Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 15, 2020

Give Your Remote Work Environment A Security Checkup

Davis Janowski

While you may feel confident given a relatively safe in-office cybersecurity environment, home is likely less secure by default.

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Changes in distribution, contribution and inheritance laws.

Industry

NASAA Moves Forward With CE Requirement for Investment Advisor Reps

Patrick Donachie

If states don't adopt the rule on a uniform basis, it could create a patchwork of requirements that investment advisor reps have to deal with.

Client Relations

Corporate Responsibility During the COVID-19 Crisis

Blaine Townsend

We need to see hands raised, not hands out.

ETFs

Thematic ETF Growth Slowed by COVID-19

Todd Rosenbluth

Some thematic ETFs may be poised to prosper in a post-pandemic world. But as always, it’s what’s inside the ETF that counts.

The Daily Brief

The FPA Offers Safety Workers Discount on Financial Planning

Asia Martin

About 300 FPA have signed on to provide financial planning to safety professionals at a 20% discount.

Texas Advisor Moves to LPL In First Step Towards Retirement

Diana Britton

Peter DeSantis joins LPL from Cetera Advisor Networks in an early step in his succession plan.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Estate Planning

Using the Harmless Error Doctrine in Light of COVID-19

Kathryn E. Kuhn

Five tips for shoring up evidence of testamentary intent.

Technology

Fintechs Join the PPP Fray

Samuel Steinberger

Fintechs eager to differentiate from traditional banks are gaining governmental approval to disburse small business loans.

Industry

Blucora Reduces Price for HK Financial Services 37%

Diana Britton

The publicly traded company will now buy HK Financial Services for $100 million, down from $160 million in the original agreement, but adds a contingency agreement for performance-based payouts.

Industry

Reports: Coronavirus Hits Industry M&A Activity in Q1

Erick Bergquist

Despite 2019 being a record year for M&A activity, 2020 will likely see fewer deals consummated, due to the coronavirus, according to recent M&A reports.