WM Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Daily Memo

OCTOBER 05, 2024

PEOPLE

Analysts Largely View LPL CEO’s Firing as ‘Isolated Incident’

Analysts don’t expect Dan Arnold’s termination to disrupt the day-to-day, and they have confidence in interim CEO Rich Steinmeier and the rest of the management team.

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Edward Jones Launches Proprietary SMA, Financial Planning Services

The new programs are part of an effort to attract more high-net-worth clients with broader offerings.

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Schwab CEO Bettinger to Step Down as Firm Revamps Banking Unit

Bettinger, who turns 65 next year, has led Schwab since 2008. He’s handing the role to President Rick Wurster.

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TPG Capital Takes Minority Stake in Creative Planning

CEO Peter Mallouk will keep his majority stake and continue to lead the firm. TPG will join General Atlantic, which made its own minority investment in the firm in 2020.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

The 22 Best Advisor-Sold 529 College Savings Plans

Top performers include state-sponsored offerings from BlackRock Advisors, T. Rowe Price, Hartford Funds and Putnam.

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INDUSTRY

Former Edelman Advisor Sues To Break Non-Solicitation Agreement

Josh Hederick filed his complaint in North Carolina federal court, alleging that Edelman’s litigation record means he can’t trust they’ll work with him on his departure “in good faith.”

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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal to Leave Agency

Grewal’s last day will be Oct. 11. He joined the commission in 2021 and has overseen numerous notable cases, including the first actions related to Regulation Best Interest.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Apollo Aims to Grow Global Wealth Assets to $150B by 2029

By 2029, the firm anticipates that the global wealth business could represent 50% of its annual third-party capital-raising volume.

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Aquilance Hires Chief Revenue Officer From Morningstar

The personal financial administration firm has been building out its C-Suite with an eye toward growth and bringing the technology down-market.

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