Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 9, 2019

HIGH NET WORTH

The Top 10 Cities Where the Mega Rich Live

Although the U.S. is the world's largest economy, only New York made it in the top 10 of cities that the über rich call home.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Eight Tips for Independent Advisors to Minimize Taxes

Some often-overlooked ways to legally keep more revenue for yourself.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

The Advisor’s Guide to Donating Illiquid Assets to Charity

Deepen client relationships and differentiate yourself by incorporating philanthropy into your practice. This 18-page guide will help you turn your clients’ appreciated illiquid assets into tax-smart charitable contributions.

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CAREERS

What Makes a Financial Advisor a 'True' Fiduciary?

The ability to act in clients’ best interests without limitation is one of the main reasons for the ever-increasing growth of the independent space.
 

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INDUSTRY

Financial Services Is the Least-Trusted Industry, and Here's Why

The fiduciary standard remains elusive.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Five Key Planning Considerations When Preparing for Divorce

In a life-altering event, patience, understanding and, ultimately, good guidance can go a long way.

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ETFS

Perspective on the Latest Salvos in the ETF Fee War

Cheap is good, but when it comes to ETFs, it's what's inside the fund that really matters.

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TECHNOLOGY

Alts in IRAs Attract Millions in Funding

Nearly $3 million in seed funding for improvements at Alto, a platform that facilitates investments in alts via IRAs, illustrates the growing interest in alternative investments.

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INSURANCE

Next-Gen Annuities

The push to make an RIA-friendly, more transparent annuity is on, as insurers and distribution companies grapple with rewriting the investment and compensation models for longevity protection.

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HIGH NET WORTH

IRS: No Taxes? No Passport

Clients with large tax debts should act promptly or risk putting their travel plans on hold.

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PEOPLE

Advisor Overseeing $11 Billion Joins Calamos Wealth Management

Frazer Rice, who spent more than 15 years at Wilmington Trust, is opinionated and wanted to work at a firm that supported and challenged him.

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