Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Morning Memo

OCTOBER 15, 2022

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

FINRA Suspends Rep in First Reg BI-Related Action

Charles Malico, a former broker with Network 1 Financial Securities, will also pay a $5,000 fine. The disciplinary action follows the SEC’s first violation notice issued earlier this year citing the new standard.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Andy Warhol Foundation Lawsuit Hits the Supreme Court

Arguments begin this week in the high-profile case centered on photos of Prince.

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RESOURCE CENTER

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BUSINESS PLANNING

When Succession Plans Fail, Keep Trying

Advisors looking for someone to take over their practice may find the second—or third—time’s the charm.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

Once again, the DOL could put the employment status of independent broker/dealers in jeopardy. FSI President Dale Brown questioned whether the department gave enough attention to feedback from the industry when formulating the proposal.  

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REAL ESTATE

Breaking Down September’s Double-digit Drop for REIT Total Returns

The Fed’s continued aggressiveness in raising interest rates and growing fears of a recession took a toll on publicly-traded real estate equities.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Hearsay Rolls Out Client Engagement Platform for RIAs

The new platform bundles content generation and analytics, social media management and compliance features, among others.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Galvin Accuses RIA of Failing to Supervise Risky ETF Recommendations

The order concerning New Harbor Financial Group's recommendation of an inverse leveraged ETF comes several months after the commonwealth secretary announced an investigation into b/ds distributing single-stock ETFs.

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ETFS

Are Low-Vol Investments Good Hedges?

They may actually exacerbate risk during market crashes.  

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RPA EDGE

The New Portability Services Network Will Dramatically Change the DC Industry

The joint venture aims to facilitate transferability and consolidation of accounts while fueling the convergence of wealth and retirement at work.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Salve for the SALT Tax Wound

Some states have established a pass-through entity tax that enables certain entities to avoid the SALT deduction cap.  

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