Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

PEOPLE

The Ten to Watch in 2020

Innovators and influencers set to change the industry in 2020.    

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TECHNOLOGY

Schwab's Plan to Kill Forms And Expand Integrations

In plotting the demise of forms, Schwab is going beyond digitized paper and into fully digital processes.

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DEAD CELEBRITY PODCAST

Robin Williams' Best-Laid Plans

Does the fact that there's a fight necessarily mean an estate plan failed?

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INDUSTRY

For Some RIAs, $0 Trades May Bring More Pain Than Gain

Did custodians really factor in how the change would affect advisors?

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Merrill, Raymond James To Return $12 Million Gained From High-Fee 529 Plans

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ordered the brokerages to pay restitution to clients allegedly sold more expensive share classes in 529 college savings plans.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

The Case for Private Markets

Much of the economic growth today is taking place outside of the public markets.

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WEALTHCASTS

Dead Celebrity Podcast: Liberace and Planning for LGBTQ Clients

Help LGBTQ clients protect themselves, their families and their assets.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Trump to New York: I Love You, but You're Bringing Me Down

The president has filed to change his domicile to Florida.  

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INDUSTRY

Top Schwab Figures Talk Zero Fees at IMPACT Conference

Charles Schwab, Walt Bettinger and Bernie Clark all took part in the presentation, held at the start of the first full day of the annual conference in San Diego.

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INDUSTRY

SEC Proposes Changes to Advertising and Solicitation Rules

The SEC has proposed updates to the advertising and solicitation rules of the Investment Advisers Act.  

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PHILANTHROPY

Three Charitable Planning Opportunities Advisors Should Recognize

Don’t overlook the charitable conversation.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Single Family Offices – I Know It When I See It!

What defines a family office these days anyway?  

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