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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: Fed Bashing - A White House Tradition
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James Carville, a strategist to then-Gov. Bill Clinton’s insurgent 1992 campaign for the presidency, famously – and succinctly – captured the essence of the race for the White House with the phrase “it’s the economy, stupid.” As we begin the march towards the twenty-eighth anniversary of President Clinton’s defeat of President George H.W. Bush, Carville’s truism still holds.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Advisor Summit 2019 Session Preview: Better Client Outcomes Start with a 360 Degree View
Watch the overview of this session from the Envestnet Advisor Summit 2019.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Benefits of Account Aggregation for Today’s Advisor
The growth of fee-based advice has led to a more holistic approach of consulting with today’s individual investor. Because of the efficiency and improved outcome of the
approach, holistic offerings as well as the use of goal-focused service is here to stay and the centerpiece that drives the approach is account aggregation.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Benefits of Account Aggregation for Today’s Investor
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Investors today have very complex financial lives. It is not uncommon for an individual or couple to have bank checking accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts (401k, 403b, Roth IRA’s), investment accounts, etc., spread across multiple institutions, multiple platforms and multiple advisors. This situation makes securing a comprehensive financial plan difficult.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: Congress Takes a Break
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Ah, spring break. It’s not only college students who long for a few lazy days come March and April. Congress adjourned last week and now is in the middle of a two-week “district work period,” which most politicos refer to instead as recess. Unlike the students who flock to Miami, though, lawmakers likely aren’t sitting by the pool or even resting much.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: The "Earnings Recession" that Wasn't
Although nothing new, questions do persist about the long cycle’s durability. A cursory look at recent headlines from the financial press might leave one believing that the worst is upon (and even ahead), as opposed to behind us. However, these headlines diverge from the strength of the underlying economic data which suggest a slowing, but still growing economy.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: Here’s to Ten More Years
Throughout the second half of last year, we highlighted a growing concern over the double-barreled risk of potential policy errors on both monetary and trade fronts. Indeed, data in 1Q2019 has softened.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: Is the Long Cycle at a Crossroads?
Read the newest Strategas Insights for insight on earnings, data, macro, and other key factors affecting the US economy in the near term.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: 'Tis The Season
There is just something about the holidays. You know that time. You know that feeling. It can be restorative and enjoyable (even necessary) to purposefully turn from daily occupations—particularly if they involve navigating the current frustratingly volatile global markets—to spend time with family and friends in the celebration of health and good fortune.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Changes Ahead: How Technology Integration Can Scale Your Business
Advisory firms who leverage advanced tech integration, have a bigger book-of-business, generate more financial plans, and have more time to spend with clients. John Yackel of Envestnet and Michael Wilson of First Citizen Bank sit down to discuss.