Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

ESTATE PLANNING

Kirk Douglas Leaves Fortune to Charity

A lifetime of donations to good causes.

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INDUSTRY

SEC Hits Wells Fargo With $35 Million Penalty Tied to Inverse ETF

The commission said Wells Fargo failed to properly train and oversee brokers and advisors who didn't understand the ETF was not designed for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Preventing Family Loan Problems

A few initial and ongoing steps can reduce family friction before it starts.  

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Say Hello to the ‘Retirement Tier’

401(k) plans are increasingly accommodating the needs of retirees.

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EQUITIES

OpEd: The Market’s Immune System May Be Compromised

The coronavirus gets all the blame for the market implosion, but about two-thirds of these 19 bear market warning signs compiled by Bank of America were already flashing red. Does that mean the market’s immune system is compromised?

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ETFS

Three Money Managers Discuss How They Use ESG ETFs

The number of ESG ETFs are skyrocketing, and investor demand in the U.S. is starting to pick up. Three institutional investors discuss what they are hearing from advisors and clients and how they choose the right ESG ETFs for their portfolios.  

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INDUSTRY

RBC Wealth Management Acquires $1.8 Billion Wisconsin Team

The deal with Visionary Wealth Management will make the 16-person team RBC's largest in the state.  

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INDUSTRY

Could Hightower Be On The Market Again?

Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners is looking to sell Hightower, according to published reports.  

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INDUSTRY

Consumer Advocates Denounce 'Rollbacks' in Mass. Fiduciary Rule

One investor group argues the state’s final rule, going into effect March 6, has been significantly weakened to mirror some of the worst aspects of Reg BI. Meanwhile, industry groups are concerned with how fast the rule has been finalized.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

The Challenge of Complying in Plain English

As Reg BI’s implementation date approaches, firms are grappling with the Form CRS challenge of explaining themselves both briefly and clearly.  

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