Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 7, 2020

HIGH NET WORTH

Bernie Sanders’ Plan for Taxing the Wealthy

A review of three of his proposals.

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INDUSTRY

TDAI Advisors Fear Bad Service More Than Bad Tech

Even as new Schwab executive Tom Bradley tours the country reiterating the firm’s commitment to the sub-$100 million advisor, larger RIAs say they too are concerned with service levels and technology downgrades in the wake of the Schwab acquisition, according to a WealthManagement.com survey of TDAI RIAs.

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INDUSTRY

Schwab’s Biggest RIA Prizes in TDAI Acquisition

These RIAs have the most money custodied at TD Ameritrade Institutional.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Steps to Help Advisors Ride Out the Volatility of the Coronavirus

During times like these, clients are anxious and angry; don't take it personally. Instead, be a calm and reassuring voice.

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PEOPLE

What’s Ahead for Tibergien, RIAs and Pershing?

Outgoing Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien still plans to do some consulting and coaching, and says his decision to retire had nothing to do with competitor Schwab’s upcoming merger with TD Ameritrade.

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TECHNOLOGY

Wealthfront's CFO Leaves Firm, Risk Parity Fund Sees Shake-up

Hired in 2015, Wealthfront CFO Ashley Fieglein Johnson is leaving for Planet Labs, with plans to move abroad with her family.  

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DEAD CELEBRITY PODCAST

Yul Brynner and Renouncing U.S. Citizenship

This seemingly drastic move is becoming increasingly popular.  

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TRANSPARENCY WITH DIANA B.

Coming Out of the Closet

This episode looks at LGBT issues from two different advisors: one who stayed in the closet at his advisory firm, and another whose son came out as gay at a young age. Both now advocate for and celebrate the LGBT community.

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PHILANTHROPY

Marie Osmond Plans to Leave Fortune to Charity

Go Away Little Girl (and Boy)

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INDUSTRY

Supreme Court Reviews SEC Authority to Seek Disgorgement

If the SEC’s no longer able to seek disgorgement, it could leave 'a massive hole in the enforcement system.'  

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