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Wealth Management Morning Memo

DECEMBER 3, 2022

BUSINESS PLANNING

Succession Planning Then and Now With David Grau Sr.

Grau reflects on the evolution of succession planning in this industry over the last eight years and where it’s headed in the future, as his own transition plays out.  

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ESTATE PLANNING

IRS Sees Increase in Number of Estate Tax Returns Filed, Amount of Taxes Paid

Data reflects effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent tax law changes.

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WHITE PAPER

Capitalize on the Benefits of a Digital Account Opening Solution

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

PIABA: FINRA Rules on Residential Offices 'Fundamentally Flawed'

The proposed rule would make remote examinations of the residential offices a permanent part of FINRA's process, but PIABA President Hugh Berkson warns it would allow reps to skirt oversight.  

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RPA EDGE

Whether in Real Dollars or Expected in Services, Retirement Plan Advisory Fees Are Declining

The times they are a-changing.  

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FASTCHAT VIDEO

Transitioning Your Business Allows for Abundant Growth

Listen as Daren Dahmer discusses how transitioning his business has lead to an immense amount of support and growth.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Warn Your Clients About the 'Grandparent Scam'

Seniors are prime targets for scammers looking to cheat them out of their money—often to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.  

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ESTATE PLANNING

Strategic Estate Planning for UHNW Individuals

Individuals with a net worth over $5 million are now more at risk than they have been in decades.  

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WMIQ RESEARCH WEBINAR

Is the RIA Firm Buying Frenzy Over?

Join this webinar on December 13th as we review the survey results from our M&A survey conducted earlier this year. We will explore and illuminate the key issues shaping the environment for mergers and acquisitions of advisory firms in the year ahead.

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PEOPLE

Atria Lures Former LPL Exec Bill Morrissey to Lead Independent Channel

Atria says Morrissey will be deeply involved in the firm's evolution and bring the firm into the next phase of growth.  

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REAL ESTATE

Sales of Cannabis Real Estate Run into Some Challenges

More states are legalizing marijuana. But so far, that hasn’t translated into much greater opportunities for real estate investment.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

David Bonderman’s Family Office Is Opening Up to World’s Rich

Wildcat Capital is looking to raise a fund of about $500 million with contributions from a small group of wealthy individuals and other family offices.

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HIGH NET WORTH

A Powerful New Tool Transforms How Billionaires Give Fortunes Away

Ray Dalio and the Koch family have pioneered philanthropy through the 501(c)(4). More than just a charity, it can avoid punishing taxes, retain business control and even influence politics.  

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