Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

INDUSTRY

Schwab, TD Ameritrade Deal Would Reshape RIA Landscape

The $26 billion deal, if approved, would put Schwab on equal footing with the wirehouses, and put pricing pressure on the upper levels of wealth management. Smaller advisors beware.

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TECHNOLOGY

Will a Schwab, TD Ameritrade Merger Kill Innovation?

With rumors of a TD Ameritrade acquisition by Schwab, some fear a potentially stifling impact on advisor technology.

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EQUITIES

The Top 20 Stocks Blacklisted by ESG Funds

Some of the biggest companies in the world—McDonald's, Philip Morris, BP—are shunned by ESG funds.

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INDUSTRY

Morgan Stanley Revises Grid for 2020, Citing Market Conditions

Morgan Stanley has updated its grid payout scheme to incent its advisors to aim higher and sell financial plans in its first compensation update since 2017.  

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INDUSTRY

The 10 Largest RIA M&A Deals in 2019

The market for registered investment advisors is red-hot this year; here are the largest transactions to occur thus far this year.    

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HIGH NET WORTH

Trump's Crumbling Foundation: A Cautionary Tale

Five activities that can jeopardize a foundation's tax-exempt status.  

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HSAs: Your Guide to an Evolving Industry

Learn how HSA assets are increasing and benefiting accountholders.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Ten Best Business Books of 2019 for Financial Advisors

We curated dozens of books to come up with a selection that offers advisors a wealth of actionable best practices, tips to help you better serve clients and general wisdom to up your game    

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WEALTHCASTS

Dead Celebrity Podcast: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss and Making Succession Planning a Slam Dunk

Dr. Buss had a succession plan in place to cover his 66% ownership of the Lakers. But even the best-laid plans can crumble.  

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MY LIFE AS A CLIENT

Transparency Through Technology

A lot can be learned listening to clients' experiences working with financial advisors—good and bad. We talked to Jeannette McClennan, CEO and founder of McClennan Group, a digital product studio in New York City, about her interactions with the industry.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Four Ways to Support Clients After a Loved One Dies

You have ample opportunity to show your interest goes beyond asset management.  

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