring
Roger Verboon, CExP, BFA
Director of Practice Succession and Acquisition, Securities America

 

 

You would never tell clients not to prepare for the future. But if you don’t have a continuity and succession plan, isn’t that what you’re telling yourself? 

Every day that you choose to operate without these critical plans, you put clients, family and staff at greater financial risk. 

To learn how you can eliminate that risk, join Roger Verboon, Securities America’s director of practice succession and acquisition, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. EDT, for our latest CoffeeCast, “Why You Needed Continuity and Succession Plans Yesterday.” 

In the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee, you’ll learn why continuity and succession planning is vital to your practice and some simple steps you can take today to start building a plan that’s right for you, your staff, your family and your clients.

 

 


Crypto For Financial Advisors: Hard Questions, Straight Answers, No Hype 

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

July 19

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Hunter Horsley
CEO and Co-Founder, Bitwise Asset Management

 

 

The digital asset space is full of hype and hypotheticals, making it difficult to determine the true value of cryptocurrencies as an asset class. In this webinar, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley tackles the true risks and opportunities in crypto, and explores whether adding a carefully managed, targeted allocation to crypto can improve a portfolio’s risk-adjusted returns.

 

Topics include:

  • The Fundamental Drives of Crypto Returns: The bull and bear case for long-term crypto prices

  • The Right Approach: A survey of different investment approaches

  • Blockchain vs. Bitcoin: Different investments, different outcomes - everything you need to know

 

 

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The Generations Project

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

July 18

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Ned Dane 

SVP and Head of OppenheimerFunds' Private Client Group

 

 

After two years of researching the investment behaviors and attitudes of high-net-worth (HNW) Millennials, OppenheimerFunds has extended its thought leadership with The Generations Project, which captures insight from older and younger Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation—as well as the advisors who serve HNW clients.

 

The Generations Project, created in partnership with CoreData Research, builds on OppenheimerFunds’ past studies, both in terms of the number of participants (nearly 2,000 investors and advisors in the U.S. and the U.K.) and their level of investable assets ($500,000 to $25 million). In this session Ned Dane, Head of OppenheimerFunds’ Private Client Group, will share the key findings and its implications for advisors.

 

 

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Building The Future: Three Key Steps To Growing Your Next-Gen Business

 

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July 10

11:00 - 11:20 am ET

 

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Featuring
Theresa Homecillo
Licensing and Registration Manager, Securities America

 

Don’t buy into the stereotypes. Many next-generation professionals have great-paying jobs and are looking for the right advisor to help them grow their assets. Who will they turn to manage those funds? With the right plan, it can be you. But to earn their business, you’ll need to rethink many of your tried-and-true practices.

 

To get started building your plan to attract and retain next-generation clients, join Theresa Homecillo, Securities America manager of licensing and registration for this informative CoffeeCast. In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee, Theresa will share how to define your ideal next-gen client, what services you should offer them and how to develop a pricing strategy that fits their needs and yours.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Wealthy Healthy Heart: How Good Cardiac Health Builds Your Legacy (And Your Clients' Too)

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

June 19

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

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Featuring
Dan Carlin, MD
Founder and CEO, WorldClinic

 

 

Heart disease is the cause of 1 of every 4 deaths in the US source

 

The average cost of treatment for a heart attack is $38,501 source

 

Your heart health is your key asset for a long and healthy career, retirement, and legacy.

 

In this webcast, learn how to prevent poor heart health and learn the financial benefits of protecting it. Plus, learn how you can help your clients protect their heart health so they can stay active and healthy to build their wealth and protect their legacy.

 

This webcast will outline the specific financial risks of poor heart health and how to counter them. Plus, you will learn the simple steps you and your clients can take today to support your cardiac health supplements, diet, exercise, and medicine. With some planning and good habits, you can protect yourself from a heart attack and other heart problems.

 

 

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Predicting The Markets In Trump World

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

May 15

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Dr. Ed Yardeni
President, Yardeni Research, Inc.

 

 

President Donald Trump’s policies have been both bullish and bearish for stocks. His deregulation moves and tax cuts have been good for earnings. His “America First” protectionism has increased the risks of a trade war, which would be bearish for stocks. In this webcast, Dr. Ed Yardeni will discuss some insights from his 40 years as an eminent Wall Street prognosticator to predicting how this tug of war between Trump’s bullish and bearish policies will play out.   

 

In 2018, Dr. Ed published Predicting the Markets: A Professional Autobiography In this book, he shares his unique insights into predicting the trends and cycles in the domestic and global economies and financial markets—including stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies—based on the first 40 years of his career on Wall Street.

 

Dr. Ed was among the first Wall Street strategists to see the bullish consequences of disinflation and globalization for stocks and bonds during the 1980s and 1990s. He was the first economist on Wall Street to recognize the importance of Baby Boom demographic trends. In 1993, he started writing about the “High-Tech Revolution in the US of @”—presaging the enormous impact that technological advances would have on life today. After China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, he foresaw the resulting commodity boom. Dr. Ed turned bearish on financial services stocks during June 2007 before the financial crisis hit with full force. Although he wasn’t bearish enough on the overall stock market back then, he correctly called the market’s bottom the week after it was hit in March 2009, remaining steadfastly bullish during the nine-year bull run through the start of 2018.

 

 

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5 Ways Technology Will Change How You Age

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

April 9

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
John Diehl
Senior Vice President, Strategic Markets at Hartford Funds

 

 

A new array of devices and services is transforming retirement, making it easier for aging clients to work, stay healthy, live at home and remain connected to friends and family.

 

For the next generation of retirees, one question will trump all others: How do you add life to longer lives? As people live longer, and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you find a rewarding second career? How do you stay close with friends and family? How do you maintain independence and mobility? How do you embrace new experiences?

 

The answer: technology. With the advent of smartphones and constant connectedness, a new peer-to-peer, on-demand economy has emerged. With a simple swipe or tap of an app, information and services are available at our fingertips.

 

During this webcast you'll learn:

  • A new array of devices and services that will make it easier for your aging clients to work, stay healthy, live at home and remain connected to friends and family
  • The opportunity for advisors to focus on the income that will be necessary to address specific needs in later life. Moreover, a longevity specialist  serves as a connector between clients and trusted, vetted services that provide solutions to the jobs of longevity
  • Practical ideas to help your clients experience the capabilities of these new apps and devices

 

 

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Increasing Your Human Impact As You Deliver Advice

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

April 4

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman

Speaker
Mitch Anthony
President, Advisor Insights Inc.

Speaker
Steve Sanduski
   President, Belay Advisor

 

 

 

Ironically, the best way to compete in our modern age is to…become more human with communication skills that automation can't deliver.

 

In some ways advances help us and in other ways they impede us. (Think of trying to communicate with a text zombie friend.)

 

One thing is for sure, developing lasting relationships is an art and skill set that requires each of us to be at our absolute 'human best' when communicating with our clients. Now is the perfect time to differentiate ourselves from the pack by leveraging our humanity.

 

In this call Mitch and Steve will discuss;

 

  • The most powerful communication and discovery factors tied to money management and how you can leverage them.
  • The intangible value a great advisor brings through their advice that can never be commoditized.
  • How to leverage your humanity toward increasing understanding and building empathy.
  • Why communicating with the client about their journey is more important than the destination.

 

As the cost of investing is being driven down toward zero the value of advice is shifting from simply trying to increase return on investment, to enhancing Return on Life. In this call, you'll learn the key communicating and guidance skills advisors need to thrive in a Return on Life world.

 

 

 

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What Does Fiduciary Rule Mean For Income Distribution?

