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Sound Income Group Reveals Academy For Supporting Advisor Growth

By Amit Chowdhry September 13, 2024 https://pulse2.com/sound-income-group-reveals-academy-for-supporting-advisor-growth/ Sound Income Group (formerly known as Advisors’ Academy), a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based diversified financial services company, announced it is launching Sound Income Academy to continue enhancing its income-focused wealth management platform for independent financial professionals. The firm supports independent annuity producers in achieving elevated growth and success as […]

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The Promise Of The Recruiting Pitch. The Reality Of Joining The Ranks

How Often Do The Two Align After An Advisor Signs On The Dotted Line? By Janeesa Hollingshead September 10, 2024 https://wealthsolutionsreport.com/2024/09/10/the-promise-of-the-recruiting-pitch-the-reality-of-joining-the-ranks/ For a wealth management enterprise recruiting top talent, reputation in the marketplace and an ability to both differentiate itself and effectively promote its culture and resources are the jumping off points for every conversation

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Investors react to fiery presidential debate between Trump and Harris

By Staff September 11, 2024 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/investors-react-fiery-presidential-debate-between-trump-harris-2024-09-11/ U.S. stock futures slipped and the dollar edged lower in early Asian trading on Wednesday as Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris faced each other for the first time, with some analysts saying Harris put in a slightly stronger performance. Online prediction market PredictIt’s 2024 presidential

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Deals & Recruiting Roundup: LPL, WEG, AssetMark, Sound Income Group And More

M&A By LPL, WEG, Mercer, Mariner, Mesirow And GTCR. Recruitments By WFA, Cetera And RBC. Sound Income Group Rebrands Consulting Unit. Catchlight Introduces Lead Routing Model. Bluespring Appoints New President. By Chris Latham September 10, 2024 https://wealthsolutionsreport.com/2024/09/10/deals-recruiting-roundup-lpl-weg-assetmark-sound-income-group-and-more/ This edition of the Deals & Recruiting Roundup covers LPL agreeing to acquire The Investment Center, Wealth Enhancement

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September is historically a scary month for stocks. Why not “market time” it?

September seasonality is once again weighing on stocks. Advisors discuss how they handle the market’s trickiest month. By Gregg Greenberg September 10, 2024 https://www.investmentnews.com/equities/september-is-historically-a-scary-month-for-stocks-why-not-market-time-it/257067 Forget “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.” For financial advisors and their clients, it’s “September, September, September” that seems to summon the market’s devilish spirit. With all due respect to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice director Tim

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Sound Income Group Rebrands Consulting Unit

Consulting, Coaching And Marketing Services Provider Advisors’ Academy Rebranded To Sound Income Academy James Miller Sept. 6, 2024 https://wealthsolutionsreport.com/2024/09/06/sound-income-group-rebrands-consulting-unit/ Financial services company Sound Income Group rebranded its consulting, coaching and marketing division to Sound Income Academy to better align with the focus of the broader organization. Founded as Advisors’ Academy in 2006, Sound Income Academy provides a training platform

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Sound Income Group Sharpens Brand Focus with Relaunched Coaching Division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers. By Leo Almazora September 4, 2024 https://www.investmentnews.com/rias/sound-income-group-sharpens-brand-focus-with-relaunched-coaching-division/256992 Sound Income Group, a diversified financial services company in Florida, is making its support for income-focused advisors loud and clear with a

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Adjusted for Risk: What’s In Store for Income Investing With Rate Cuts Upcoming?

Sound Income Strategies founder and CEO David Scranton joins Zephyr Market Strategist Ryan Nauman to discuss all things income investing. During this engaging conversation, David shares his insight about uncovering value traps, what is driving the current rotation into value stocks and small caps, and his view on opportunities in fixed income. He also shares a great

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What happens if munis lose their tax exemption? Advisors weigh in.

Uncle Sam is sitting on a mountain of debt and needs to find revenue wherever it can. By Gregg Greenberg July 23, 2024 https://www.investmentnews.com/investing/news/what-happens-if-munis-lose-their-tax-exemption-advisors-weigh-in-255618 Tax-free municipal bonds have traditionally been the cornerstones of high-net-worth investor portfolios. So what happens if those tax-free benefits go away? Wells Fargo & Co.’s head municipal bond strategist Vikram Rai

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About Mandee

Mandee Carter Stearns, President of Carter Financial Group, has been working alongside her father, Dee Carter, running the day-to-day business and learning the ropes of their family business since 2017.

Mandee received her BS in Psychology in 2016 and started her career in the financial industry in 2010 when she started helping in the office. After acquiring her degree, she started working full-time in March 2017 as Dee’s business partner and main Associate Advisor helping clients navigate the intricacies of investing for retirement and overall successful financial planning.

In 2021 and 2023, she was named an Elite Producer with American Equity, amongst other accolades.

In Mandee’s spare time, she likes to go to the gym and spend time with her husband, friends, and family. She is an animal lover and rescuer. In fact, Mandee has 3 rescue dogs, a German shepherd and 2 mixed breeds that she adores! She still enjoys almost all things Psychology related and is constantly researching something. Mandee enjoys meeting new client prospects, speaking with her current clients, but most of all she loves helping people.