Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 14, 2020

BUSINESS PLANNING

COVID-19 Could Be a Harsh Test for Advisors’ Business Continuity Plans

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, advisors' business continuity plans may need to include much more than video chats and Slack channels.

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EQUITIES

The Ten Stocks in the Black Year to Date

There are only 10 stocks in the S&P 500 that have positive price returns so far in 2020.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

The Role of Alternatives in Retirement

Are you planning for the next 20 years or the next 100 years?

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ETFS

Twenty ETFs That Delivered Big Returns in a Volatile Month

Bets on velocity and government bonds were the only safe havens as markets fell into a tailspin over the past month.    

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ESTATE PLANNING

Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Global chaos can still potentially benefit clients.  

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TECHNOLOGY

What Time Is The Coronavirus Conference Call?

Videoconferencing may gain new importance to advisors and clients as the coronavirus leads to quarantines, remote working and self-isolation.  

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INDUSTRY

RIAs Rethink Telework and Travel in Face of Virus' Spread

Advisors are limiting travel, telling employees to work from home and cancelling events, all while balancing the need to be open and responsive to clients.  

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Teachers Are Getting Schooled on Retirement

403(b) plans are failing teachers. A handful of advisors and technology companies want to undo the damage and bring low-cost fiduciary plans to K-12 educators.  

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PEOPLE

Michael Kitces Joins Buckingham Wealth Partners

The XYPN co-founder will join the Focus Financial-owned firm as the head of planning strategy to continue to do for financial planning what his new colleague Larry Swedroe has done for investing—advocate for a research-led, evidence-based approach.

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ETFS

A Wave of Mutual Fund-to-ETF Conversions May Be Near

The hurdles asset managers have to overcome are significant—but so is the opportunity.  

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

SECURE Act Resources

Recommended reading for plan sponsors and advisors alike.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

'Pre-Wealth' Advising Gives Lifeline to the Paper Rich

Traditional financial institutions cater to the currently wealthy. These advisors focus on helping wealth-bound prospects find liquidity in the assets coming their way.  

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