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March 27

11:00 - 11:20 am ET

 

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Featuring
Zachary Parker, MBA, CFP
Wealth Management and Product Strategy, Securities America

 

Much of the industry talk since the Department of Labor rolled out the fiduciary rule has centered on what’s required of advisors who help clients accumulate assets.

 

But what does it mean to be a fiduciary under the new regulations if your practice focuses on distributing those assets to clients during retirement?

 

In this latest installment of the popular CoffeeCast series, Zach Parker, Securities America’s vice president of wealth management and product strategy, covers strategies for conducting due diligence and documenting your income distribution recommendations. 

 

Whether income distribution is a vital part of your business model or you’re considering adding it as demand for expertise in this critical area of financial planning grows, you won’t want to miss this important CoffeeCast.

 

 

 

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Profitable Stock & ETF Strategies In A Volatile Market

 

Complimentary Webcast

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March 20

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Carlton Neel
COO, Chaikin Investments

 

Take advantage of market volatility! Discover how to help clients profit from volatile periods—and how to protect their portfolios.

 

Carlton Neel, COO of Chaikin Investments, will demonstrate stock and ETF strategies for capitalizing on big market swings. This event is acceptable for 1 continuing education credit (for live webcast only).

 

Plus, you’ll also discover how to:

  • Generate new ideas: Identify stocks and ETFs with the highest potential to outperform from volatility.
  • Minimize Client Exposure: Identify early warning signs for when to sell or reduce a position, or avoid all together.
  • Enhance client communication: Monitor client portfolios & holdings, instantly access research reports for ~5,000 stocks, validate investment ideas with 3rd party research.
  • Save valuable time: Analyze information in a fraction of the time so that you can move on to other tasks.

 

 

 

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Personal Wealth & Brain Health: Protect The Ultimate Wealth Engine

 

Complimentary Webcast 

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March 8

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

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Chris Holloway

Featuring
Daniel Carlin, MD
Founder & CEO

WorldClinic
 

 

 

1 in 3 American seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.*

 

Your brain is your key asset for success.

 

In this webcast, learn about the financial benefits of protecting your cognitive health. Plus, learn how you can help your clients protect their cognitive health so they can stay sharp as they age, build their wealth, and protect it.  

 

This webcast will outline the specific costs of poor cognitive health and how to prevent them, the simple steps you and your clients can take today to protect your brain from aging (including what supplements to take), and the cutting-edge treatments you can take advantage of to protect your brain from conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 

*Source: Alzheimer's Association

 

 

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How To Use Concierge Medicine For Fortune Building

 

Complimentary Webcast 

 

January 18

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

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Chris Holloway

Featuring
Daniel Carlin, MD
Founder & CEO

WorldClinic
 

 

 

Learn how to use concierge medicine to help you and your clients reduce your medical costs, especially as you get older. Join us for an overview of how concierge medicine can help you save money against your deductible, get the best insurance pricing, and live longer to strengthen your personal and financial legacy. Dr. Carlin will review how to find a good concierge practice and the specific steps you can take to start increasing your health so you can increase your wealth.

 

The Problem

Clients and advisors don’t have a clear way to address the financial and personal risks of poor health. The healthcare costs that come with aging are unpredictable and can be exponential. Many advisors do not have strategies to manage these risks for their clients. Advisors need a clear way to manage potentially huge healthcare costs in retirement and to build deeper relationships with their clients by helping them with matters outside their portfolio.  

 

The Solution

Health risks can be managed and reduced with concierge medicine just like financial risks. Concierge medicine provides a clear and effective way to help your clients save on healthcare costs as they age. This talk will show you how to save on out-of-pocket health expenses, time, and insurance costs. Longevity is important to all family members and stakeholders, by increasing the client’s health and quality of life, advisors can create strong bonds with their clients and their client’s families.

 

 

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Curing The Incurable: The Advisor's Guide To Stem Cell Science

 

Complimentary Webcast 

 

December 14

2:00-3:00 pm ET

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Chris Holloway

Featuring
Daniel Carlin, MD
Founder & CEO

WorldClinic
 

 

 

Stem cell therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of many conditions, and even longevity itself.  Pioneering physician Dr. Daniel Carlin will provide an introduction to stem cell therapy along with real-world examples of how it’s curing previously incurable diseases, and how anyone can access these therapies in a safe and credible way.

 

The webcast will outline how stem cells have worked successfully in specific cases of parkinsonism, dementia, heart failure, sexual function, and orthopedics. Dr. Carlin will provide a framework for how to select a reputable and safe stem cell provider, and how to work with a doctor who will help their patients get stem cell therapy if it’s right for them.

 

 

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Client Acquisition Mastery In The New World Of High Regulation, Digital Advisors, And Disruptive Technology

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 13

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

 

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Directed By
Bill Bachrach

Founder of the AdvisorRoadmap
Virtual Training Platform

 

True or False: Most advisors work too many hours for too little money for too many of the wrong clients. 

 

The responses from the polls we ran on our last online training indicate that this is true: 

  • 90% of advisors said they need or want to make more money. 
  • 69% said they want to work fewer hours per week and take more REAL vacation every year. 
  • 92% said they would like to have a smaller total number of clients who each pay them more. 

What about you? Chances are very high that your current approach to client acquisition practically guarantees that you will work too many hours for too little money for too many of the wrong clients. 

Ironically, most advisors want exactly the opposite: more money, less hours, and more of the right clients. 

 

1. Money. 

2. Time. 

3. Smaller total number of clients who each pay you more. 

 

If you have a sincere desire to get better in any, or all, of these areas enroll yourself in this free, online live training session with Bill Bachrach. 

 

In addition to getting the most clear and concise definition of “client acquisition” you’ve ever heard, in about an hour, from the comfort of your
own office, you will discover the answers to 4 vital questions: 

1. Who should be your target client and why? 
2. Why is it easy to "steal" (rescue) the best clients from established advisors? 
3. What’s the BIG mistake that most advisors make and what to do about it? 
4. What are the keys to successful Client Acquisition, like where to find higher-net-worth prospects? 

In addition to the answers to these questions, Bill shares case studies, stories, and examples of what the best advisors do well and what most advisors are doing wrong. 

In order to improve your quality of life, work fewer hours, acquire the RIGHT clients, and make more money, join us LIVE for this training session. 

P.S. Too little money, too many work hours, and too many of the wrong clients didn’t happen by accident. This problem will NOT fix itself.

 

 

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2018 Investment Insights: Watch And Wait

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 11

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

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Speaker
Lyle Fitterer, CFA
Co-Head of WFAM Global Fixed Income / Managing Director, Head of Municipal Fixed Income, Wells Fargo Funds

Speaker
Brian Jacobsen, Ph.D., CFA, CFP
   Senior Investment Strategist, Multi-Asset Solutions, Wells Fargo Funds

 

 

 

Hear from our speakers as they reflect on the year that was and provide their perspectives on key drivers in the year ahead.

 

Attend this live, interactive webinar to get our exclusive views on:

  • Watching for evidence in 2018 of whether this global environment of synchronized growth and low inflation will begin to fray around the edges
  • Waiting patiently yet actively for more clarity on interest rates and expansion
  • How our portfolio managers are positioning their portfolios

Get our take on economic developments and market trends to help you educate and guide your clients in the new year. 

