Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 21, 2021

TECHNOLOGY

Altruist's $50 Million Investment Raises Eyebrows, and Questions

Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, vowing to take on the incumbent custodians, landed an eye-popping $50 million in a Series B round of funding and added Vanguard as an investor. But the sales pitch has shifted, observers say.  

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ETFS

The 20 ETFs with the Greatest Outflows in the Past Month

These funds saw the most money flow out of them over the past 30 days.

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Building the Modern Wealth Management Firm: Diverse, Dynamic and Digital

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MINDY DIAMOND ON INDEPENDENCE

$1.2B ex-UBS Advisor on the Value of 'Controlling Your Own Ship'

A conversation with Matt Kilgroe, President/CEO, Cyndeo Wealth Partners.

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INSURANCE

Modernized Estate Planning with Private Placement Life Insurance

COVID-19 has forced clients and advisors to reexamine potentially antiquated techniques and consider new avenues.

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INSIDE ETFS ADBOARD

'How ETFs Are Changing'

Todd Rosenbluth talks about the changing landscape of ETF products, where he expects to see innovation and growth in the space, and why ESG and thematics are here to stay.

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MARKETING

Invest in Your Virtual Reality

Advisors’ appearance on video is now a major component of their overall brands.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Biden’s IRS Crackdown Proposal Targets Rich Hiding Income

Income earned from small businesses, rental properties and other so-called pass-through entities is increasingly becoming a target for the Biden team.

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