Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 14, 2018

INDUSTRY

LPL Targets Cetera, Securities America and Kestra Advisors with Aggressive Recruiting Package

To boost recruiting, LPL is offering some advisors from rival firms up to 50 basis points on assets.

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INDUSTRY

Cambridge Advisors Added to LPL's Hit List

Cambridge has been added to LPL’s list of rival firms where advisors are being offered up to 50 basis points on assets to come on board.

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FIXED INCOME

Cashing in on Ultra-Short Bond Funds

Clients can get a nice boost in yield by putting cash positions into bond funds with short maturities, but understand the risks.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Six Common Wealth Transfer Pitfalls

Entitlement and lack of familial ties are two of the many threats to successful generational wealth transfers.

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INDUSTRY

Advisors’ Use of Fixed Planning Fees on the Rise

A fixed fee for financial planning can offset variability in asset-based fees in a down market and reinforce the value of financial planning for the client, according to a new Cerulli report.

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HARASSMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are Advisory Firms Doing Enough to Combat Workplace Harassment?

Many employers may not be doing enough to help victims address the problem of workplace harassment, according to a WealthManagement.com survey.
 

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PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy Is the Lifeblood of Family Continuity

Frank Perdue’s widow, and daughter of the co-founder of Sheraton hotels, knows a thing or two about family businesses.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Roger Corman’s Sons Sue to Block Sale of Film Library

The latest in a long line of estate controversies.

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PROSPECTING

Why Affluent Prospects Hire Their Advisor

The quality of the advisor is what seals the deal; the firm plays a minor role in the selection process.

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INDUSTRY

Fidelity Is Changing the Way It Charges for Financial Advice

The new fees begin in July for the more than 800,000 customers of the wealth unit.

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