Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 2, 2020

PEOPLE

COVID-19 Positive: How One Advisor Is Coping With the Virus

'That first night was just agony and screaming, because the body was under attack. But a virus is not going to take me down,' said Kashif Ahmed, a Boston-based financial advisor who contracted COVID-19.

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The Great Migration

Financial Advisors Moving from Wirehouses to Independent Broker/Dealers.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Some RIAs Denied PPP Loans, Leaving Advisors Puzzled

Some advisors were deemed ineligible for the government’s loan program, but it’s unclear why.

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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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Creating Connection with Clients While Working From Home

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

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PHILANTHROPY

DAFs Are Thriving During the Pandemic

Donors are stepping up their giving in response to COVID-19.

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INDUSTRY

Twelve Positive Ways the 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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INDUSTRY

The Four Wirehouses Continue to Shed Advisors

Advisor head count at the big firms continued to erode, and the expected flight to cash, zero interest rates and slowdown in economic activity cut into assets under management.

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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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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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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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HIGH NET WORTH

IRS Provides Guidance Regarding Estate and Gift Tax Deadlines

A new FAQ section on its website provides answers to questions on COVID-19 relief.

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