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Wealth Management Morning Memo

JANUARY 22, 2022

TECHNOLOGY

Facet Wealth Raises $100M in Series C

The funding will help Facet Wealth continue to grow its business, targeting the segment of the market that has never worked with a financial advisor.

RELATED:  Facet Wealth's Funding Follows Change in Business Model

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INDUSTRY

Dynasty Financial Partners Files for $100M IPO

The RIA services platform, launched in 2010, hopes to raise up to $100 million in its initial public offering, according to an SEC filing.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

What Warren Buffett Taught Us About Digital Moats

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Former Rochester Broker Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Ponzi Scheme

Perry Santillo and co-conspirators defrauded approximately 1,000 investors out of more than $100 million, according to the Justice Department.  

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INDUSTRY

Beacon Pointe Acquires Five Firms, Brings 2021 Total Above $7 Billion

The leading RIA’s acquisitions include its first office locations in Wisconsin and Tennessee. Beacon acquired 14 firms in 2021, compared with four deals the previous year.  

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RIA EDGE PODCAST

Wealthstream’s Michael Goodman on Building a $1B RIA

Wealthstream's Michael Goodman discusses the keys to building a successful and consistently growing RIA.

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TECHNOLOGY

Hype or Not? Episode 1: Cryptocurrency

Industry consultant Tim Welsh and Tech Editor Davis Janowski debate the merits of digital assets, cryptocurrencies and the blockchain and whether they have a place in wealth management.

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THE HEALTHY ADVISOR PODCAST

Life as a Quadriplegic With Anthony Zhang

In 2016, tech entrepreneur Anthony Zhang dived headfirst into a swimming pool, paralyzing him from the neck down. Now, he’s democratizing fine-wine investing for advisors and their clients.  

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PHILANTHROPY

Top Three Takeaways: Family Foundation Endowments

We analyzed the endowments of more than 1,000 private, nonoperating foundations with assets of less than $50 million over a two-year period.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Financial Planning in the Era of the Great Resignation

More than ever, financial advisors will deal with psychological and spiritual issues.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Tax Breaks for Crypto Millionaires Stir Outrage in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's “resident investor” incentive, commonly known as Act 22, lures wealthy individuals with the promise of legally skirting U.S. federal income tax.

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