The NFL and Financial Advisers

Episode 13

Episode Summary

This week we looking into the NFL Players Association rules for hiring financial advisers, along with the poor performance of active management. Hosts Jeff and Bruce also look at job cuts at Raymond James, a guest appearance by IN reporter Emile Hallez to discuss his latest cover story, and we grade Morningstar’s virtual conference.

Episode Notes

00:34  - NFL and Financial Advisers

https://www.investmentnews.com/nfl-players-union-adviser-program-197132

08:57 - Active Management

https://www.investmentnews.com/active-management-fails-impress-2020-196500

12:39 - Raymond James Staff Cuts

https://www.investmentnews.com/raymond-james-data-outage-197296
https://www.investmentnews.com/blackrock-larry-fink-corporate-culture-197240
https://www.investmentnews.com/working-home-new-normal-196992

18:15 - Eugene Scalia Cover Story

https://www.investmentnews.com/sec-eugene-scalia-fiduciary-rule-197300

32:32 Open Notebook:  Morningstar Virtual Conference

https://www.investmentnews.com/morningstar-conference-active-management-197210
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