Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JANUARY 11, 2020

EQUITIES

Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2020

In the Nuveen Chief Equity Strategist’s view of 2020, active managers and Donald Trump win.    

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HIGH NET WORTH

Longevity Is the Biggest Risk Facing Clients Today

What will your clients do if they outlive their financial assets?  

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Finding You 2.0—Planning for a Successor

If you haven’t started thinking about a successor, you might want to.

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WEALTHCASTS

Dead Celebrity Podcast: Jerry Weintraub and Modern Polyamory

Relationships involving multiple partners are far more common (and less ridiculous) than many advisors may think.  

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PEOPLE

Industry Mourns the Passing of Longtime RIA Advocate David Tittsworth

His death on Wednesday marked a great loss for the RIA industry; he arguably had the biggest impact on who regulates SEC-registered advisors.

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2020 Market Outlook

Who knows what will happen this year? We do know there is little probability you will discover more free time. That’s why we offer up this year-end outlook of contributed pieces from dozens of firms that partner with WealthManagement.com.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

FINRA Examiners to Boost Scrutiny of Cash Sweeps in 2020

The move to eliminate commissions at some brokerages will result in heightened scrutiny by FINRA examiners of alternative revenue sources, including cash sweep accounts and payment for order flow.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

More SEC Compliance Staff May Be Needed to Meet RIA Growth

The concerns were raised in a report released by the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations detailing its priorities for exams in 2020.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Opponents, Supporters Spar Over Massachusetts' Fiduciary Rule

A hearing in Boston this morning brought out advocates and opponents to Massachusetts Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin's proposed standard.

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MARKETING

What Does the BERT Change Mean for Advisor Marketing?

Breaking down the Google BERT algorithm update.  

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INDUSTRY

Fiduciary Trust Makes First Acquisition in 18 Years

Fiduciary Trust CEO John Dowd is looking to build out the firm's outsourced CIO program for UHNW families.  

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INDUSTRY

Envestnet Buys Stake In Dynasty Financial Partners

Is Envestnet's minority investment in Dynasty Financial Partners foreshadowing an acquisition?

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