Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 23, 2020

RETIREMENT PLANNING

How Smart Are You About the CARES Act?

This 10-question quiz focuses on the provisions of the CARES Act related to retirement and charitable giving.    

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COLLEGE PLANNING

COVID-19 and Its Impact on College Admissions

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the higher-ed world.  

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SPONSORED CONTENT

What to Expect When You're Expecting to Change Broker/Dealers

Conquering the fear of change starts with two simple steps.

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INDUSTRY

$1B AUM Wealthquest Receives PPP Loan

Ohio-based Wealthquest said it hoped to use the loan to retain its staff and fund payroll costs and health and insurance benefits for employees, according to an updated Form ADV submitted to the SEC.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Two More RIAs With Billions in Assets Receive PPP Loans

Both Crestone Asset Management and IPG Investment Advisors cited the economic impact of COVID-19's spread, and disclosed the loans in newly updated Forms ADV submitted to the SEC.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

The New RIA Imperative: Developing a Technology Strategy In Times of Volatility, Custodian Consolidation and Pandemic

During these times of social distancing, declining revenues, and custodians changing hands, merging or going out of business, join us for an insightful discussion with industry technology leaders to learn how top advisors are responding.

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CAREERS

The Financial Advisor of the Future

Start preparing yourself now for the digital transformation.

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TECHNOLOGY

The Real-World Benefits of the LPL-AdvicePay Deal

One advisory firm is already seeing the efficiencies that come from the agreement between fee-payment-processing firm AdvicePay and LPL.  

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Prince and the Importance of Having an Estate Plan

The ongoing legal battles around Prince's estate provide the soundtrack for a discussion about the importance of having a proper plan in place.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

How Will Compliance Exams Shift Post-Reg BI?

With some exceptions, Reg BI scrutiny will be included in broader firm examinations rather than a sole focus of inquiry, according to one FINRA representative.  

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INDUSTRY

Fidelity Dangles Rewards Program for Wealthy Retail Clients

The new rewards program is being rolled out to in-house clients with a minimum of $250,000, not the firm's RIA custody business.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Smarsh to Acquire Entreda

The deal will bring information security and cybersecurity expertise to a leader in communications compliance technology.  

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