Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

HIGH NET WORTH

Kobe Bryant and the Importance of Estate Planning

Kobe Bryant made an estimated $680 million during his 20-year basketball career between endorsements and his actual salary.  

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INDUSTRY

More Questions Than Answers at TDAI

Tom Nally tells advisors gathered for the firm’s national conference it’s business as usual, even as the DOJ signals more scrutiny of the proposed acquisition by rival Charles Schwab.

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Meet the HENRYs

Tracking the newest in millennial wealth.

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INDUSTRY

United Capital Will Become Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management

In related news, CEO Joe Duran will buy an apartment in New York, where Goldman is headquartered, an indication that he’ll continue to lead the business he built.

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MY LIFE AS A CLIENT

Just Leave Me Alone

A lot can be learned listening to clients’ experiences working with financial advisors—good and bad. We talked to Mark Scott, vice president of communications for an institutional investment data company in New York City, about his interactions with the industry.  

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Direct Indexing: An Essential Part of Your Model Portfolio

Direct indexing brings you new opportunities to better serve your clients. Learn how to leverage high net worth services for clients.  

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ETFS

The State of ETFs 2020: Real Advice Is Your Grand Challenge

Dave Nadig and Matt Hougan declared at Inside ETFs that investing is a solved problem; now advisors need to rethink the core of their businesses and how they allocate their time.
 

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ETFS

How to Generate Alpha in 2020

Money managers provided their ETF recommendations at the Inside ETFs conference.

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[Approved for 1 CE Credit] Optimizing the Client Journey: A New Approach to Technology Strategy

Hear from two industry veterans discussing the client journey as a framework for developing a technology blueprint for enhancing service delivery, driving client satisfaction, which results in more referrals.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

IRS Helps IRA Custodians Comply With SECURE Act

Notice 2020-06 provides guidance on reporting 2020 requirement minimum distributions.

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ETFS

Nontransparent Active ETF Creators Await Mutual Fund Conversions

Once asset managers can convert traditional mutual funds into ETFs, that will change the market for mutual funds, according to panelists at Inside ETFs. But one speaker says it won't be the end of mutual funds.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

How Advisors Can Find Riches in Niches

You’re not going to lose prospects by carving out a niche. In fact, it can make marketing efforts more efficient and propel growth, said panelists at the Inside ETFs conference.  

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

HighTower Launches New Branding Campaign

While it will still represent the firm’s commitment to the fiduciary model, HighTower’s refreshed branding will focus more on its community of advisors and the holistic wellness of the end clients they serve.

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