Wealth Management Morning Memo

AUGUST 21, 2020

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Proposed DOL Rule on ESG Funds in 401(k) Plans Prompts Sharp Industry Pushback

Mark Miller

Sponsors will have to demonstrate they don’t sacrifice performance.

TECHNOLOGY

LPL Tech Improvements Are Mostly Sequels

Samuel Steinberger

LPL's technology announcements included improved paperless workflows and a proprietary feature to make client meetings easier.

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PHILANTHROPY

Four Fears That Hold Back Charitable Clients

Kris Putnam-Walkerly

Advisors can help fearful donors reach their full potential.

WEALTHTECH WINNERS CIRCLE PODCAST

A Compliance-Approved Way to Text Clients in Real-Time

Timothy D. Welsh

Redtail Technology CEO Brian McLaughlin unpacks Redtail Speak's features and the biggest tech challenges for today’s advisors.

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The Daily Brief

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Majority of Investment Industry Opposes DOL’s ESG Proposal

Diana Britton

Opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposed rule around ESG investments was high, even among investment professionals and financial advisors, according to a new analysis.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

CFA Institute Seeks Advisor Input on ESG Disclosure Standards

Asia Martin

The CFA Institute has started the next step in its process to develop ESG disclosure standards by November 2021.

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Fixed Income Investing 2020: Making Moves and Moving with Intention

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PEOPLE

tru Independence Announces New PE Ownership, COO

Erick Bergquist

Gary Bonner, a founding partner and former COO of Avalon Advisors, has joined tru Independence.

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