Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

AUGUST 4, 2018

MUTUAL FUNDS

Fidelity Goes to Zero Fees for New Index Funds

The changes could make the company more attractive to advisors looking for the cheapest, broadest market exposure.

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ETFS

Vanguard’s Zero Commission Challenge for RIA Custodians

Vanguard’s move to eliminate commissions on ETFs is a challenge for the big RIA custodians, even as the firm denies it’s moving back into the business.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

When Should Clients Begin Managing Aging Parents’ Finances?

Early intervention is important but can be painful.

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INDUSTRY

Morgan Stanley to Pay Advisors to Use Its Technology

The brokerage invested heavily in technology; now it’s got to get its advisors to actually use it.

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INDUSTRY

Why the Focus Financial IPO Is a Watershed Moment for the RIA Space

The Focus IPO is currently the only pure-play investment in the fast-growing RIA space—and if sophisticated investors see this as an opportunity, advisors should too.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Ten Characteristics of Successful Direct Investing Families

Financial returns alone aren’t enough to motivate a family to focus on direct ownership.

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TECHNOLOGY

Principal CEO on Why He Bought RobustWealth

The firm's earnings call revealed new details including a “maximum cost” for the $670 billion Principal Financial Group’s purchase of the digital advice platform.

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PEOPLE

Merrill Lynch Team Managing $930 Million Joins Dynasty Financial Partners

Wyeth Private Wealth focuses on clients’ retirement planning.

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PEOPLE

Rockefeller Capital Management Adds GE Exec to Lead Talent Acquisition

The firm has gone outside the financial services arena for a high-profile hire in a push to meet $100 billion AUA goal.

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INDUSTRY

WeWork Will Renovate UBS Office in Its Biggest Design Deal

The co-working startup is moving to reduce expensive office leases and instead help companies redesign and run spaces they already inhabit.

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