 

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Capturing The Growth Of Emerging Markets

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 7

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

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Featuring
Kevin Carter
Founder, EMQQ

 

 

After a decade of poor performance Emerging Markets are coming back in favor.  And while most broad Emerging Markets ETFs are enjoying a very good year, certain sectors and themes are doing even better.  Learn how investors can tap into what McKinsey & Co. calls “the greatest growth story in the history of capitalism” - the growth of the Emerging Markets consumer.   As these “next billion” consumers gain access to smartphones and the internet they are increasingly consuming online.  EMQQ provides investors exposure to this fast growing secular trend through Emerging Markets Internet companies like Alibaba, Tencent, Mercado Libre and Yandex.

 

 

 

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Why Dividend Growers May Be More Important Now Than Ever

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

December 5

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

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Featuring
Tony DeSpirito
Portfolio Manager, Equity Dividend Fund

 

Markets are nearing historic highs, stock valuations are stretched, and rising rates are ahead. To meet these challenges, look to companies that have solid dividends today with the capability of growing dividends over time.

 

Please join BlackRock’s Tony DeSpirito, Portfolio Manager of the Equity Dividend Fund as he discusses:

  • Views on the current market environment

  • How investors are looking to dividend strategies to find attractively valued stocks

  • How to protect against volatility and rising rates

 

 

 

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Proving Worth: The Values Of Affluent Millennials

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

November 29

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Ned Dane
SVP and Head of OppenheimerFunds' Private Client Group

Speaker
Richard Orlando, Ph.D.
   Family Wealth & Family Business Coach, Consultant and Author

 

 

 

The financial advisory business was built on the success of the baby boomer generation. But now the biggest wealth transfer in history is underway: $30 trillion will pass to next generation heirs over the next 30–40 years.¹ Young adults born between 1980 and 1995 are playing an ever-increasing role in how their family wealth is managed.

 

The attitudes and opinions of Millennials are quite distinct from the two generations that came before them—Baby Boomers and Generation X—because their expe¬riences are distinct as well. Millennials pose both the biggest threat to the traditional advisor model the biggest opportunity for future growth.

 

¹Source: Accenture study via CNBC, 6/16/16.

 

 

 

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When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Practice Be Ready?

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

November 28

11:00 am ET

 

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Featuring
Cory Peters
Securities America Marketing Specialist

 

Many financial advisors and their clients were impacted by the destructive hurricanes that struck the Gulf Coast and Florida recently. At the same time, devastating wildfires roared across Western states forcing people from homes and businesses. No matter where you live, an emergency can significantly impact your practice, so it’s vital to have a detailed plan to keep it up and running when disaster strikes.

 

In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee, we’ll give you the details needed to start building your practice’s emergency plan.  We’ll cover essentials, including:

  • Offsite data storage

  • An email communication system

  • An emergency calling list

  • Preapproved communication materials

  • And more

 

Should an emergency impact your business, this could the best 20 minutes you’ve ever invested.

 

 

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Become The Expert The Wealthy Want

 

Complimentary Webcast

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Russ Alan Prince
Executive Director, 
Private Wealth Magazine

Speaker
John Bowen
   Founder, CEG Worldwide 

 

 

 

Acquire New Affluent Clients and Assets with Thought Leadership

 

If you are ready...

 

...to attract a steady stream of the right wealthy clients and serve them well, while having more time for yourself...

 

...to make even more money without greater demands on you...

 

...to move up market to source wealthier clients - no matter how affluent your client base is today...

 

...for a proven $250 billion turnkey business development process where you become the expert the wealthy want - regardless of how long you've been in business...

 

You are ready to Become the Expert the Wealthy Want - don't miss our all-new Advanced Master Class.

 

 

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Scale Your Practice With Model Portfolios

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

November 9

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Michael Gates, CFA
Director, Head of North America Model Portfolio Solutions within BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies Group

Speaker
Greg Weiss
   Director, Head of BlackRock's Managed Accounts Business 

 

 

 

Advisors are facing an increasingly challenging market environment with pressure from fee compression, regulatory changes and technological advancements. Many are turning to model portfolios to help them build stronger practices and better address client needs.

 

Join BlackRock’s Greg Weiss, Head of Managed Accounts, and Michael Gates, Lead Portfolio Manager and Head of Model Portfolio Solutions, to hear how model portfolios can be used to help:

 

  • Scale and simplify your practice
  • Implement cost-effective portfolios across risk profiles
  • Strengthen your practice with a defined investment process

 

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How To Become Your Clients' "Advisor For Life" Using

Life-Centered Planning™

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

November 8

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman

Speaker
Mitch Anthony
President, Advisor Insights Inc.

Speaker
Steve Sanduski
   President, Belay Advisor

 

 

 

If you continue business as usual, you’ll be run out of business by advisors who understand that as the pace of technology change continues to accelerate, the value of everything heads toward zero--except one thing. That one thing is human experiences. Human experiences cannot be copied, commoditized or digitized.

 

You deliver a “human experience” by making “the life of the client the core of the conversation, not the accounts of the client.” We call this process Life-Centered Planning and the planners who deliver it are called Life-Centered Planners. Life-Centered Planners understand that money is simply a tool to help clients get the best Return on Life possible with the money they have. These planners focus on mastering the conversations around what is really important to the client.

 

In this new webcast, Financial Life Planning pioneer Mitch Anthony and Advisor Coaching expert Steve Sanduski will demonstrate the discovery processes necessary to capture your clients’ life story, and to master the conversations that forge a long-term relationship that is memorable and meaningful.

 

You’ll learn how to deliver the three breakthrough Return on Life conversations with your clients:

 

  1. How did I arrive at my perspectives on money? Tool: The Fiscalosophy Profile, which discovers the client’s perspectives on 8 key financial issues.
  2. How can I get the best life possible with the money I have? Tool: The ROL Index, which measures satisfaction with how money is being managed in their life.
  3. Am I financially prepared for life’s big transitions? Tool: The $Lifeline, which tracks forthcoming transitions in the client’s life.

 

By mastering the conversations and using these tools, you will help your clients live their best life possible and be indispensable to them.

 

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Avoid The Top 3 Mistakes Advisors Make In Social Security Planning

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

November 1

2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Bill Meyer
Founder and CEO

 

Don’t fall into the traps other advisors do when conducting Social Security planning with clients. On this webinar, the recognized leader in Social Security planning will share the top 3 mistakes most advisors make in Social Security planning.

 

Join Bill Meyer, Founder and CEO of Social Security Solutions, Inc. and creator of the SSAnalyzer, for a discussion on:

 

  • Common mistakes most advisors make and how to avoid them

  • Best practices in practice management around Social Security

  • How to use Social Security to bridge to a broader retirement income conversation

 

Like successful investing, successfully developing an associate advisor takes the right plan. To get started on your plan, sign up for this insightful webinar today.

 

 

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How To Master Client Acquisition In The New World Of High Regulation, Digital Advisors And Disruptive Technology

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

October 30

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

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Directed By
Bill Bachrach
Founder of the AdvisorRoadmap
Virtual Training Platform

 

During this online training, you’ll learn how to use the new disrupted world of high regulation, digital advisors, and disruptive technology to your advantage and clearly differentiate yourself from other advisors, so you can get hired by great clients, and grow your business faster than ever.

 

What you’ll learn from attending this online training with Bill Bachrach:

 

  • How to quickly build trust with prospective Ideal Clients and increase the trust you've earned with existing clients.
  • How to discover and engage prospective high-net-worth clients.
  • How to master the initial client meeting by making a deep emotional connection.
  • How to create and articulate your client value promise so you get hired in the first meeting.
  • How to have engaging, meaningful conversations with anyone, anywhere so you become a client acquisition machine.
  • The 7 Critical Conversations to Build & Maintain 7-Figure Planning and Advice Business.
  • How to get higher up-front fees for planning and bigger ongoing fees for advice.

