WM Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Daily Memo

JUNE 19, 2025

ESTATE PLANNING

Legal Battle Over the Control of Jimmy Buffett’s $275M Estate Heats Up

It’s not all margaritas and cheeseburgers in this latest celebrity inheritance dispute.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Deals & Moves: Merit Acquires Aerospace-focused RIA, CapWealth Adds Tax Expert

In addition, Ameriprise snags a $300M wirehouse team, LPL’s independent division adds a newly launched RIA, and Raymond James’ independent and employee channels bring on firms of $500M and $340M, respectively.

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EDGE TV

Alternative Investment Strategies for RIAs and Their Clients

Savant CIO Zach Ivey explores the latest trends in alternative investments.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

BlackRock Says Super-Rich Want Private Credit as PE Lags

While private equity remains a core investment for family offices, the last few years of lackluster performance, difficulty exiting investments and delayed or reduced returns of capital are taking a toll on investors, according to a BlackRock survey.

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