Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

ADVISOR CHANNELS

Questions Abound After Morgan Stanley Leaves Broker Protocol

A “seismic” event for the industry might have broad consequences.

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TRUMP TAX REFORM

House GOP Tax Plan Explained

The House GOP plan looks a lot like the President’s, with a few producer’s notes.

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THE FIDUCIARY RULE

DOL Sends Fiduciary Rule Delay to OMB

The rule, if approved by OMB, would delay the Jan. 1 applicability date of the fiduciary rule until July 1, 2019.

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Broker Protocol Administrator Delayed Public Notice of Morgan Stanley’s Exit

Morgan Stanley’s protocol administrator appears to delay public announcement of pullout.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Health Care Costs in Retirement

The compounding impact of healthcare inflation ensures that healthcare costs will continue to bedevil Americans facing retirement. 

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TECHNOLOGY

The Cybersecurity Problem Requires Human Solutions

In the wake of headline-grabbing hacks like Equifax, experts weigh in on how advisors can step up their protection.

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COLLEGE PLANNING

Walking Clients Through the Financial Aid Maze

Here are nine basic steps that your clients should know about filing for financial aid.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Legacy Planning Is Changing

Lessons learned from family offices, private banks and best-of-breed independent advisors.

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ESTATE PLANNING

The “Comprehensive” Fiduciary Advisor: Reality, Myth or Liability?

Expanding roles lead to risks.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

How To Talk to Seniors about Fraud

Make exploitation an open topic with all of your clients from middle age on.

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