Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 13, 2021

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Hundreds of Firms Didn't File Form CRS, SEC Exam Director Says

Peter Driscoll, the SEC's Division of Examinations director, said some firms had not responded to the commission even after multiple attempts to reach them.  

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TECHNOLOGY

The Pandemic Is a Year Old. Here's the Best (and Worst) of Advisor Tech

Advisors on the technology that really stood out during the COVID-19 crisis, and the tools that fell flat.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Growing a More Sustainable Practice with ESG

ESG is now an important client retention and acquisition strategy for financial advisors.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

FAFSA Changes Target Divorcees and Extended Family

The formula will change for families filling out the form beginning Oct. 1, 2022.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Biden's DOL Will Not Enforce Trump-Era ESG Rule

The Department of Labor also announced it would not enforce a rule concerning proxy voting, saying it had heard from stakeholders that the rules had a 'chilling effect on appropriate integration of ESG factors in investment decisions.'

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

The Secret Ingredients of a Successful COI Strategy

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TECHNOLOGY

Orion Acquires Risk Analytics Provider HiddenLevers

From portfolio stress tests to RIA business intelligence, the merger will help Orion compete with Envestnet.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Why Are Aging Rockers Cashing Out Their Music Catalogs?

Estate liquidity may be the key.  

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PEOPLE

Industry Mourns Passing of Raymond James Recruiter Barry Papa

Well known to many financial advisors, the longtime director of Raymond James' Advisor Choice Consulting was remembered by dozens of industry colleagues on social media.

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REAL ESTATE

What Is the Right REIT Allocation?

REITs increasingly are being included in more meaningful allocations in investment portfolios.  

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Larry King's Holographic Will

A handwritten will and eight marriages are the stuff that estate fights are made of.  

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REAL ESTATE

Foreign Buyers Position for CRE Buying Opportunities

International investors, including pension funds and SWFs, continue to target U.S. commercial real estate as part of their asset allocation strategies.  

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