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Happy Thanksgiving everyone, this is Pete Secret with your industry update for the month of November.
We've arranged some articles that I think you would find interesting and compiled some research & recent advisors moves to keep you up-to-date.?
High-Net-Worth Highlight
Where the Richest Americans Live—From Elon Musk to Bill Gates:
Elon Musk, known for his minimalist pledge, has a history with multimillion-dollar estates. Jeff Bezos enjoys a luxurious Miami waterfront residence alongside vast Texan lands. Larry Ellison boasts a $173 million Florida mansion and almost an entire Hawaiian island. Warren Buffett opts for simplicity, residing in his longstanding Omaha home. Google's Larry Page owns several properties, including the Pedro de Lemos House in Palo Alto. Rounding out the list, Bill Gates maintains a grand Medina estate and a California oceanfront property.
Art
Enthusiasm Returns to Auctions as Sotheby’s Contemporary Sales Total US$306 million:
Sotheby's recent contemporary art auctions in New York concluded two weeks of sales with a robust total of nearly $306 million. The auctions, which included ultra-contemporary and contemporary art, surpassed the low presale estimate of $243.2 million. This marks Sotheby's highest total in four years, contributing to its $1.1 billion sales in November. The sales demonstrated a strong appetite for quality contemporary art, bouncing back from a weaker spring season. The overall success of the auctions, with several artist records set and consistent interest from buyers, indicates a rejuvenated art market.
Invest
The IRS Is Cracking Down on an Insurance Strategy Commonly Used as a Tax Shelter:
The IRS is increasing its enforcement against micro-captive insurance used by businesses as potential tax shelters. Enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, the agency is using advanced technology to audit these schemes. Micro-captives, which offer tax benefits for insuring business risks, are under scrutiny for being misused as investment tools rather than legitimate insurance. Recent court cases have varied in outcomes, reflecting the complexity of determining the legitimacy of these structures. The IRS's intensified focus could lead to challenges for businesses with existing micro-captives, facing possible audits and legal issues.
Growth
Using content to scale your reach:
Financial advisors can effectively scale their online presence on LinkedIn by consistently posting insightful content such as market analyses, industry updates, and thought leadership articles.?
Research
Research from Top Firms:
Goldman Sachs - The global economy will perform better than many expect in 2024
Goldman Sachs Research forecasts that the global economy will surpass expectations in 2024, building on a stronger-than-anticipated performance in 2023. Key drivers include robust income growth, diminishing impact of rate hikes, and a rebound in manufacturing. The report predicts a 2.6% global GDP growth, higher than general consensus, with the U.S. leading among developed markets. Central banks may cut interest rates in the latter half of 2024 to support growth, particularly in emerging markets. Japan and China are unique cases, with Japan adjusting inflation control measures and China facing ongoing economic slowdown challenges despite short-term stimulus.
Firm Highlight
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Goldman Sachs' RIA Platform:
Goldman Sachs' RIA platform stands as a beacon in the wealth management landscape, catering to discerning clients with a need for bespoke financial solutions. Here’s a snapshot of what sets them apart:
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Goldman Sachs RIA platform is more than just a wealth management service; it’s a partnership that aligns with your financial journey. From intricate investment strategies to customized wealth preservation plans, their approach is centered on understanding and fulfilling unique client aspirations. They combine their vast resources with a personal touch, ensuring every financial decision is made with your best interests in mind.
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Deals & Models
Current landscape:
W-2 firms are still attracting top performers with lucrative deals +340%, influenced by various business factors. Deals have not softened at all in the w-2 to w-2 moves.
Independent channels offer variable deals from 15% to 150% up front with standard back-end opportunities. The payouts range from 80% to 93% based on many factors. ? Entrepreneurial advisors could consider Hybrid or Pure RIA models, less too little upfront bonuses but offering significant long-term enterprise value. Some firms we work with are offering unique liquidity options through equity or loans as up-front incentives. ? Meanwhile, the RIA market (selling or buying) market has shown some pressure and decreasing multiples. High-value advisory firms with assets over 1Billion are still commanding up to 10-13x of EBITA based on business strategy strengths.
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Marketplace
Noteworthy moves:
Every month we compile a list of some recent advisor moves that we would like to spotlight. Here are some examples:
Rockefeller Reels in $3-Mln Merrill Broker in D.C. Suburbs
Rockefeller Global Family Office has scooped up a Merrill Lynch private wealth advisor who produced $3 million in annual revenue, according to a source familiar with the move.
Steward Partners’ Second Act Starts with Buying Indie Firm Managing $3.2 Billion
Steward Partners Global Advisory has signed an agreement to purchase Freedom Street Partners, an independent practice with $3.2 billion in client assets, Steward CEO Jim Gold said on Tuesday.
RBC Reels in Merrill Team Managing $1.37 Billion in Miami
RBC Wealth Management-U.S. on Thursday landed a Merrill Lynch team in Miami that oversaw $1.37 billion in client assets, according to an announcement.?