Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 30, 2020

PEOPLE

Franklin Templeton Fires Portfolio Manager Amy Cooper Involved in Central Park Dog Incident

Franklin Templeton fired portfolio manager Amy Cooper after an internal investigation. The firm "does not tolerate racism of any kind," it tweeted.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Ritholtz CEO Josh Brown Knocks PPP Criticism as More Firms Disclose Loans

Ritholtz Wealth Management was one of several firms to disclose it received a Paycheck Protection Program loan to help with expenses amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Form ADVs submitted to the SEC.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

Morgan Stanley's New College Savings Plan Revives 529 Account Debate

Nothing divides advisors quite like a college savings account.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Atlanta RIA With $3 Billion Takes PPP Loan for COVID-19 Relief

Lakeview Capital Partners, which manages $3.3 billion in client assets, received $581,000 and intends to apply for forgiveness next month, according to a newly updated Form ADV.  

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

COVID-19 Infects TDFs

Cookie cutter solutions are less effective in trying times.  

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ETFS

ESG Funds Shine During Pandemic

'I think what's actually emerging here is ESG has more semblance of being the new quality factor.'

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TRANSPARENCY WITH DIANA B.

Working Mothers in Quarantine

The juggle is real—especially in lockdown. Three mothers at financial advisory firms open up about the pitfalls and perils of working from home with kids.

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TECHNOLOGY

Pandemic Spurs Fidelity Institutional To Improve Advisor Tools

Fidelity's new offerings and improvements to its advisor platform are meant to boost efficiency.  

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INDUSTRY

USAA Transition to Schwab Goes Live

USAA members accessing investment products and services are being directed to Schwab.  

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PHILANTHROPY

CARES Act Increases Business Tax Incentives for Charitable Gifts

Changes apply to donations of cash and food inventory.  

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