Mary Ann Buchanan

CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announces the launch of its new execution capability for ticker-traded alternative investment funds. This enhanced feature enables advisors to execute both ticker-traded interval funds and subscription-based funds on the CAIS platform, providing advisors a unified experience for all their alternatives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ds5ww3u8

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In a profession built on trust, how the industry reports investment performance matters just as much as how it achieves that performance. The 29th Annual GIPS® Standards Conference returns on November 11–12 in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference stands as a cornerstone for our industry, bringing together verifiers, asset owners, and managers to explore best practices and emerging issues in performance reporting. This year’s agenda features expert-led sessions on OCIO transparency, the SEC Marketing Rule, return attribution, and the evolving ethics of investment disclosure. We will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the CIPM® Program—two decades of advancing excellence in performance and risk analysis for those who earn the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement.  If you care about performance, ethics, and the future of the profession, this is where the conversation begins. Explore the agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/eT3iEQ_D #GIPSstandards #InvestmentPerformance #CIPM20  

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"A factor-based TPA framework, like the one we describe here, offers a practical blueprint for implementation to help wealth managers systematically analyze, integrate and optimize portfolios that include private assets." Read more from Dhruv Sharma, Ph.D. on CAIA Association's blog. #TPA #totalportfolioapproach #factorinvesting

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Transitioning to a new custodian is a big move. That’s the perception at least. At Altruist, it’s designed to be seamless and fast. Advisors regularly move hundreds of millions in just weeks. How? ✅ Bulk drafting & processing for efficiency ✅ Paperless account opening & transfers ✅ Client-friendly mobile app with simple approvals ✅ A dedicated team to guide the transition This week, we’re breaking down what transitioning to Altruist looks like (and why it’s easier than ever to switch to a custodian that’s aligned with your business).

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Direct indexing enables precise tax-loss harvesting at the individual stock level while maintaining broad market exposure. Our recent article dives deeper into this strategy and covers who may benefit from enhanced direct indexing. https://lnkd.in/e97MKEVD

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Private markets shouldn’t be limited to the few. That’s why I spoke with RIA Channel about our partnership with Aksia — and how we’re working to expand access to private credit and private equity. ​ ​ Learn more about #CAPIX and #CAPVX: www.acprivatemarkets.com ​ Julie Cooling, NYSE

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If you are going to include an allocation to trend following, given the observation of a strong #dispersion of annualized returns among #CTAs, you should consider diversifying across multiple CTAs (or trend following strategies). To finish reading, see blog by Larry Swedroe in comments field.

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Ultimus has submitted an Exemptive Relief Request for ETF Share Classes. This application represents our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled flexibility for our clients. Once approved by the SEC, Ultimus will have the opportunity to offer both exchange-traded and mutual fund share classes under one fund umbrella. “Our business is built on helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes,” says Gary Tenkman, CEO of Ultimus Fund Solutions, "This step forward underscores our dedication to staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry." Curious about how this could reshape the series trust ecosystem? Read the full press release: https://trst.in/u5VB4L

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New release: The 2025 USA Investment Banking Compensation Guide. Download now: https://hubs.la/Q03P1M1H0 This guide breaks down how pay structures are shifting across boutique, middle-market, elite boutique, and bulge bracket firms - giving you the clarity to benchmark effectively and stay ahead of the competition. Ready to see where the market stands? Download your free copy now: https://hubs.la/Q03P1M1H0

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For advisors guiding business-owner clients through an exit, DAFs check every box. In BNY Wealth’s 2025 report, DAFs are cited as go-to solutions for business-owner clients because they’re: • Easy to establish • Private and low-friction • Flexible for future giving It’s the post-sale freedom clients want, with none of the admin they don’t. If you’re helping clients plan an exit, DAFs should be on the table. Read "Mastering the Sale: 2025 Insights for Private Business Owners": https://lnkd.in/eAuV2DiG #DAFs #PhilanthropyPlanning #AdvisorTools #BusinessExit #CharitableStrategy #WealthAdvisors

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🚨 The financial industry is evolving faster than most advisors can adapt. And in a market driven by data and speed ⚡… falling behind happens quietly. Your real competition isn’t other advisors: it’s technology, it’s information velocity, it’s client expectations. Future-ready advisors aren’t reacting — they’re anticipating. 🔍 If you work in wealth management, investments, or financial planning, this matters more than ever: the edge now comes from technology, data intelligence, and predictive thinking. This video breaks down why so many professionals are losing ground — and how you can stay ahead of the curve. 🚀 The future doesn’t wait. But the prepared do lead. #FinancialAdvisor #WealthManagement #Fintech #PredictiveAnalytics #FutureOfFinance

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Become the kind of advisor that clients can't live without. Join Cooper Sinclair, Head of Strategy for Midland Advisory for Financial Advisors, and Robert DeChellis, Founder and CEO of Bonsai, LLC, as he shares Bonsai’s approach to asset-liability management 👉 https://lnkd.in/enmzpX9M Robert also shares techniques for becoming an indispensable advisor, and ways in which you can transition from a vicious cycle to a virtuous one to gain client trust and strengthen your advisory practice. 

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"How do you build a portfolio that aligns with client objectives—while keeping it simple to understand and manage?" That was the question Brian Gildea, Head of Evergreen Portfolio Management, kept hearing at a recent iCapital Connect conference and noted during an RIA Channel interview. In today’s market, the need for thoughtful diversification has never been more urgent. Hamilton Lane’s data-driven approach to private market solutions is designed to make even the most complex asset classes more accessible and intuitive.

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