 

If you would like an improved quality of life, would like to work less hours, serve the RIGHT type of clients, and make more money, you don't want to miss this training.

 

 

 

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Using ETFs To Build Managed Portfolios

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

October 26

1:30 - 2:30 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Kevin O'Leary
Chairman, O'Shares ETFs, Investor on ABC Shark Tank and CNBC Contributor

 

Speaker
Connor O'Brien
   CEO

O'Shares ETFs
 

 

Speaker
Rob Stein

CEO

Astor Investments
 

 

Inflows to US Equity ETFs have reached record levels in 2017, over $300 billion, but choosing the best ETFs to fit into yours or others asset allocation models is important. 

 

Global investors, Kevin O’Leary, Chairman, O’Shares ETFs (Investor on ABC Shark Tank and CNBC Contributor), Connor O’Brien, CEO, O’Shares ETFs and Rob Stein, CEO, Astor Investments will share how they are using ETFs to build fundamental bottoms up and top down managed portfolios and asset models with less risk. 

 

Join us as our speakers discuss:

  • Managed Investment Solutions Focused on US & Global Equity Investing
  • Why Invest Globally? Now? Using ETFs?
  • What is Special About O'Shares ETFs?
  • What is the "Chairman's Portfolio" Strategy?
  • How does Astor Investment Management Manage Risk?
  • The Astor Economic Index

 

 

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The Keys to Managing, Leading and Mentoring an Associate Advisor

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

October 18

4:15 - 4:35 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Jeff Sietstra
Senior Business Consultant

 

As more and more advisors discover the advantages of building a branch, demand for associate advisors is growing. A young, next-generation advisor can be a valuable asset to your practice -- but only if you set them up for success.

 

In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee, Securities America Senior Business Consultant Jeff Sietstra will walk you through the keys to effectively manage, lead and mentor an associate advisor. You’ll learn how to:

  • Develop an effective hiring strategy

  • Determine the right roles and responsibilities

  • Determine a timeline for development

  • Build the right compensation plan

  • And more

Like successful investing, successfully developing an associate advisor takes the right plan. To get started on your plan, sign up for this insightful webinar today.

 

 

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Rise With The Robots: Investing In The Flourishing Field Of Robotics And Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

October 12

3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

 

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Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Chris Buck
Head of Capital Markets & Sales,        ROBO Global

Speaker
Wyatt Newman, Ph.D.
   Prof. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robotics, AI and Industrial Automation are drastically transforming the way we work, travel, and live our lives. Robots are vacuuming our floors and building our products, algorithms are writing our sports pages and in the very near future, our cars will be driving us.

 

Robotics and AI are foundational technologies penetrating every industry in multiple ways and applications - creating a diverse and significant investment opportunity. We will discuss the growth potential, trends and the universe of companies; ranging from the enabling technologies to the applications at work right now. Most importantly, how you can capture exposure to the robotics and artificial intelligence investment opportunity. 

 

Align your portfolio with the future - invest in the rise of the robots.

 

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Not All Exchange Traded Funds Are Created Equal

 

Complimentary Webcast

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Featuring
Richard Radnay
Chief Technology Officer

 

 

For over 15 years, XTF has provided ETF investors with reference data, proprietary analytics and tools on ETFs. ETFs are XTF's only business. We invite you to join us for this webinar as we explore how ETFs can help you build stronger investment portfolio for your client using  XTF's dynamic ETF analysis.

 

XTF provides comprehensive ETF ratings, research, and investment decision support tools to retail investors and financial institutions worldwide.  XTF's transparent methodology provides extensive investment decision support tools in the industry.  XTF.com offers the most powerful and meticulously maintained suite of tools and proprietary analytical data available for Exchange Traded Funds investing. Coverage includes 100% of the US market, with coverage expanding to include Canada, Europe & Asia later this year. The webinar will highlight how XTF can help you make investment decisions, conduct industry and product analysis and build research and portfolio tools.  

 

The site is easy to use, the design and information is intuitively linked.  The webcast will cover:

  • Our Transparent ETF ratings methodology that allows you to easily compare ETFs

  • Compare ETFs side-by-side using XTFs comprehensive database and charting capabilities

  • Review fact sheets and export data

  • Search ETFs by investment objective and natural language

  • View XTF Thematic Global Heat Maps that allows you to visually track performance and flow of funds through regions, countries, sectors and industries

 

All attendees will receive a 15-day complimentary trial of XTF.com and a 50% discount if you sign up for a subscription on the website. 

 

 

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How To Live To 106.. And Beyond: Longevity Planning To Maximize Your (And Your Client's) Lifespan

 

September 21

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast 

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Chris Holloway

Featuring
Daniel Carlin, MD
Founder & CEO

WorldClinic
 

 

 

Learn how to make yourself and your clients live longer and healthier lives. Join us for an overview of longevity planning with author and telemedicine pioneer Dr. Daniel Carlin. Dr. Carlin will discuss the amazing capabilities of genome sequencing, advanced biomarker testing, stem cell treatments, and how they are going to make 100+ year lifespans commonplace.

 

The Problem

Clients and advisors don't have a clear way to address the financial and personal risks of poor health. The healthcare costs that come with aging are unpredictable and can be exponential.

 

Advisors and others who work with the affluent need new ways to strengthen their relationships with all family members. 77% of advisors lose clients when wealth transfer occur.

 

The Solution

Predictable and unpredictable health risks can be managed and reduced, just like financial risks. Longevity planning provides a clear process for identifying your or your client's unique risks (as revealed by genome sequencing), determining clear metrics to track those risks, and then making a treatment plan to reduce each of those risks as much as possible. Longevity is important to all family members and stakeholders, by increasing the client's health and quality of life, advisors can create strong bonds with their clients and their client's families.

 

 

 

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How To Speak The Language Of TRUST:

Communication Skills That Are Essential To Acquire More High-Net-Worth Clients And Generate More Revenue

 

September 19 

 

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Directed By
Bill Bachrach
Founder of the AdvisorRoadmap
Virtual Training Platform

 

Learn how to improve your communication skills and know exactly what to say and what NOT to say in order to attract the clients you really want.

 

If you want clients to trust you, hire you, move all their money to you, implement the advice from your planning process, keep working with you in any market or economic conditions, and introduce you to everyone they know... you need to have strong communication skills.

 

Words matter a lot. What you say, how you say it, and when you say it can make all the difference in the world to your success or failure.

 

If you’d like to learn exactly what to say and what NOT to say in order to attract and retain the clients you really want, you're invited to attend a free training webcast with Bill Bachrach.

 

When you learn to speak the language of trust, you can create relationships where people trust you enough to do business with you in a fairly short period of time.

 

Everyone has an imaginary “trust dial” embedded in their subconscious mind. Everything you say and do moves the needle on their trust dial in one direction or the other.

 

What moves the trust dial most effectively is an emotional connection that comes from understanding who people are and what’s truly important to them.

 

Join us for this free webcast and learn how to speak the language of trust so you can move the “trust dial” needle in the right direction, on-purpose.  As a result your clients will get more value and you will generate more revenue from planning fees, advice fees, AUM, and insurance and annuity business.

 

Register now for the free training and learn these important skills.

 

 

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Fed Balance Sheet Reduction And An ETF That Plays Defense Against Rising Rates

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

September 18

1:00-2:00 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Bryce Doty, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager, 

Sit Investment Associates
 

 

We are all paying attention to the Fed’s reduction of their $4.5 trillion balance sheet, a plan they have publicly stated as part of normalizing policy, but to help assess what outcome this will create for bond investors, it is worth asking…

 

Who will replace this disappearing demand for bonds? Investors won’t suddenly have an extra couple of trillion to fill the void.  Yields will need to rise to attract new investors. Specifically in that case, it is likely the two to ten year maturity Treasury rates will rise to entice those investors to switch to bonds and when they do, what pressure will that put on the investments they are selling?

