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Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 3, 2022

FMG Suite Rebrands, Brings Online Reputation Management to Advisors

The company’s new initiatives include monthly marketing plans created in house and a digital reputation management program to monitor an advisor's Net Promoter Score.

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Investment

Do Investors Really Want Direct Indexing?

Selling an investment product based on the idea of tracking an index creates a paradox; too much deviation subverts the purported benefits of direct indexing.

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WMIQ RESEARCH

Full Report: RIA Edge Study

Discover the main drivers of RIA growth and value in our inaugural RIA Edge Study.

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Regulation

SEC: Calif. Advisor Barred for Role in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

According to the commission, Alexandra H. Cock and her firm Wealth Plus raised more than $2.5 million in securities in two real estate invesment management companies that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.

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Morningstar Sustainability Atlas

Explore the sustainability profiles of Morningstar's 48 country-specific equity indexes.

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Practice Management

10 Questions to Help Rate Your Sales Skills

Basic sales training is all well and good, but the reality is that “selling” happens everywhere.

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Podcasts

Technology

Advisor Innovations: Carter Gibson on Planning for the Future of Your Firm

LPL's head of advisor M&A discusses what is driving the recent frenzy in mergers and acquisitions, what to look for in buyers or merger partners, and the best post-transaction practices to ensure a successful integration.

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Careers

Mindy Diamond on Independence: Industry Update on M&A—Part 2

Part 2 of this two-part series explores what drives value and how to build a business that will be 'attractive' to acquirers and garner the highest valuation.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

How to Talk to Your Clients About ESG, Crypto and NFT

In today’s world of increased market volatility and ever-changing regulatory environment, the need for sound financial stewardship is in great demand.

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