Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JULY 4, 2020

PEOPLE

The 10 Best U.S. Presidents for Financial Innovation and Market Performance

Which commanders-in-chief were the most committed to creating innovative and well-regulated markets?

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC's Reg BI In Effect

Despite a legal challenge and other controversies, implementation for the SEC’s long-awaited Regulation Best Interest is here, and the agency is set to begin examinations and enforcement.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

DOL Rule's Rollover Exemption a Surprise. But Is It Enforceable?

Some retirement experts expressed surprise that the DOL's proposed exemption for fiduciaries included any expanded investor protections, but they also cautioned the changes lacked teeth.

RELATED: DOL Reveals Revised Fiduciary Rule

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SPONSORED CONTENT

When it Pays to Outsource

Does it make sense to continue to dedicate time and effort to ALL accounts? Or, does it pay to outsource accounts below a certain threshold? The following case study shows analysis performed by the Wealth Consulting Team.

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HIGH NET WORTH

The 10 Best and 10 Worst States for Taxes

The 10 states with the highest and 10 states with the lowest tax burdens.    

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INDUSTRY

Edward Jones Applies for Bank Charter

Edward Jones wants to grow its saving, spending and lending options for advisors' clients.

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TECHNOLOGY

Empower Retirement Acquires Personal Capital in $1 Billion Deal

The massive retirement plan record-keeper will integrate the technology and advice tools of Personal Capital to become an end-to-end advice provider.  

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INDUSTRY

No Slowdown for Mercer

While the country slowly emerges from lockdown, the RIA continues to make a series of acquisitions on its way to becoming 'the Mayo Clinic of Wealth Management.'  

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ESTATE PLANNING

Election 2020: The Future of Estate and Gift Taxes

A panel of tax experts discuss what might happen to estate and gift taxes if the Democrats win the presidential election.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

High-Net-Worth Taxpayers Face IRS Wealth Squad

Who’s being audited and how to respond?  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

More Litigation Hits Brokers Who Sold GPB Private Placements

One law firm filed three dozen FINRA arbitration claims this week against 12 brokerages.  

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