Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

RETIREMENT PLANNING

The Top 25 Countries for Retirement Security

How poorly does the U.S. stack up to the rest of the world?

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INDUSTRY

Inside the IRS Whistleblower Program

There may be riches for snitches.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

2019 Social Security Survey Results

The future of the Social Security system in the United States is a pressing concern for retirees and anyone who is planning for retirement.

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INSURANCE

New York’s New Annuity Rules

Do the new regulations out of the Empire State herald the future for sellers of annuities and life insurance?  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Congressmen Criticize SEC on Reg BI, Stanford Recovery

House representatives push back on the new rule package, as well as the recovery efforts related to the Stanford Ponzi scheme, which has returned just 4.5 cents on the dollar to victims.

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A Guide to Help Families Focus on Giving

Help clients create a strategy for their family's charitable giving.

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INDUSTRY

Former National Securities Branch Manager Gets Measly FINRA Award

In two arbitrations, a panel awarded National Securities and former branch manager Gerald Sharpe approximately $170,000 each, a net gain of just $2,000 for the branch manager.

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TECHNOLOGY

Schwab: We're Complementing, Not Competing With, Advisors

Schwab's subscription-based financial planning service might not be as scary as some advisors feared.

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BEST OF THE BEST 2019

Winning Tools to Better Help Clients Manage Their Wealth

Firms that take part in the Wealth Management Industry Awards submit their most recent initiatives for review. All the finalists submissions are included in the The Best of the Best for 2019, a special edition of Wealth Management magazine.

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WEALTHCASTS

What Financial Advisors Need To Know About ESG Rating Systems

Globally, more than $30 trillion is invested in ESG strategies and that amount is only expected to grow.

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ETFS

How to Spot a Zombie ETF

By analyzing the ETF universe that existed five years ago, researcher CFRA points to some signs that a fund won't be around for the long haul.

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WEALTHCASTS

Dead Celebrity Podcast: Adam 'MCA' Yauch and How to Work With Strong-Willed Clients

Fight for the right to properly protect your clients after death.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Are Your Buckets Leaking?

Bucketing’s benefits are not cost-free for clients.

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