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6/26/2024, Plainfield, NJ The Trolls of Wall Street: How the Outcasts and Insurgents Are Hacking the Markets Hardcover – June 11, 2024 by Nathaniel Popper (Author) Nathaniel Popper $32.50 352 pages HarperCollins Publishers Sienna Estrada https://a.co/d/0bQb9yqq 1. Summary The narrative centers around key figures like Jaime Rogozinski and Jordan Zazzara, who, despite not fitting the mold of conventional financial power players, managed to turn WallStreetBets into a cultural phenomenon. This subreddit, known for its risky financial trading strategies and irreverent memes, became a hub for young investors disillusioned with traditional financial systems. Popper's book captures the essence of this movement, highlighting how it harnessed the power of memes and trolling to create a new kind of online community that resonated with a generation struggling to find its place in the world. 2. Themes and Analysis Popper's work is deeply reported and fast-paced, offering a suspenseful story of individuals who made and lost fortunes while battling for power and status both within their community and against Wall Street. The book is not just a financial thriller but also a sobering reflection on how millions of young Americans have become obsessed with money and the markets. It explores the broader implications of this obsession on finance, politics, and popular culture, suggesting a lasting influence that extends beyond mere market movements. 3. Critical Reception The book has been well-received for its thorough research and engaging writing style. Reviews highlight its ability to provide a revealing look at the inner workings of WallStreetBets and its impact on the financial world. However, some critics argue that it does not fully address the systemic issues and market manipulations by hedge funds and big players that drove young investors to such extremes. 4. Conclusion "The Trolls of Wall Street" is a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of internet culture and financial markets. Popper's insightful storytelling sheds light on a unique and transformative moment in modern financial history, making it a valuable addition to the discourse on market dynamics and the power of online communities. #The_Trolls_of_Wall_Street #PlainfieldNJ How WallStreetBets REALLY Started! https://lnkd.in/e9Z-7fFK

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This week’s macro mania gave us confidence in our Mid-Year Outlook. How can investors respond? Read more in today’s Top Market Takeaways:

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Do your clients know the difference between direct indexing and an actively managed SMA? Our latest viewpoint breaks down these concepts and more. https://lnkd.in/emTixy-S #Equity #FixedIncome

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Group CIO Dan Ivascyn discusses the value in active fixed income now. See how we’re positioning in today’s markets→ https://bit.ly/3VKBG7n #fixedincome #activemanagement

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Join FINRA on our newest initiative: Get Your Head in the Trade—a campaign to help novice, self-directed investors conquer investing FOMO and be sure an investment is right for them. Go to FINRA.org/tradesmart to explore and share resources and tools to ignite investor understanding and confidence. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cUPKBI

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Private credit is here to stay, and it plays an essential role in providing financing solutions to privately held businesses. Learn more in our latest #Nuveenin90 with Laura Stolfi, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist at Churchill Asset Management.

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Broadridge's Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Training provides ways to apply Fi360’s Prudent Practices®, fiduciary process and investment procedures with every client. You can join an elite group of financial professionals by enrolling in one of our in-person, virtual -or self-paced online AIF training options. Explore the AIF Training program and see how we can support your efforts to comply with the new U.S. Department of Labor Retirement Security Rule. http://spklr.io/6049vPIF #WealthManagement #AssetManagementInsights #fiduciary #PTE

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A thought-provoking and also rather beautiful article from the latest edition of Ampersand ✨ Could the rising influence of emerging markets rewrite the story of American exceptionalism in the global economy? https://ow.ly/JYZr30sI2ZH Rapidly expanding economies in emerging markets are riding in with promising opportunities for diversification and growth. Find out what these evolving dynamics between developed and emerging markets could mean for investors. #Americanexceptionalism #emergingmarkets

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Private credit is here to stay, and it plays an essential role in providing financing solutions to privately held businesses. Learn more in our latest #Nuveenin90 with Laura Stolfi, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist at Churchill Asset Management.

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Here is First Commonwealth Advisors 2nd Quarter Outlook. It’s a good read with interesting points around the Magnificent 7, the upcoming election, consumer debt and more. Our CIO highlights the importance of staying invested according to your long-term return expectations, all the while managing your portfolio around the edges to reduce risk. Positivity is a powerful thing. https://bit.ly/4bORwU9

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The Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley Named to NAPA's 2024 "Top DC Advisor Teams" List. Please click link to view press release: https://lnkd.in/eTprKU5Z Source: napa-net.org (March 2024) awarded in 2024. This ranking was determined through an evaluation process conducted by NAPA based on self-reported assets under advisement as of Dec 31, 2023. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to NAPA to obtain or use the ranking. Nominees must be individual advisor team/offices with a defined contribution book of business, in a single physical location. To be considered, firms had to submit responses to an application form, including information about their practices, notably their defined contribution (DC) assets under advisement. The list is created and conducted by the National Association of Plan Advisors, an affiliate organization of the American Retirement Association, a non-profit association. Ratings are based on the opinion of NAPA and may not be representative of any one client's experience nor indicative of the advisor's future performance. https://lnkd.in/e8BaTar8

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My colleague Benjamin Sullivan, CFP®, EA, CVA makes the point that now is always the perfect time to revisit your investment mix in this month's featured newsletter story. Find out why you should review your investment plan often but change it rarely in Ben's new article:

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