Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

CLIENT RELATIONS

Love Hurts: A Financial Advisor Breaks up a Romance Scam

Sometimes acting as a fiduciary means risking the loss of a client.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Indie Advisors Banking on Credit, Cash Management

Independent advisors are gaining ground on their bank-based peers when it comes to loans and cash management tools, improving the client relationship—and keeping those assets closer to home.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

DOL Fiduciary Rule’s Impact Will Be Felt by Advisors, Brokers

The Biden administration announced last week the fiduciary exemption would take effect as scheduled, but legal experts argue the rule has some serious teeth that will impact client relationships with advisors and broker/dealers.

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ETFS

Mark Yusko on SPACs

The head of RIA Morgan Creek Capital recently launched an ETF to diversify investments in the blank-check companies.

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Why Active in Fixed Income ETFs?

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ETFS

ARK and Everyone Else: The 20 ETFs With the Best Five-Year Returns

Cathie Wood's ARK ETFs have posted the best returns over the past five years, followed by funds focused on clean energy and technology.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

‘Roaring Kitty’ Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Rise

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, accuses Keith Gill of misrepresenting himself as an amateur investor and profiting by artificially inflating the price of the stock.  

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ESTATE PLANNING

Could a Change to the Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Be Retroactive?

A potential shift in the credit amount could lead to unwelcome surprises.  

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INDUSTRY

Captrust Acquires $154B AUA Cammack Retirement Group

The acquisition furthers Captrust's hold in the retirement plan space, now at over $600B AUA.  

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INDUSTRY

Focus Financial’s Connectus Launches Business Development Program

Connectus, Focus' shared services RIA, will provide several business development functions, including marketing, digital onboarding, family office and back-office services.  

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REAL ESTATE

How to Market Real Estate Investments to Wealthy Families

Learning to effectively communicate with ultra-high net worth individuals can help transform your firm.  

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