Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

New Coalition Focuses on Industry’s Individuals

The Financial Professional Coalition will cater to the “rank-and file” of the industry by offering specific, non-legal assistance for reps and support staff.

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High Net Worth

Coming Soon to Your State: A Millionaire’s Tax

Massachusetts recently approved a new 4% tax on state residents with annual income over $1 million. Many states could follow.

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Industry

Is FinServ Prepared for My Braid-Wearing GenZ Daughter and Her Peers?

Be careful of suffocating the freedom of your employees to be themselves and bring their full selves to work.

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High Net Worth

America’s Wealth is On the Move

The affluent are seeking out new investment opportunities domestically and abroad.

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Retirement

Linking Long Term Care and Life Insurance Explained

Demand for long term care is growing and advisors can differentiate themselves and deepen client relationships through modern approaches to long term care planning.

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Regulatory

Wells Fargo Discloses Probes as Scrutiny of Messaging Apps’ Use Widens

Regulators are investigating Wells' retention of employee communications over unapproved messaging apps.

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RIA News

RIA Roundup: Savant Wealth Makes Largest Acquisition in History with $3.3B Capital Directions

Savant announced the largest acquisition in its history this week, while Snowden Lane established a 13th office, Sanctuary added a team from Merrill Lynch, DayMark added a team from Wells Fargo, Focus facilitated two tuck-ins, and Mariner, EP Wealth and Exencial all added firms with hundreds of millions in AUM.

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Regulatory

Illinois, Georgia Are Newest States To Adopt Best Interest Annuity Rules

The two states became the 32nd and 33rd in the county to pass laws based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ 2020 model.

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Technology

Orion Advisor Academy Debuts

The new, on-demand learning platform is based on the work of Dr. Daniel Crosby, the wealthtech company’s chief behavioral officer.

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Technology

Avantax Announces $1.7B in Newly Recruited Assets in 2022

During the fourth quarter of 2022, 66 independent financial professionals affiliated with the tax-centric broker/dealer.

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