Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

AUGUST 15, 2020

TECHNOLOGY

Merrill Lynch Finds the 'Holy Grail' With Personal Wealth Analysis Improvements

Advisors and clients alike being able to simultaneously adjust planning and portfolio scenarios in real time is a "game changer," according to Aite Group's Dennis Gallant.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

What Regulatory Reforms Could a Biden Term Bring?

Beyond an attempt to reverse Reg BI, the industry could also see a number of securities regulation reforms if Joe Biden wins the presidential election.  

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COLLEGE PLANNING

Repaying College Loans in a Pandemic

While CARES Act relief ends Sept. 30, there are other ways to minimize or even eliminate the college debt burden.  

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BUSINESS PLANNING

How Long Does It Take to Launch an RIA?

By tackling the largest and most time-consuming tasks first, we believe advisors can launch their RIA in four to six months.

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CAREERS

When Is It Too Late to Go Independent?

Many advisors wonder if they’ve reached an age when independence is just a bridge too far.

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Death, Taxes and Elvis Presley

David Lenok and Paige Goepfert explore the financial mishaps of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Riskalyze Wades Deeper Into Trading Automation, Tax Alpha

Risk metrics are only part of the picture at Riskalyze, as the firm pushes deeper into trading and portfolio management.

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HIGH NET WORTH

How to Prepare High-Net-Worth Clients for IRS Wealth Squad Audits

Five critical actions to take.

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INDUSTRY

NFL Players Union Drafts Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & Entertainment group was designated as an Institutional Financial Advisor participant for the NFLPA.  

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EQUITIES

Recession? Over. Now It's About Jobs and Growth in U.S. Equities

We basically experienced four years of market action over the last four months, and a lot of investors are struggling with the divergence between a failing economy and rising financial markets.  

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