 

The Fed’s normalizing, and the market’s reaction, has the potential to adversely affect the value of bond portfolios, which is why we created the Sit Rising Rate ETF (RISE) as a strategic hedge for bond investors. It is our view that now may be the time to protect bond portfolios and reduce risk before the Fed meets September 20th.  Hedging is similar to collision insurance – it’s only effective to have in place before the accident occurs.   

 

Please join this webinar given by ETFMG and Bryce Doty, the fund’s portfolio manager, for a detailed look at RISE.

 

Accepted for one hour of CFP® CE Credit. 

 

For Financial Professionals Only. 

 

Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This material must be accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

The Sit Rising Rate ETF seeks to profit from rising interest rates by tracking the performance, before fees and expenses, of a portfolio consisting of exchange traded futures contracts and options on futures on 2, 5 and 10-year U.S. Treasury securities weighted to achieve a targeted negative 10 year average effective portfolio duration.

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. 

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk. As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund’s performance could trail that of other investments. The Fund is subject to principal risks which may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. The use of derivatives and/or short positions, such as futures and options, generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors. The Fund is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. An investor may lose all or substantially all of an investment in the Fund. Shares of the Fund are not FDIC insured, may lose value and have no bank guarantee.

 

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise, however, the Fund attempts to maintain a portfolio with a negative effective duration and therefore anticipates that an increase in interest rates may increase the Fund’s value, and a decrease in rates may lower the Fund’s value. The NAV of the Fund’s shares relates directly to the value of U.S. Treasuries and Treasury Instruments held by the Fund which are materially impacted by interest rate movements. The magnitude of the impact on value from a change in interest rates is often greater for longer-term fixed income securities than shorter-term securities.

 

You should carefully consider whether your financial condition permits you to participate in a commodity pool. In doing so, you should be aware that commodity interest trading can quickly lead to large losses as well as gains. Such trading losses can sharply reduce the net asset value of the pool and consequently the value of your interest in the pool. In addition, restriction on redemptions may affect your ability to withdraw your participation in the pool. Further, commodity pools may be subject to substantial charges for management, advisory and brokerage fees. It may be necessary for those pools that are subject to these charges to make substantial trading profits to avoid depletion or exhaustion of their assets.

 

Sit Fixed Income Advisors II, LLC (“Sit Advisors”) is registered as a “commodity trading advisor” and will act as such for the Fund.  Sit Advisors is a subsidiary of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (“Sit”).  Sit is a full product global asset manager offering management expertise in domestic equities, international equities and fixed income instruments.

 

The fund is distributed by ETFMG Financial LLC, which is not affiliated with Sit or Sit Advisors. ETF Managers Group LLC and ETFMG Financial LLC are wholly owned subsidiaries of Exchange Traded Managers Group LLC (collectively, “ETFMG”). Sam Masucci is a registered rep of ETFMG Financial LLC. 

 

 

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Start Right To Hire Right

Key questions to answer before you embark on the hiring journey 

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

September 13

4:15 - 4:35 pm ET

 

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Featuring
Laurie Burkhard
Senior Business Consultant

 

The decision to hire support staff or an associate advisor is one of the most important you can make regarding the future of your practice. But before you start the search, there are several important questions you’ll need to answer to ensure you make the best hire for you and your clients.

 

If you’re considering hiring soon, you’ll want to join Securities America Senior Business Consultant Laurie Burkhard for this informative CoffeeCast. During this 20-minute webinar (just long enough to enjoy a cup of coffee) Laurie will walk you through the important questions you’ll need to answer before you start your search to ensure you make the right hire.

 

Like successful investing, successful hiring starts with the right plan. To get started on your hiring plan, sign up for this insightful webinar today.

 

 

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Explain Spending To Clients

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

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Featuring
Mitch Anthony
President
Advisor Insights Inc.

 

Show your clients what they're spending WITHOUT running a cash-flow analysis! Join us for a breakthrough OWE-GROW-LIVE-GIVE dialogue by author, consultant and FA magazine columnist Mitch Anthony. Mitch will discuss the problems, a solution and your new client dialogue during this complimentary one-hour webcast.

 

The Problems

  • Clients don't really know (or maybe don't want to know) what they're spending. If they want to secure income in the future they're going to have to know their outgo in the present.
  • Advisors need to move away from comparative measures of success (relative investment performance) and toward highly personalized measure of success. Measuring success by comparative measures is a 'can't win' proposition for advisors and guaranteed to fail over time.

The Solution

  • A way to show clients what they're spending without asking what they are spending by gathering only 5 numbers off of their 1040 form.

There are only four things you can do with your money. You can OWE it (taxes and debt), you can GROW it, LIVE it (lifestyle spending), and you can GIVE it (charity). How you decide to manage your money will impact the quality of your life.

 

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Discover The Power And Potential Of ETFs

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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Featuring
Richard Radnay
Chief Technology Officer

 

 

XTF provides comprehensive ETF ratings, research and investment decision support tools empowering financial advisors with the ability to make informed decisions about Exchange Traded Products.  ETFs are XTFs only business. XTF.com offers the most powerful and meticulously maintained suite of tools and proprietary analytical data available for Exchange Traded Funds investing. Coverage includes 100% of the US market, with coverage expanding to include Canada, Europe & Asia later this year. The webcast will highlight how XTF can help you make investment decisions, conduct industry and product analysis and build research and portfolio tools.  

 

The site is easy to use, the design and information is intuitively linked. The webcast will cover:

  • Our Transparent ETF ratings methodology that allows you to easily compare ETFs

  • Compare ETFs side-by-side using XTFs comprehensive database and charting capabilities

  • Review fact sheets and export data

  • Search ETFs by investment objective and natural language

  • View XTF Thematic Global Heat Maps that allows you to visually track performance and flow of funds through regions, countries, sectors and industries

 

All attendees will receive a 15-day complimentary trial of XTF.com and a 50% discount if you sign up for a subscription on the website. Special code for this offer is FA2017.

 

 

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The New Era Of Retirement Coaching

 

June 7

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

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Chris Holloway

Speaker
Robert Laura
President
SYNERGOS Financial Group

 

 

 

 

Now more than ever, advisors must realize that there is much more to retirement than just the dollars and cents. Fact is, people are failing at retirement at an alarming rate because they aren’t prepared for the non-financial aspects of it.  Join retirement coaching pioneer Robert Laura as he teaches you how to:

 

  • Protect and grow your business by making deeper, more emotional connections with clients

  • Use non-financial topics and conversations to generate new business like never before

  • Gain a competitive advantage that will magnify your influence and establish you as a go-to expert

  • Find new value and purpose in your role by educating and coaching clients on retirement topics that they want and need, but don’t know who to turn to

  • Be more referable because of the impact you are having on others

 

During the webcast we will expose the fatal flaws of traditional planning, discuss how industrial age thinking about longevity is confusing clients, provide an exclusive look at how retirement coaching will push benefits planning into unchartered territory, and simple steps to make an immediate impact!  This is a game changing opportunity to become part of an exclusive group of professionals who see the significance of this trend and want to capitalize on it.  Don’t be the last one to figure this out.    

 

The Certified Professional Retirement Coach™ designation is an approved CE provider for CFP®, IMCA, ICF, SHRM and is listed on the FINRA website. 

