Highlights from the Solo Advisors Meeting

Posted on 05/17/2013 by Susan Baber

Every year during NAAIM’s Uncommon Knowledge conference, solo advisors gather to share tips and best practices, especially for running a practice by yourself or with a small staff. This year was no exception. With more than 15 advisors in attendance, we had a lively discussion, touching on topics such as marketing, compliance and technology tips.

Following are highlights from the meeting

Backup when away from the office – Approach another solo advisor and ask them to trade-off
Outsourcing -Solo Advisors tend to spend money in terms of man-hours. Your time is valuable! Tips on outsourcing for compliance, technology, investment management and sales and marketing.
GIPS Compliant - What is it (Global Investment Performance Standards) and why would I want it
Marketing Strategies - Social Media, E-Marketing, In-bound Marketing and other lead-generation ideas
Staffing -Tips for working efficiently with less people or none at all
Use of 3rd Party Resources - look to NAAIM members to help you find vetted resources and inside experts

Solo Advisors Meeting Notes

True Cost of Investing: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds – May 15 Webinar

Posted on 05/07/2013 by struesdale

The National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) and 2013 NAAIM National Sponsor, Guggenheim Investments, are pleased to host a live webcast with Carl Resnick, Director of Rydex Funds Distribution, Guggenheim Investments on:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. EDT

The reflexive perception that ETFs cost less, simply based on their low expense ratios, and are more cost-effective than mutual funds, is not entirely true. In addition to an expense ratio, there are additional considerations that investors should consider when making an informed choice between ETFs and funds-including spreads and commissions.

Please join us for a live webcast on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 4:15 p.m. EDT featuring Carl Resnick, Director of Rydex Funds Distribution, as he discusses the true cost of ownership of no-transaction-fee (NTF) mutual funds and ETFs – with a focus on active investing strategies.

The webcast will focus on:

Understanding the complete cost of ownership for ETFs and NTF mutual funds
How active trading strategies affect the cost of ETF and NTF mutual fund ownership
Ownership considerations-rules of thumb for determining the most cost-effective investment vehicle

REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW:

TRUE COST OF INVESTING

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About Carl Resnick

Mr. Resnick joined the firm in 1998. He has served as national sales manager of ETF and Institutional sales, where he was responsible for managing ETF distribution resources. He began his career as a variable trust wholesaler and has worked in a national sales manager capacity for specialty sales distribution, managing the sales of the variable trust funds available through 401(k)s and managing variable annuity and 401(k) partnerships.As head of Rydex Funds distribution, Mr. Resnick leads a dedicated sales team around the firm’s beta exposure sector strategies, broad market benchmarks and leveraged and inverse exposure products. The Rydex Funds business is a leading provider of tradable mutual funds offered to the tactical investor community. It offers benchmark-based and leveraged and inverse products with unlimited trade privileges.

Marketing CRAM Session – less than 10 days away! Sign Up Today!

Posted on 11/27/2012 by admin

“To Tweet or Not To Tweet?”
(And Other Lessons Learned on Marketing and Technology)

The CRAM in Dallas will focus on lessons learned from the school of hard knocks in the areas of marketing and technology. What works, what doesn’t. Why you may want to tweet and why you may not. We’ll talk about blogs, websites, content strategies, as well as all things social media. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your comments. This will be a highly interactive CRAM designed to help you with actionable ideas to develop your business.

Date: Tuesday, February 12 through Wednesday, February 13
Location: The Westin Dallas Ft. Worth Airport
Registration: Member-$200; Member with AUM less than $10 million-$10

Not a NAAIM Member? Never been to a NAAIM meeting? Sign up today and take advantage of this special offer! Non-members are invited to attend the CRAM session at the member price — $200 — with a money back guarantee! At the end of the first day (Tuesday, February 12) if you haven’t felt the CRAM Session has been worth your time, you haven’t been able to take away one good idea that will help you and your business, or you haven’t networked with other advisors who practice active management, then we will refund your entire registration fee!

Click Here to download a Registration Form

Register for the Marketing CRAM Online – Here

NAAIM has negotiated a group rate of $149.00 per single. To make reservations, call 888-627-8617 and mention NAAIM or Reserve your room online – Click Here

Download Complete AGENDA

Monday, February 11

2:00 pm - Dallas Regional Meeting – Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport

5:00 pm - If you arrive early you are invited to join NAAIM at the Dallas Regional Meeting followed by a cocktail party – Westin Dallas Ft. Worth Airport Hotel

Tuesday, February 12

A Successful Commitment to Growing your Firm – Jason Wilder, CMG Capital Management Group, Inc.
The Power of Next - Lee Johnson, BigFoot Investments
My Best Marketing Success Stories – Open Microphone Session
Crafting a Marketing Message that Sells – Tina Ericson, Greenhouse Marketing
Build Your Brand to Add Value and Drive Growth – Deborah Newman, Director Corporate Communication, Jefferson National
Using Social Media to Boost your Marketing – Jennifer Openshaw, Finect

Wednesday, February 13

Benchmarking Your Practice – Where Do You Stand? David Armstrong, Managing Editor, WealthManagement.com – Sponsored by Guggenheim Investments – NAAIM 2013 National Sponsor
Client Relationships in the New Normal Environment – Brenda Wenning, Wenning Investments, LLC
The Value of Marketing through Content, Websites and Social Media – Genevieve Haines, Larre Johnson, and Karl Kristkeitz – BHI (Big Honkin’ Ideas)
Interactive Business Roundtable – Learn from one another as you share marketing bloopers and successes!

