Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

BUSINESS PLANNING

Ten Terrific Books Written by Advisors, for Advisors

Few understand the job of the financial advisor like those who have done the work. These 10 books relay key lessons, actionable tactics and wisdom directly relevant to advisors at all levels, from novices to veterans.

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INDUSTRY

What Each Democratic Candidate Could Mean for Advisors

From Reg BI to wealth taxes, a look at how Democratic candidates’ policy proposals could affect advisors.  

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TRANSPARENCY WITH DIANA B.

Focus on Outcomes, Not Income

After graduating from high school, advisor Conor Delaney was dealing with the death of his dad, suicide of his aunt and poor health of his mom, all while living out of his car. But he used his problems to build a business that would positively impact both advisors and clients.

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DEAD CELEBRITY PODCAST

Elizabeth Taylor and Philanthropy

Elizabeth Taylor chose one cause—AIDS—as her mission in life to support. Even after her death, the foundations and organizations she created and supported are still thriving.

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MARKETING

A Trail of Broken Funnels

Is marketing a problem for advisors? Or is it advisors’ attitude about marketing that needs to change?

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TECHNOLOGY

Cisco Flaw Could Affect Thousands Of Advisors

Advisory firms using hardware from Cisco Systems and the firm's management protocol CDP will need to patch their systems.

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HIGH NET WORTH

What's in President Trump's Tax Returns?

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Schwab's Bettinger to Investors: We Love Small RIAs

During a call with investors, CEO Walt Bettinger dismissed speculation that the firm is interested only in $1 billion-plus RIAs as 'inaccurate, naïve and inconsistent with everything that we have done for the last 25 or 30 years in the RIA space.'

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ETFS

Does Your ETF Own Tesla?

Tesla is underowned in exchange traded funds, despite a market capitalization larger than Ford and GM.

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ESTATE PLANNING

The Eight Most Pressing Questions About Estate Planning

Trusts & Estates board members weigh in on what most concerns their clients.

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