 

 

 

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How Advisors Can Express Value In A World Of Growing Digital Competition

 

May 10

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

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Chris Holloway

Speaker
Tom Dorsey
Founder
Dorsey, Wright & Assoicates,
a Nasdaq Company

 

 

 

In a world of growing competition with more investors turning to online asset allocation companies (aka “robo-advisors”), how do you differentiate yourself and show your value-add? For many advisors this is becoming more and more difficult. According to the S&P Dow Jones SPIVA scorecard, last year more than 85% of managers underperformed the major market indices. The numbers are even worse over a rolling 10-year period. If you’re among these professionals who aren’t outperforming the Dow and the S&P 500, ask yourself what value are you bringing to your clients?

 

Join Technical Analysis guru Tom Dorsey as he discusses how you can add value in a world of growing digital competition. Tom will give practical and actionable advice on how advisors can use technology to their advantage and use it to beat the competition.

 

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Inflation - Low & Slow Or Set To Boil

 

April 20

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

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Directed By
Mark Carlson, CFA
Senior Investment Strategist
Northern Trust Asset Management

 

Has the whole world changed? The swift reaction by financial markets since the U.S. election has led advisors to ask whether the longer term outlook has changed and, if so, what they should do about it.

 

Many are nervous, curious, and even excited for the potential impact of the new administration on their portfolios and the economy. In this webinar, Mark Carlson of FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds will discuss the prospects for “reflation”. After a prolonged period of inflation well below the Federal Reserve’s target, market participants’ inflation expectations have risen with the US presidential election and optimism for fiscal stimulus.

 

The webinar will cover:

  • Sources of inflation, the perception of inflation, and the outlook for inflation;

  • How different asset classes behave in different inflation environments; and

  • How to incorporate inflation considerations into investment portfolios.

 

For financial professional use only. Not for use with the investing public.

 

Before investing, carefully consider the FlexShares investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus and a summary prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by visiting www.flexshares.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor. 

 

An investment in FlexShares is subject to numerous risks, including possible loss of principal. Fund returns may not match the return of the respective indexes. The Funds are subject to the following principal risks: asset class; commodity; concentration; counterparty; currency; derivatives; dividend; emerging markets; equity securities; fluctuation of yield; foreign securities; geographic; income; industry concentration; inflation-protected securities; infrastructure-related companies; interest rate / maturity risk; issuer; large cap; management; market; market trading; mid cap stock; MLP; momentum; natural resources; new funds; non-diversification; passive investment; privatization; small cap stock; tracking error; value investing; and volatility risk. A full description of risks is in the prospectus.

 

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Building ETF Portfolios To Generate Alpha

 

March 29

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Directed By
Marc Chaikin
Founder and CEO
Chaikin Analytics

 

Marc Chaikin, creator of Chaikin Money Flow, demonstrates how to find positive trends in equity sectors and how to utilize ETFs to construct alpha generating portfolios. Advisors will learn how to construct more nimble portfolios based on a macro, sector approach to the market. Marc will demonstrate new tools to uncover opportunities, avoid pitfalls and build smarter asset allocation models. Join us for this in-depth look at what’s moving markets that will cover how to:

 

  • Generate new ideas: Identify stocks and ETFs with the highest potential to outperform.
  • Minimize client exposure: Receive early warning signs & alerts — identify when to sell or reduce positions and which names to avoid.
  • Enhance client communication: Monitor client portfolios & holdings, instantly access research reports for ~5,000 stocks, validate investment ideas with 3rd party research.
  • Save valuable time: Analyze information in a fraction of the time so that you can move on to other tasks.

 

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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Myths, Misconceptions & Practical Uses

 

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March 22

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

Featuring
Dr. Katy Votava
Founder and President
Goodcare.com

 

 

HSAs are the most tax preferred savings accounts in the United States and yet they are surrounded by misinformation. Dr. Katy Votava will explain how HSAs work including for small businesses and individuals. As a result of this webinar, you will be able to assist your clients in maximizing this important vehicle for building wealth to pay for much needed healthcare.

 

 

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How To Generate 5-Figure Flat Fees For Service

 

March 14

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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Directed By
Bill Bachrach
Founder of the AdvisorRoadmap
Virtual Training Platform

 

In the disruptive world of declining AUM fees and the progressively lower perceived value for wealth and investment management, how do you successfully position yourself to be paid 5-figure fees that are totally separate from asset management?

 

The key is to create a Client Value Promise above-and-beyond the typical “wealth management” or investment management value proposition.

 

On this free webcast, presented by Bill Bachrach, you will learn the process top advisors use to create a compelling Client Value Promise that inspires existing clients and prospects to pay a flat fee for service. This can be in addition to AUM fees or instead of AUM compensation all together.

 

This is the exact same process Bill’s high level coaching clients use to set, and get, $36,000 - $100,000 annual flat fees for service.

 

This free online training is for you...

  • If you'd like to position yourself to be paid 5-figure fees instead of, or in addition to, asset management.

  • If you want avoid the “race to the bottom” as Artificial Intelligence continues to improve the quality of machine-based investment management while driving the price close to zero.

  • If you'd like to offer something bigger and better to your existing clients to earn a significant pay raise.

  • If you'd you to know how to “rescue” high net worth clients from their other advisors.

  • If you'd like to get out of the asset gathering game and do something simpler, more elegant, that differentiates you from the competition, and pays really well.

  • Or if you'd like to have a jump-start on the next wave of the FSI that will likely replace the current “Wealth Management” model.

 

During this webcast you will learn exactly what to do to develop a wealth-management busting client value promise and how to set your five-figure fee.

 

 

 

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Build a Better Kind of Branch

 

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March 6

 

11:00 am ET

 

Complimentary Webcast
 

Sponsored By

 

Securities America

 

 

 

Chris Holloway
Michael Belluomini

Speaker
Chris Holloway
President, CEO

Investor Securities Group, Inc.

Speaker
Michael Belluomini 
Senior Regional Director,
Branch Office Development

Securities America

 

 

Get Started Building a Better Kind of Branch

 

With demand for skilled financial advisors expected to grow and more and more advisors considering a move, it’s a great time to be a branch builder. Whether you’re adding on to an existing branch or plan to take your solo practice to the next level, you’ll want to join us March 6 at 11 a.m. ET for a can’t-miss CoffeeCast.

 

In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee, you’ll learn the strategy Chris Holloway, President and CEO of Investor Securities Group used to build a thriving super branch. Holloway will be joined by Michael Belluomini, Securities America Senior Regional Director for Branch Office Development.

 

 

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Smart Beta: The What, The Why And The How

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

November 17

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Robert D. Nestor
Managing Director and
Head of iShares Strategic Product Segments

 

 

Smart Beta ETFs use a different lens than traditional index products that can help deliver investor outcomes to help minimize risk, enhance returns and increase diversification. Learn the economic rationales behind Smart Beta premiums, how they can be harvested in ETFs and how the market has evolved, and how this space offers the best characteristics of active and index investing to help meet specific client outcomes.

 

Three reasons to attend:

  • Gain insight into the industry landscape for outcome-oriented active strategies

  • Learn about the benefits and approaches of incorporating Smart Beta ETFs in client portfolios

  • Learn how to evaluate Smart Beta ETFs to help meet client needs

 

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Offer Married Couples Lifetime Income With Fewer Compromises

 

November 2

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Charlie Landrigan
VP/West Divisional Sales Manager
MetLife

 

 

Marriage comes with plenty of compromises—from where you’ll spend the holidays to which movie you’ll watch. 

