Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 9, 2020

HIGH NET WORTH

Eight Bingeable Shows for Locked Down Advisors

It’s not like you’re going anywhere.

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INDUSTRY

2020 IBD Report Card: Calm Before the Storm?

2019 was a great year for advisors at independent brokerages, but that may belie what's ahead for the channel if the economy continues to tumble.  

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INDUSTRY

FICO Updates and Their Impact on Credit Scores

Changes in how Fair Isaac calculates credit scores will create a bigger gap between people deemed to be good and bad credit risks.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Advocates Say PPP Disclosure May Put RIAs at a Disadvantage

RIAs worry that they will be at a disadvantage if they are required to disclose the emergency payroll loans while FINRA-regulated brokers are not.  

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INDUSTRY

Advisors Rank Almost as Low as Mechanics on Trustworthiness

Investors trust advisors more than politicians, about the same as mechanics, and less than doctors, lawyers and accountants, a new CFA Institute study says.

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TECHNOLOGY

Thirteen Tech Trends During the Coronavirus Crisis

Providers within and outside the advisory industry offer data of how the remote work environment has shifted client outreach and the greatest threats it faces.

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INSURANCE

Coronavirus, Preppers and Life Insurance

Can the current situation help us focus on priorities?  

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TECHNOLOGY

Franklin Templeton Buys AdvisorEngine

ETF provider WisdomTree is selling its stake in the technology provider for advisors, which will now operate as a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton but keep its branding, offerings and pricing intact.

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ETFS

Hidden Land Mines in Dividend Funds

Energy market rout plants potential landmines in value and dividend ETFs. Advisors should beware.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Schwab to Finally Make Fractional Share Investing Available

Schwab Stock Slices will be available to retail investors and Schwab Alliance customers on June 9.  

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