Monday – Trading Techniques CRAM Session – It’s not too late to register!

Posted on 09/28/2012 by admin

Join NAAIM in Chicago for the Trading Techniques CRAM Session

Adapting Trading Strategies to the New Normal Market Environment

Monday, November 12 through Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center O’Hare, 5440 N. River Rd., Rosemont IL 60018

To Register for the CRAM Session Online: CLICK HERE

The Crowne Plaza Hotel is sold out for the dates of the CRAM Session. Alternate lodging can be found at:

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport
10249 Irving Park Rd.
Shiller Park, IL 60176
1-847-671-6000 or online reservation

Download a Registration Form (PDF): CLICK HERE

Up to Six hours of presentations each day complemented by networking breaks in the sponsor hall. Registration includes continental breakfasts, meeting beverage breaks, and lunches.

For more information contact Susan Truesdale at info@naaim.org or 888-261-0787

ADAPTING TRADING STRATEGIES
TO THE NEW NORMAL MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Agenda*

Monday, November 12

Finding Opportunities in the Market – Marc Chaikin, Chaikin Stock Research
Options – Eric Cott, The Options Industry Council / Brian Stutland, CNBC Options Action
Adapting Strategies – Ted Lundgren, Hg Capital Advisors, LLC
Finding the Crowded Trade, and Avoiding it at All Costs – Ken Goldberg, TWW, Inc. / TradingWithWaves.com
New Faces of Momentum – Gary Antonacci, Portfolio Management Associates and 2012 first place Wagner Award winner
Beyond Price and Volume: Utilizing Economic Data in Trading Decisions – Sean Naismith, Global Currency Group

Tuesday, November 13

Adapting Active Strategies to the New Market Environment – Dave Moenning, Heritage Capital Management
Pattern Matching and Classification – David Varadi, CSS Analytics/Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd.
Trading Trends For Both Short-Term And Longer-Term Gains–A Hybrid Approach– David Landry, Sensitive Trading, LLC
Actionable Market Metrics – Ian Naismith, Investment Portfolio Solutions, Inc.
Coping with Analysis in the Age of QE – Michael Kahn, Michael Kahn Research LLC
Adjustments Made: Member Panel Presentation – Colleen Chandler, VennWell LLC; Will Hepburn, Hepburn Capital Management, LLC; Renee Toth, Flexible Plan Investments Ltd.; Dave Wagner, Active Investment Management LLC; and Jerry Wagner, Flexible Plan Investments Ltd. Moderator – Dave Moenning, Heritage Capital Management, Inc.

*The agenda is subject to presentation changes.

Download Detailed Agenda PDF: CLICK HERE

Sign up for CRAM Session

Posted on 06/20/2012 by admin

Twice annually NAAIM organizes educational CRAM (Cultivating Relationships Among Managers) Sessions around the country. These 1-2 day seminars are designed to provide members with convenient access to great speakers in a concentrated, efficient format to maximize members’ time out of the office. Common topics include trading strategies, business development, marketing your business or compliance, as well as specific topics and concerns affecting NAAIM member businesses.

Our next CRAM Session which will focus on TRADING TECHNIQUES is tentatively scheduled to be held November 12 & 13, 2012 in Chicago.

NAAIM will also be holding a MARKETING CRAM Session in Dallas the first or second week of February 2013.

Updates, registration and sponsor opportunities for both CRAM Sessions will be posted as they become available. In the meantime, if you have any questions contact Susan Truesdale at info@naaim.org or 888-261-0787.

Annual Conference

Posted on 05/06/2012 by admin

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE 2013

Take advantage of one of the most dynamic investment adviser conferences on the 2013 calendar. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Uncommon Knowledge conference is an uncommon exchange of new ideas among a very innovative group of investment advisers. Sign Up Today!

Sunday April 28 – Fly Fishing Expedition, NAAIM Golf Tournament, Solo Advisors Meeting, Welcome Reception
Monday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 1 – Conference

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Uncommon Knowledge 2013 – CONFERENCE BROCHURE

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE ONLINE

Location: The Westin Denver Downtown, 1672 Lawrence Street Denver,CO 80202

NAAIM has negotiated a group room rate of $169.00 single/double (plus applicable taxes) per night at the Westin Denver Downtown. Make your reservations today by calling (303) 572-9100 and mentioning NAAIM or register online at: Westin Denver Downtown (group room rate ends April 5, 2013)

For more information contact Susan Truesdale at 888-261-0787 or info@naaim.org

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, visit: BECOME A SPONSOR