Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JUNE 8, 2019

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Approves Regulation Best Interest

In a 3-to-1 vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission passed its rule package that would establish a standard of conduct for broker/dealers. Firms will have about a year to comply with Reg BI and Form CRS.

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INDUSTRY

Advisors See SEC's Reg BI as a 'Step in the Right Direction'

Despite some criticism that the rules don't go far enough, most advisors are on board with the new standards of conduct.

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Caveat Emptor: Luminous Walkout Shows Advisor’s King in Bank M&A

The former Luminous team recently broke away from First Republic, proof that in the world of RIA M&A, the advisor, not their acquirer, holds the cards and there’s often a culture clash with banks.

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INDUSTRY

Will Wall Street Change the Independent RIA? 7 Industry Leaders Weigh In

Goldman Sachs recently announced its purchase of RIA United Capital. Will the deal change wealth management?

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Learn more about Morningstar's Five Sources of Moat.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Tax Implications of Robert Smith's Pledge to Morehouse's Graduating Class

No good deed goes untaxed, so who has to pay?

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Is There a Wealth Tax in Your Clients' Future?

There’s a common trend in efforts to address income inequality.

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TECHNOLOGY

Envestnet Kindles Chemistry Between Advisors, Insurance Carriers

Is it a match? Launched with six carriers and facilitated by FIDx, Envestnet Insurance Exchange is making it easier for advisors to offer insurance.

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UK Investor Visas Explained

What do the programs' rules look like after some recent amendments?

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INDUSTRY

Seasoned RIA Acquirers Spill Their Secrets

Executives at some of the biggest RIA consolidators, HighTower, Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors and Mariner Wealth Advisors, share their insights.

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EQUITIES

Debunking Six Myths About Climate Investing

By painting climate change with a broad brush, investors are overlooking opportunities to potentially generate compelling market returns and make a meaningful impact on the most pressing issue facing our planet today.

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