Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

FINRA Rule Changes Let Out-Of-Work Registrants Keep Qualifications

The changes include allowing individuals to retain their qualifications for up to five years provided they keep up with continuing education mandates. FINRA believes the changes will help people more easily return to the industry after extended absences.

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INDUSTRY

What’s Behind Private Ocean’s Sale to Wealthspire?

The transaction represents a broader industry trend of larger RIAs giving up ownership and control.

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Lesson Plan for Municipal Bond Investors

Here are a few things we think investors should keep in mind.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

The 12 Best Business Books of 2021 for Advisors

Each title on this list will add value to your practice and the tools you use daily in your work.    

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Enforcement Actions Drop, Penalties Rise in FY 2021

The number of standalone enforcement actions climbed year-to-year from 2020, while whistleblower awards passed $1 billion since issuing its first award nearly a decade ago.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Two New Income Tax Surcharges Included in Build Back Better Act

An unwelcome tax surprise may await business sellers and non-grantor trusts.  

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ESTATE PLANNING

IRS to Dispose of Older Estate Tax Returns

The retention period that the IRS will hold on to estate tax and related gift returns will be reduced from 75 to 40 years.

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PHILANTHROPY

Five Tips to Maximize Clients’ Year-End Giving

How to make charitable contributions go further.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

New Jersey Advisor Returns to RBC Following Restraining Order

Christopher Andreach, who managed about $500 million in assets, rejoined his former firm in its Florham Park, N.J., office after spending only a few months at UBS Financial Services.

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INDUSTRY

JPMorgan Ex-Brokers Fight Grandma in Court, Seeking Her Silence

Ninety-five-year-old grandmother spars with two of her grandson over FINRA award payout, refuses to sign gag order.  

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REAL ESTATE

Highlights from A Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investment in 2022

This forum explored some of the strategies for investing in commercial real estate during a time of innovation.  

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