Married clients face even more compromises as they plan their retirement income for two. How can you remove some of the tough compromises they face while guaranteeing a predictable stream of income that lasts both of their lives?

 

Join us for this webcast to learn about a retirement income solution that:

  • Offers both spousal continuation and income continuation.
  • Bases income on the age of the older owner.
  • Eliminates the need to choose joint or single lifetime income at issue.

 

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Help Clients Protect And Grow Retirement Assets In Volatile Markets

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

October 18

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Kevin Macilvane
Divisional Sales Manager - Annuity

Speaker
Joe Powell
   Director Annuity Business Development

 

 

 

When it comes to saving for retirement in volatile market conditions, clients face a tough question: Should I stay or should I go? Many investors shy away from investing when conditions are rocky. 

 

Performance usually lags behind the markets because investors think with their heart instead of their head. With most clients worried about volatility, it is important to help them protect and grow at the same time, but how?

 

This exclusive webcast will explore: 

  • How equities remain a critical component for retirement savings
  • Why protection is so critical
  • Today's strategies to help protect (and grow) your client's retirement assets
  • And new strategies for a well-diversified (and protected) portfolio

 

Attendees may submit questions before and during this live event.

 

 

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Tech Tips For Firms To Improve Client Service Year Round

 

July 21

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Bill Winterberg, CFP
Founder,

FPPad

Speaker
Andrew Fulk
   Director, 

SMB Sales

 

 

Providing the best possible service for your clients is a year round responsibility. However, it can be challenging for small firms in particular to provide the same level of client support and attention as larger firms that have more staff and resources. Many partners feel tied to their desks, fearing that their absence could lead to clients not getting the level of service they expect. In the face of these challenges, progressive, cutting-edge small firms are using technologies like portals, e-signature services and remote support tools to improve workflow efficiency and provide better client support even while out of the office. Learn more about what technologies you should be weighing at your firm to keep clients happy and stay competitive year round.

 

Learning Objections:

 

  • Understand some of the most common workflow problems that uniquely face small firms year round.

  • Cover the technology trends that are changing the technology landscape for financial professionals.

  • Learn about Citrix's solutions for improving office efficiency and client service from anywhere.

 

 
 

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The Future Of Emerging Markets

 

June 28

 

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Dr. Burton Malkiel
Professor of Economics,

Princeton University

Speaker
Kevin Carter
   Founder, 

EMQQ Index

 

 

After five years of negative returns, many investors now question the value of Emerging Markets as an asset class.  Yet, in spite of concerns about the slowing Chinese economy, political turmoil in Brazil and the painful drop in commodity prices, Emerging Markets are among 2016’s best performing asset classes. This discussion will include an analysis of current Emerging Markets allocations and how those allocations are both changing and evolving at the institutional level.  The discussion will examine the role of indexing and ETFs in Emerging Markets, as well as take a look at the relative attractiveness of Emerging Markets equities today.  There will also be a discussion of the China A Share Market and Frontier Markets.  The talk will end with a review of key investment themes in Emerging Markets and how investors can gain exposure to the Emerging and Frontier Markets consumer.

 

 

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Become An Indispensable Advisor: How To Close The 70bps Gap In Your Value

 

June 23

2:00-3:00 pm ET

Complimentary Webcast

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 
Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Mitch Anthony
President,

Advisor Insights Inc.

Speaker
Steve Sanduski, CFP
   President, 

Belay Advisor

 

 

Your business is under assault from robo advisors, Vanguard and Fidelity’s low-cost call-center programs, the new DOL rule, flat markets and clients who are scrutinizing fees more closely than ever before. How will you continue to add value in an industry that faces competitive threats and shrinking margins?

 

The smart advisors have figured it out. Join us as we discuss how you can become an Indispensable Advisor and thrive in all market conditions. You’ll learn:

 
  • Why your 1% AUM fee is under assault and may only be worth 30bps.

  • Why you need a "whole new conversation" to justify your fees.

  • The 10 ways you can add value that clients will pay dearly for (Hint: it's not managing money).

  • What you can do right now to ensure you don't get fired in the next bear market.

 

 

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iShares Certification Series: ETF Education: Constructing Portfolios

 

Webcast Series
 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 
 
Sponsored by  
 
 
 
 
iShares is presenting a four-part webcast series on building client portfolios. Participate in all four sessions and receive an exclusive certificate and ETF Investor Kit.
 
Earn continuing education (CE) credits: Earn 1 CFP or CIMA credit for your 50-minute participation at each live webcast. CE registration link available at the end of each live webcast.
 

Session 1: Outcome-oriented ETFs

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  • 3 Ways to use smart beta to address investor needs

Session 2: International ETFs

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  • Globalize your portfolio to help lower cost, minimize volatility and manage currency risk

Session 3: Fixed Income ETFs

Replay link wil be available soon.

  • Learn why fixed income is the fastest growing ETF segment

Session 4: Practice Management

Wednesday, May 25 @ 4 p.m. ET

  • Building a models based practice to help scale your business

 


The Outlook for Actively Managed Fixed Income in an Era of Rising Rates

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

March 17th

2:00-3:00 pm ET

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Scott M. Kimball, CFA
Portfolio Manager,

Taplin, Canida & Habacht
 

Speaker
Adam Phillips
   Product Specialist, 

Taplin, Canida & Habacht
 

 

 

Though global growth remains a question mark, we believe that fixed income markets should respond well to the new phase of policy and further clarity from the Federal Reserve. With the long-expected divergence in monetary policy now formalized, we continue to view U.S. fixed income as attractive in a global framework. Please join us for a dynamic discussion on where we believe the opportunities for actively managed fixed-income may be found at both the sector and security level.

 

TCH Fixed Income Team, portfolio managers of the 4-star ASTON/TCH Fixed Income Fund

 

 

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Investing In A World Of Changing Healthspans

 

Complimentary Webcast

 

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This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

Speaker
John Mauldin
President,
Millennium Wave Investments

 

Everyone knows that longevity is increasing but over the next 15 years Americans are likely to experience dramatic, quality-of-life improvements in their ability to remain sharp and active thanks to advances in health care. The implications for financial advisors and their clients are far-reaching. In this webcast, noted author, futurist and thinker John Mauldin will share some of the developments he sees emerging and outline how the changes will play out and what they mean for you and your clients.

 

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Why Europe? Will It Outperform Again In 2016?

 

Complimentary Webcast
 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

 

Sponsored by

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Kevin O'Leary
Chairman, O'Shares Investments 

and ABC "Shark Tank" Investor
 

Speaker
Connor O'Brien
   CEO/President, 

O'Shares Investments
 

 

 

As the ECB and Draghi continue the financial engineering of the European markets well into 2017, this could create a tremendous investment opportunity to generate excess returns from large cap quality brand name companies.

 

 

Please join us for a dynamic discussion from two seasoned global investment professionals: Kevin O'Leary, Chairman and Connor O'Brien, CEO/President from O'Shares Investments as they provide their views on:

 

  • Why Europe matters and will it continue to outperform the U.S. markets
  • ECB continued quantitative easing plan, why this is important
  • Euro vs the Dollar - how this benefits European companies

 

Before you invest in O’Shares Investments funds, please refer to the prospectus for important information about the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, please visit www.oshares.com to view or download a prospectus online. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest. There are risks involved with investing including the possible loss of principal.

