Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 17, 2021

HIGH NET WORTH

Senate Bills Propose Changes to Estate Tax

An overview of potential changes and tax planning actions for clients to consider.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

J.P. Morgan Sues Former Advisor for Soliciting Clients

J.P. Morgan claims Gabriel Gomez enticed clients with about $2.9 million in managed assets to join him at Wells Fargo, a violation of his employment agreements.  

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7 Bill Pay Must-Haves for High-Net-Worth Clients

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INDUSTRY

Former Avantax Advisors Cite Service Decline, Mounting Fees, Shrinking Payouts

Amid a proxy battle with an activist investor, advisors who recently left Avantax say service levels suffered and fees rose after parent company Blucora acquired and combined their broker/dealers.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Medicare Won’t Alert Clients About Part B Eligibility

It’s up to advisors to remain vigilant to help clients avoid the consequences of mistakenly delaying enrollment.

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PEOPLE

Bernard Madoff, Mastermind of Giant Ponzi Scheme, Dies at 82

Madoff died in federal prison, where he was serving a 150-year term for defrauding clients of more than $19 billion in the largest Ponzi scheme in history.  

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CAREERS

The 10 Best States for Working from Home

The best remote work conditions include low costs, reasonable comfort and a high level of security.    

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Aretha Franklin's Messy Estate

The tumultuous estate of R&B singer Aretha Franklin highlights the need for good communication.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Examiners Warn Advisors of ESG Missteps

The commission's Division of Examinations said it had found examples of 'potentially misleading statements' concerning ESG processes, according to a recent risk alert.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

RIAs Run Risk of Falling Short on DOL Rule Compliance

Some legal experts say RIAs are not doing enough to comply with the new rule, especially when it comes to rollover advice.  

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ETFS

The 20 ETFs with the Greatest Inflows in the Past Month

BlackRock's U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) took in $1.25 billion at its launch, marking the biggest inflow at inception in ETF history, and dwarfing all other funds over the past month.

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REAL ESTATE

As Tenants Accelerate Office Return Plans, Investors See an Opportunity

Remote work was expected to devastate the office sector. But suddenly many firms are switching gears and pushing for the returns of workforces.

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