Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 20, 2018

ETFS

Marijuana ETFs Off of January Highs

Politics and growing pains are killing vibes among cannabis ETFs, which are down for the year.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Referrals and Recruitment Are Key to Advisory Firm Growth

Strategies to win new clients in the face of market volatility.

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Coaching for Good Habits

Here’s how to help clients correct their financial priorities.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

How Advisors Can Help Clients Facing an Empty Nest

Tips to walk retirees and pre-retirees through the process of downsizing their home.

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The Daily Brief

Confidence, Pay Disparity Creates $1 Million "Wealth Gap"

Women are just as confident as men on most aspects of finance—except when it comes to managing investments, according to a survey by Merrill Lynch. Citing a paucity of female-focused financial literature, only 52 percent of women report that they’re confident when it comes to investing, compared to 68 percent of men. ...

Financial Advice Boosts Savings for Military Families
Advisors are making a big difference in the lives of military families, according to a report on financial behavior from First Command Financial Services, Inc. Besides stashing away more for retirement than their self-guided counterparts, middle-class military families who have financial advisors also pay down their debt more responsibly and have higher savings rates for both long- and short-term goals. ...

Wealthbox Integrates SmartAsset's Lead Generation
Wealthbox, a client relationship management (CRM) service for financial advisors, said it was partnering with SmartAsset and would integrate the company's SmartAdvisor lead generation service into its system. SmartAsset's service recommends prospective clients to advisors, who pay for the leads. ...

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