 

Concentration in a particular industry or sector will subject the Funds to loss due to adverse occurrences that may affect that industry or sector. The funds may use derivatives which may involve risks different from, or greater than, those associated with more traditional investments. The funds' emphasis on dividend-paying stocks involves the risk that such stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the market. Also, a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend after the Fund's purchase of such a company's securities. Returns on investments in foreign securities could be more volatile than, or trail the returns on, investments in U.S. securities. Exposures to foreign securities entail special risks, including political, diplomatic, economic, foreign market and trading risks. In addition, unless perfectly hedged, the Fund’s investments in securities denominated in other currencies could decline due to changes in local currency relative to the value of the U.S. dollar, which may affect the Fund’s returns. The funds' hedging strategies may not be successful, and even if they are successful, the funds' exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is not expected to be fully hedged at all times. See the prospectus for specific risks regarding the Fund.

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), are not individually redeemable, and owners of the Shares may acquire those Shares from the Funds and tender those shares for redemption to the Funds in Creation Unit aggregations only, consisting of 50,000 Shares. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

 

O’Shares Investments℠ funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Foreside Fund Services, LLC is not affiliated with O’Shares Investments℠, O’Leary Funds Management LP, or any of its affiliates.

 

Webcast is for Institutional Investors only.  Not for use with Retail Investors.

 

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Déjà vu? Our Outlook 2016


Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.
 

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Sponsored by

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Brian Jacobsen, Ph.D., CFA, CFP
Chief Portfolio Strategist 

 

Speaker
John Manley, CFA
   Chief Equity Strategist

 

 

Speaker
James Kochan

Chief Fixed-Income Strategist
 

 

The markets stumbled at times in 2015, and we expect them to do so again in 2016. Yet, we believe sound fundamentals, improving investor confidence, and global opportunity will be the key long-term investment themes in the years ahead.

 

 

Attend this live, interactive webcast to get our exclusive views on:

 

  • Why we're focusing on opportunities outside the U.S.
  • What sectors we're watching in the U.S.
  • Key strategies for fixed-income investors as interest rates rise

 

Help your clients take the long view on market volatility. Get our take on economic developments and market trends you need to educate and guide your clients in the new year.

 

This page is presented by www.fa-mag.com. Financial Advisor is owned by a third-party unaffiliated with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is not responsible for the privacy or security policies at this site or other third-party sites that may be linked by this page or other pages on Financial Advisor. We urge you to review the privacy and other policies of each website that you visit. Wells Fargo does not endorse and is not responsible for any ads that Financial Advisor may place on this page or the content, products, advice, opinions, recommendations, or other material of third-party sites or other pages on Financial Advisor.

 

Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) is a trade name used by the asset management businesses of Wells Fargo & Company. The funds are distributed by Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC, Member FINRA, an affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. 238755 11-15

 

 

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iShares Certification Series: ETF Education 101

Webcast Series


This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 
 
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iShares is presenting a four-part webcast series on understanding the basics of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), including how they work, how to buy them and how to use them within a client portfolio.
 
Earn continuing education (CE) credits: Earn 1 CFP or CIMA credit for your 50-minute participation at each live webcast. CE registration link available at the end of each live webcast.
 

Session 1: What are ETFs?

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  • Hear about the changing industry landscape and ETF growth
  • Understand what an ETF is and the benefits of ETFs in client portfolios
 

Session 2: How to buy ETFs

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  • Learn about the creation and redemption process
  • Understand the impact of liquidity and cost when buying an ETF
 

Session 3: Active & Index Investing

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  • Understand how ETFs can offer efficient market exposure
  • Identify ETF strategies that can complement active strategies
 

 


Smart Beta: A Different Approach To Investing

 

Complimentary Webcast

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.
 

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December 2

1:00-2:00 pm ET

 

Sponsored by

 

 

Speaker
Holly Framsted
Strategist, iShares Equity
Smart Beta Team

 

Today's market volatility and low yields have driven many to search for an approach to investing that better aligns with their needs - and one fast-growing area is Smart Beta ETFs.

Smart Beta ETFs use a different lens than traditional index products, focusing on stocks or bonds that have potentially attractive and intuitive characteristics like low volatility, dividend yield or company quality. This approach can help investors pursue desired outcomes like staying invested through volatile markets or seeking higher income. Smart Beta ETFs sit at the intersection of active and index investing, incorporating elements of both.

Hear from Holly Framsted, Strategist on the iShares Equity Smart Beta teams, as she discusses the potential benefits and application of using Smart Beta ETFs to:

  • Seek to Manage Volatility - Lower volatility can help investors stick with their plans
  • Pursue Higher Income - Dividend paying strategies can help meet income goals
  • Seek to Outperform - Factor strategies can help enhance returns

Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses or, if available, the summary prospectuses which may be obtained by visiting www.iShares.com or www.blackrock.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

There is no guarantee that any fund will pay dividends. There can be no assurance that performance will be enhanced for funds that seek to provide exposure to certain quantitative investment characteristics ("factors").  Exposure to such investment factors may detract from performance in some market environments, perhaps for extended periods. In such circumstances, a fund may seek to maintain exposure to the targeted investment factors and not adjust to target different factors, which could result in losses.

Minimum volatility ETFs may experience more than minimum volatility as there is no guarantee that the underlying index's strategy of seeking to lower volatility will be successful.

The Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).

©2015 BlackRock. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. iS-17041-1115

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Emerging Markets: Why The Future Favors A Fundamental Approach

 

This webcast no longer qualifies for continuing education credits.

 

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Sponsored by

 

 

 

Jonathan Coleman
Anne Kvanbeck

Speaker
Gary Greenberg, CFA
Head of Global Emerging Markets, 
Hermes Investment Management

Speaker
Erica Lasdon
   Director of Sustainability Research,
Calvert Investments

 

Speaker
Anthony Eames

SVP, National Sales Manager,
Calvert Investments

 

All emerging markets are not created equal. Behind the indexes one can discover great companies in growing economies, which with proper analysis can present strong relative value opportunities for your domestic clients. What sets these companies apart and how do expert managers balance the rewards and risks of allocating capital to them?

 

 

FA Magazine hosted a live video webcast with Gary Greenberg, Head of Global Emerging Markets, Hermes Investment Management (sub-advisor to Calvert Emerging Markets Equity Fund), Erica Lasdon, Director of Sustainability Research at Calvert Investments, and Anthony Eames, National Sales Manager at Calvert Investments. Listen to the replay to gain valuable insights to the dynamics of emerging markets and the opportunity for clients to influence progress and create impact through a responsible investment approach to emerging markets.

 

The discussion is open to financial professionals only and examines:

 

  • Why emerging markets may present strong relative value for the foreseeable future
  • What the divergence in regional and country performance means for active investors
  • How environmental, social, governance (ESG) factors and other non-financial data can contribute to an emerging markets strategy

This program has been accepted for one hour of CE Credit from the CFP Board and for one CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations through December 31, 2015.

Listen to the replay now! 

An investment in Calvert Emerging Markets Equity Fund involves risk, including possible loss of principal invested. Investing in foreign securities involves additional risks relating to political, social, and economic developments abroad, differences between the regulations that apply to U.S. and foreign issuers and markets, the potential for foreign markets to be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets, and currency risk associated with securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In addition, the risks of investing in emerging‐market securities are greater than those of investing in securities of developed foreign countries. The Fund is non-diversified and may invest more of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund; therefore, gains or losses on a single stock may have greater impact on the Fund.

For more information on any Calvert fund, please contact your financial advisor, call Calvert at 800.368.2748, or visit www.calvert.com for a free summary prospectus and/or prospectus. An institutional investor should call Calvert at 800.327.2109. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The summary prospectus and prospectus contain this and other information. Read them carefully before you invest or send money.

Calvert mutual funds are underwritten and distributed by Calvert Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA and subsidiary of Calvert Investments, Inc.

BROKER-DEALER/INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION.

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