Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JULY 25, 2020

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

A Wave of Early Retirement Is on the Horizon

The pandemic will scramble retirement timelines for millions of Americans.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

What’s the Real Meaning of 'Wealth?'

Hint: It has nothing to do with money.  

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Midyear Update: Global Investment Outlook

Our midyear outlook examines how a post-crisis recovery may take shape.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

401(k) Plans No Longer Make Much Sense for Savers

The inherent extra return participants enjoyed for many years has almost disappeared because of changes in tax laws and high fees.  

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ETFS

Long Live Fund Fee Wars

The real winners of this war are investors who have more low-cost options.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

Finding Your Financial Planning Fit

In this webinar on July 28, we'll offer guidance, best practices, and actionable recommendations for implementing a financial planning service at your firm. Join the discussion for key takeaways such as a step-by-step process for creating a financial plan, including fee structure.

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PEOPLE

Broker Chased High Commissions From Illiquid REITS: Galvin

The Massachusetts commonwealth secretary’s Securities Division charged former NEXT Financial Group representative Charles Kulch with stuffing client accounts full of the high-risk, high-commission investments.  

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PEOPLE

New York Advisor Sues Former Employer JPMorgan Chase Over Severance Pay

Wells Fargo Managing Director Richard Sunwoo is going after JPMorgan for what he claims is some $340,000 in severance pay.

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PEOPLE

SEC Charges Virginia Advisor With Stealing $6 Million From Clients

Over the span of 12 years, Michael Barry Carter transferred about $6 million from brokerage and elderly investment advisory clients into his own bank account, the SEC claims.  

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PEOPLE

Dani Fava Leaves TDAI for Envestnet

The wealthtech veteran has more than 15 years of wealth management and fintech experience.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy RIA M&A

This year’s health crisis should be a wake-up call that appropriate plans are in place to support the long-term health of your company.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Cure for Branch Exams During COVID-19: A Hybrid Approach

A hybrid examination would be a viable, if temporary, approach to comply with regulations while protecting the health and safety of examiners, branch employees and advisors.   

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