Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 28, 2020

CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

George Steinbrenner, Life After the Boss

The Steinbrenner way, much like the Yankees way, allowed for the legendary baseball owner's children to succeed and step in for their dad when needed.

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TECHNOLOGY

FTV Takes Majority Stake In Docupace, Names New CEO

David Knoch, former president of independent broker/dealer 1st Global and longtime client of Docupace, will serve as the fintech’s new CEO.  

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Video Series: Understanding Investor Behavior

These client-friendly videos explain how behavioral biases impact investors during volatility.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Emotional Support for Unemployed Clients

With more than 26 million Americans out of work due to the coronavirus crisis, here is how financial advisors can make them feel understood and demonstrate they are there for them.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

INDUSTRY

Some Advisors Weigh Ethics of Pursuing PPP Loans

Some advisors say the industry's mad rush for PPP funding rubs them the wrong way.

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TECHNOLOGY

Most Remote Advisors Fail a Digital Security Test

A digital security vendor used FINRA's guidelines and rolled out a digital security assessment tool for advisors working remotely: Only 15% got a perfect score.

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INDUSTRY

Twelve Positive Ways the Coronavirus Crisis Will Impact RIAs

With so much uncertainty and negativity pervading our lives, it’s helpful to imagine a future where we witness positive effects of the crisis on the RIA industry.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

Creating Connection with Clients While Working From Home

If you’re like most advisors, you’re settled in with a basic plan to work from home. Join us to discover how leading firms are turning industry challenges like COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandates into a competitive advantage.

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CAREERS

Virtual Conferences for Advisors Get a Boost

As financial advisor conferences—and the CE credits that go with them—evaporate this year thanks to COVID-19, attendance for virtual replacements is way, way up. Could this be the future of advisor events?

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INDUSTRY

Advising Athletes During the Sports Apocalypse

Advisors say athletes face particular difficulties during the coronvirus pandemic.

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The Daily Brief

MUTUAL FUNDS

U.S. Lags Other Markets on Mutual Fund Policy and Tax Incentives

The Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom got the top grades, making them the most investor-friendly on regulation and taxation.

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INDUSTRY

Ashworth Financial Group First to Join LPL Via Strategic Wealth Services

Advisor Mike Ashworth used LPL’s Strategic Wealth Services, a premium independent affiliation model, to launch Ashworth Financial Group.

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