Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Due to deployment technical difficulties last week, many WealthManagement.com newsletters did not reach their intended audiences. As a result, we are adding some stories you may have missed here. We apologize for the inconvenience and thanks for reading  WealthManagement.com .

EQUITIES

The Top 20 Stocks Blacklisted by ESG Funds

Some of the biggest companies in the world—McDonald's, Philip Morris, BP—are shunned by ESG funds.

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INDUSTRY

Clayton Touts Reg BI at SIFMA Conference

The SEC Commissioner was among the choir while singing the praises of the soon-to-be-implemented rule at the trade association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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Avoiding Politics? Don’t

Avoid politics with clients, and miss what’s on their minds.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Four Ways to Support Clients After a Loved One Dies

You have ample opportunity to show your interest goes beyond asset management.

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INDUSTRY

Ladenburg FAs Cautiously Optimistic over Advisor Group Acquisition

In a flash poll fielded by WealthManagement.com, most Ladenburg advisors have a neutral view on the purchase; a few said they would take the opportunity to examine options with other firms; half said they would expect the new owners to pay a retention bonus.
 

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DEAD CELEBRITY PODCAST

Dead Celebrity Podcast: Liberace and Planning for LGBTQ Clients

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

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ESTATE PLANNING

Adam Yauch: License to Will

A client's ultimate planning wishes and their preferred methods for meeting those goals don't always align.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Managing Tax Liability When Selling a Business

The Wayfair case and taxing online sales changed the key concept of economic nexus.

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Retirement Plan Benefits: More Than Just a Recruiting Differentiator

Recruiting the right talent is certainly a big driver of employee benefit program offerings. But new research shows that benefits like retirement plans and financial wellness programs can pay even more bottom-line dividends.

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The Daily Brief

TECHNOLOGY

Salesforce Reveals Plans For Voice-In-Business

While recognizing that security is paramount, the CRM provider is pushing ahead to bring voice capabilities into the workplace.

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PEOPLE

Atria B/Ds Hire New Director of Business Development

CUSO Financial Services and Sorrento Pacific Financial have hired Tami Cain to boost its business.

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Transforming the Client Experience

Finding new ways for advisors to compete in an increasingly digital world.

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INDUSTRY

RetireOne Acquires Edelman Platform to Help RIAs Offer Fee-Only Annuities

The move will enable RetireOne to offer greater options for RIAs interested in commission-free insurance and annuities products.

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The Hybrid Path to Independence

Key considerations for the hybrid advisor.

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