Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 22, 2020

MY LIFE AS A CLIENT

Condescending and Belittling

A lot can be learned listening to clients’ experiences working with financial advisors—good and bad. We talked to Linda Lingo, a financial coach in Redding, Calif.  

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CLIENT RELATIONS

How Advisors Can Effectively Protect Clients From Scams

Amidst an uncertain and vulnerable economic climate, financial advisors need to make sure clients are informed and protected now more than ever.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Quality is the Key to Getting the Shift to Small Cap Value Right

After a rise in small cap growth stocks, consider the importance of strong performance and consistency of returns. Learn how emphasizing quality in the SmallCap space can be a critical building block for investors.  

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EQUITIES

Question Everything You Know About Bonds Versus Stocks

Debt has outpaced equities for 20 years, upending conventional wisdom about investing.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

BUSINESS PLANNING

Sometimes It Takes a Crisis—Is It Time to Tweak Your Business Model?

It makes no sense to be working harder than ever for clients but be paid less.

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WEALTH PLANNING

Advising Clients on the Brink of Unemployment

You can help clients remain financially secure, even when their paycheck is not.  

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INSURANCE

Cash Value Life Insurance May Provide Safe Harbor in an Economic Storm

When equity markets are up and the economy is running smoothly, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the value of downside protection.

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

What Estate Planners and Financial Advisors Need to Know About the New CARES Act

The CARES Act makes significant changes to laws affecting estate planning and wealth management. Join on Monday, April 27 as our speakers cover everything you need to know.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

CARES and Coronavirus Resources for Plan Sponsors

Some information to share with clients to help them manage the changes.

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ETFS

Thematic ETF Growth Slowed by COVID-19

Some thematic ETFs may be poised to prosper in a post-pandemic world. But as always, it’s what’s inside the ETF that counts.  

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The Daily Brief

TECHNOLOGY

Betterment Checking Rollout In Full Effect

The robo continues to push the boundaries between banking and wealth management.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Clients Are Stressed and Turning to CFPs for Help

Nearly eight in 10 CFP professionals report an increase in the volume of calls from their clients, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc.

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TECHNOLOGY

Rise of the Robinhoods

Is Europe cloning U.S. fintechs?

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