Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 1, 2021

ADVISOR CHANNELS

2021 IBD Report Card

How happy are advisors with their affiliated Independent Broker/Dealers?

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Succession Planning Goes In-House

A new crop of programs at IBDs helps advisors find successors—keeping their clients, and assets, close to home.

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Adding Value in a World of Free

The new pardigm for financial advisors.

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HIGH NET WORTH

A Near Doubling of the Capital Gains Tax Rate May Be on the Horizon

Advise clients to consider immediate action to mitigate the legislative threat.  

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Hugh Hefner Knew What He Wanted

Through the use of trusts, prenups and taking care of business deals during his life, Hugh Hefner left his family and his legacy in a very good place to move on from following his death.  

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Uncover Hidden Value in Corporate Bonds

How do you know if an investment grade bond is attractively valued?

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INDUSTRY

Raymond James Boosts Transition Packages, Improves Recruiting

'When we come into the finals, we’re not the highest, but we’re in the ballpark,' said CEO Paul Reilly, of the firm’s higher transition packages.  

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MARKETING

The SEC's Ad Rule: New Strategies, New Risks

Advisors will have to take the good with the bad when it comes to using client testimonials—but they can be strategic.  

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

Strategies for Navigating a Low Rate Environment

The municipal bond market has begun the year with a negative total return—but this could be good news for investors looking for an entry point. Join us on May 12 for a discussion on municipal market update and outlook, solutions for clients frustrated by low yields and concerned about higher rates, the state of municipal credit—uncovering opportunities in a low rate environment.

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REAL ESTATE

AEW’s Szymanski Sees More Momentum for REITs

REITs have outperformed the broader market so far in 2021, and one large real estate investment advisor explains why she sees even more upside potential.  

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EQUITIES

It's Time to Biden-Proof Your Stock Portfolio

President Joe Biden's tax and spend plan just may be the straw that breaks the market's back.  

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INDUSTRY

PE Firm Acquires Minority Stake in Mariner Wealth Advisors

The stake from Los Angeles–based Leonard Green & Partners will help the $40 billion AUA RIA further expand its market reach.  

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

LPL's Strategic Wealth Services Recruits $215M Team From UBS

Advisor Chad Taylor joins Strategic Wealth Services, LPL's premium affiliation model launched a year ago, from UBS Financial Services.  

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