How To Construct The Perfect Portfolio In 2023
In these turbulent times, sage financial advice is in short supply. To remedy this we decided to sit down with Max Wasserman, founder and senior portfolio manager of Miramar Capital in Chicago. We discussed the areas of risk affecting portfolios right now, and those on the horizon.
AI in Finance: Challenges and Opportunities for Risk-Averse Advisors
As AI continues to improve, it is gradually transforming the finance industry. While it offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial tasks, many advisors remain hesitant about implementing it.
A Black Swan Event For Oil
From May OPEC will cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels per day. While this might not have a huge effect on the global economy it does open up the possibility for a black swan event.
USA Migration and Real Estate
Migration patterns in the United States have been changing in recent years. While certain areas of the country have traditionally attracted large numbers of migrants, new trends suggest that people are now moving to different regions for different reasons. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the factors driving these shifts in migration patterns and what they mean for the future of the United States.
Is Your 401(k) Safe From a Banking System Collapse? And how can you protect it?
The failure of several banks and the ensuing market turmoil has put investors on edge in the past week. While regulators and the Biden administration have tried to quell the concerns of jittery American consumers, the ripple effects are continuing to rattle the economy and many questions remain.
Advisor Custody Expansion
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering expanding regulatory oversight to cover all assets in a client's portfolio, not just securities and funds.
How to Avoid 401(k) Theft in 2023
According to a Javelin 2019 survey, 14.4 million participants became victims of identity theft in 2018. Every plan sponsor should take care of this problem beforehand to avoid a serious risk to their plan participants.
Why Multi-Factor Stress Testing is so Powerful
The global financial market is inherently complex and dynamic, and it is susceptible to a wide range of risks, including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and natural disasters, among others.
Ways to Avoid Disclosure Violations
With the growing number of items that compliance teams must monitor, including both firm and representative disclosures, tracking regulatory compliance disclosures has become even more complicated than it used to be.
Participant Education is King
401K plans are perhaps the most popular retirement savings options for employees & employers in the United States. So it is imperative for plan advisors and sponsors to educate plan participants to avoid litigation and ensure compliance with ERISA, DOL, and other statutory regulations.