Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 23, 2020

WEALTH PLANNING

Revisiting Mortgage Refinancing

Clients have a golden opportunity to save money and/or raise needed cash.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Advisor Opportunities Amid Troubled Markets

A good advisor might talk about the down market as a “buying opportunity.” But a great advisor can help their clients reset their portfolio for long-term financial success, even in the midst of a crisis.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Are Opportunity Zones Just Billionaire Boondoggles?

Smart data may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of this controversial program.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

HIGH NET WORTH

IRS Delays Tax-Filing Date to July 15, Matching Payment Deadline

The change gives individuals and corporations an additional three months to file before they would owe interest and penalties for filing late.

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INDUSTRY

What To Do With $1,000? Advisors Debate Government Stimulus Checks

If your clients each receive $1,000, what would you suggest they do with it? Here's how some advisors are thinking about 'Yang payments.'

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

What Could Happen to RIA M&A? 2008 Provides a Clue

The hit to the markets and the economy will change the dynamics of RIA mergers and acquisitions—as well as firm valuations.

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ETFS

These ETFs Took in New Money Even as Markets Tumbled

Showing signs of optimism and alert to buying opportunities in down markets, investors poured fresh money into these ETFs during a scary week in the markets.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Taking a COVID-19 Leadership Role

Focus on what you can control.

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TECHNOLOGY

Wealthtech Lessons Learned From 2008

There were no 'innovation labs' in 2008, and there may be fewer going forward. As the next recession looms, wealth management firms will likely return to a stricter cost-benefit analysis for their technology budgets.

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The Daily Brief

INDUSTRY

CFA Postpones June Exam in Light of Coronavirus

The earliest possible date for candidates to take all three levels of the test will be December of this year.

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TECHNOLOGY

Mint.com Founder Builds COVID-19 Symptom Check Website

The new site and another from the CDC help those fearful of the virus with assessing symptoms and next steps.

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TECHNOLOGY

Wealthfront Lays Foundation For Direct Deposit, Bill Pay

In development since at least 2018, will this be the year for "Self-Driving Money?"

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