Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 1, 2020

PEOPLE

Advisors Need a Break Too. Here are the Apps, Shows and Projects Advisors are Engaged With in Self Quarantine

From Netflix to raising pets, advisors are trying to strike a balance between working hard for their clients, and finding time to refresh. Here are how some are coping.

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ETFS

It Takes Two to Contango

Commodity demand reflected in futures—and ETF—prices.

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The Great Migration

Financial advisors moving from wirehouses to independent broker/dealers.

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EQUITIES

A Brief History of S&P 500 Bear-Market Rallies and What Follows

The S&P 500 started Tuesday 17% higher than a week ago, after gaining four days out of five and posting its best week since 2009.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

CAREERS

How to Make the Most of this Nationwide Timeout

Although the game of life feels like it’s been put on hold, there are things we can be doing to make the most of our time.

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TECHNOLOGY

Advisors’ Rebalancing Tech Being Put to the Test

Responding to client portfolios knocked out of whack by the market’s roller coaster ride has been more of a stressor for many firms than communicating with angst-ridden clients.

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INDUSTRY

LPL Develops Virtual Recruiting Strategy Amid Coronavirus

Recruiting has slowed down at the IBD, due to social distancing and remote working. But the firm has stepped up its virtual capabilities to continue attracting new advisors.

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Pro Strategies for a Resilient Practice In Uncertain Times

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PHILANTHROPY

Problem-Solving Billionaires Can’t Solve Every American Problem

More than $1.9 billion has been pledged globally—$560 million in the U.S.—by companies, public charities, family foundations and individuals to fight COVID-19.

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INDUSTRY

What to Wear When Working From Home? A Blazer That’s Secretly Sweatpants

Schlubby is schlubby, whether it’s an ill-fitting blazer or your stained, stretched-out college T-shirt.

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The Daily Brief

INDUSTRY

LPL Recruits Alabama Firm With $375 Million in Assets

Horizons Financial Group will be joining from Triad Advisors and specializes in values-based financial planning services.

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PEOPLE

Harris Baltch to Head Dynasty Capital Strategies

Dynasty Financial Partners has hired Harris Baltch to head its Capital Strategies unit.

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PEOPLE

Journal of Financial Planning Names New Practitioner Editor

The Financial Planning Association said Daniel Moisand has held the position since March 13, and will oversee Journal staff and create original content for the publication in his new role.

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