Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 29, 2020

COLLEGE PLANNING

Morgan Stanley's New College Savings Plan Revives 529 Account Debate

Nothing divides advisors quite like a college savings account.

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ETFS

ESG Funds Shine During Pandemic

"I think what's actually emerging here is ESG has more semblance of being the new quality factor."

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PROSPECTING

A Can’t-Miss COI Campaign

This is an ideal time to be in close contact with your professional partners.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Ritholtz CEO Josh Brown Knocks PPP Criticism As More Firms Disclose Loans

Ritholtz Wealth Management was one of several firms to disclose they received a Paycheck Protection Program loan to help with expenses amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Form ADVs submitted to the SEC.

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PHILANTHROPY

CARES Act Increases Business Tax Incentives for Charitable Gifts

Changes apply to donations of cash and food inventory.

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CAREERS

Transparency With Diana B.: Working Mothers in Quarantine

The juggle is real—especially in lockdown. Three mothers at financial advisory firms open up about the pitfalls and perils of working from home with kids.

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The Daily Brief

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Stifel Settles With FINRA For More Than $3 Million Over UITs

FINRA has order Stifel Nicolaus to pay customers over understated fees related to early rollovers of UITs.

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Emigrant Partners Takes Minority Stake in RIA Pure Financial Advisors

Emigrant Partners has made an investment in the California-based firm, marking its third deal since the pandemic started.

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INDUSTRY

LPL Lures Washington-Based Team from Wells Fargo FiNet

Invex Financial, which manages $120 million, joins LPL's broker/dealer, corporate RIA and custodial platforms.

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