Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Analysts: Envestnet, FNZ Partnership Could Alter RIA Custodial Landscape

With scant details available, industry analysts say the coming Envestnet custodial service could be a game changer for the firm.

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EXECUTIVE BRIEF

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging In Wealth Management

An Executive Brief to assist advisory firms with attracting new talent, creating inclusive cultures and adding new skill sets.

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RIA Channels

Three Active RIA Acquirers on What It Costs to Create a 'Profitable' Deal

Outside input is important, the panelists agree, but choose carefully. There are only a handful of bankers and attorneys with the expertise to create the best outcome for selling advisors.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Why Insurance Could Be Today’s Preferred ‘Alt’

With investor anxiety running high, advisors may be wise to take a fresh look at a time-tested asset class that is completely uncorrelated to equities or fixed income: whole life insurance.

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Opinion

FTX Collapse Is a Feature, Not a Bug, of Financial Innovation

The leverage and other aspects everyone tut-tuts about after-the-fact are essential for economic progress.

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Technology

Tech-Enabled RIA Savvy Wealth Raises $11M From Venture Capitalists

It represents one recent example of venture capital’s bet on the human side of wealth management.

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Careers

Six Factors That Trap Advisors in Indecision Mode

With The Clash ringing in their heads, advisors often get stuck when trying to answer the proverbial question: ‘Should I stay or should I go?’

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RIA Channels

Steward Partners Secures $140M Credit Facility to Accelerate Recruiting

Available capital will support 'flood' of recruits in new year.

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Industry

HUB International Buys $1B Bridgecreek Investment Management

Boutique portfolio management firm in Oklahoma further expands the insurance giant’s wealth advisory arm.

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Regulatory

New PIABA President Looks Toward Investors’ Volatility Concerns

In a discussion with WealthManagement.com, Hugh Berkson said the organization will continue to raise awareness of the issue of unpaid arbitration awards and the alleged misuse of forced arbitration clauses by RIAs.

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RPA Edge

It's Time to Get Real About 401(k) Plans

Is there any hope to help the 97% of 401(k) participants without access to a financial advisor?

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Podcasts

Mindy Diamond On Independence: How a $440M Merrill Team Got Their Mojo Back in Independence

Self-described “homegrown Merrill” advisors Chad Goodchild and Jacob Schlicht share the drivers behind their choice to leave Merrill to launch independent firm Kickstand Wealth Advisors.

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