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Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

INDUSTRY

Mariner Wealth Comes Under Fire In Courts

Over a matter of weeks, Mariner was hit with multiple lawsuits from rival advisory firms, including Edelman Financial Engines, Avantax and RWA Wealth Partners, claiming the firm's hyper-aggressive growth tactics step over the line. It may just be the new cost of doing business in a rapidly maturing RIA industry, some legal observers say.

RELATED:  Mariner to Add $104B in Two Deals

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INDUSTRY

Top 10 Trends Shaping Wealth Management in 2024

Many of the trends identified by Datos Insights could help firms navigate challenges throughout the year.    

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HIGH NET WORTH

The IRS Is Recruiting an Army to Take on Wealthy Taxpayers

It's focusing on recruiting those with specialized tax expertise.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

FSI Preps for Court Battle With DOL Over Fiduciary Rule

The Institute will again take the Labor Department to court if it does not withdraw or “substantially improve” the rule governing advisors to retirement accounts, according to CEO Dale Brown.

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RIA NEWS

Kestra’s Bluespring Buys $500M Virginia RIA

Hughes Financial Services is one of three firms to join Bluespring last year.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Asset Managers Launch Infrastructure Funds for the Wealth Channel

Historically, infrastructure had been prized for its “safety and stability.” Some asset managers claim now might be a good moment to get more exciting returns.

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RIA NEWS

Savvy Wealth Introduces Investment Management Capabilities

Savvy Wealth Investment Management is the latest update to the RIA’s responsive, tech-driven platform.

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PHILANTHROPY

Adding a Tax Reimbursement Clause with Beneficiaries’ Consent

The Internal Revenue Service issues new guidance on whether it’s a taxable gift.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

The Quiet Year That Wasn’t

Why Stratos Wealth slowed down to drive growth for the future.  

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The Word on WealthTech for February 2024

F2 Strategy's co-founder and CEO provides his take on the most important wealth management technology news of the last month.

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