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October 8, 2016

 


Six Lessons for Wealthy Clients From Kim Kardashian’s Robbery


Merrill’s John Thiel Steps Down; Thundering Herd Has a New Leader

Diana Britton

John Thiel is stepping down as head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Andy Sieg, head of global wealth and retirement solutions, will take over starting Jan. 1. The change won't affect the firm's move towards goals-based wealth management.


Scott MacKillop Battles the Robots

Diana Britton

Can a 65-year-old investment manager beat the robos at their own game? Scott MacKillop’s new flat-fee portfolio management shop is challenging the investment industry’s traditional pricing model, and appealing to advisors looking to compete with algorithmic upstarts.


Fourteen Big Ideas From Top WealthTech Executives

Ryan W. Neal

As part of WealthManagement.com's second annual awards program, executives from some of the leading WealthTech companies participated in a roundtable discussion regarding the future of the industry.


After LPL Leaves FSI, Three of Its OSJs Become Members

Diana Britton

In a first for the organization, FSI allows OSJs to join. Three of the first OSJs to become members are affiliated with LPL Financial, which split from the group earlier this summer.


Morgan Stanley Charged with Running Unethical Sales Contests

Svea Herbst-Bayliss | Reuters

Morgan Stanley was charged with "dishonest and unethical conduct" by Massachusetts' top securities regulator.


Lawmakers Target Spending Bill to Block Estate Tax Rules

Allyson Versprille and Aaron E. Lorenzo

Allyson Versprille and Aaron E. Lorenzo discuss the opposition efforts to stop the proposed regulations from being finalized.

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Six Steps Couples Should Take When Merging Assets

Atlantic Trust

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage.


How to Speak and Be Heard in Affluent Circles

Matt Oechsli

How to avoid being "that guy" who is always pitching.


My Life as a Client: Style vs. Substance

Anne Field

A client’s account of the importance of getting personal.


 

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