Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JULY 31, 2021

PEOPLE

Top RIA Custody Sales Execs Among Latest Cuts at Schwab

George Tamer, managing director of the sales team at TD Ameritrade Institutional, and Dan Cronin, who led sales for Schwab Advisor Services, were among the latest to lose their jobs this week as Schwab continues to integrate its former rival.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC's New Enforcement Chief May Bring Wider Net to Reg BI

Former New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal proposed a uniform fiduciary standard for that state, indicating a possible 'expansive' interpretation of Reg BI in his new role.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Charges 27 Firms With Failing to Deliver Form CRS to Clients by Deadlines

The settled charges against 21 investment advisory firms and six broker/dealers asserted that none had filed or posted their forms until receiving numerous reminders from regulators.  

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CAREERS

What Happens When You Resign From a Non-Broker Protocol Firm?

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate ETFs Have Thrived in 2021

As the outlook has brightened for commercial real estate in 2021, ETFs built on the sector have enjoyed a strong run.  

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INDUSTRY

Merchant Buys Minority Stake in $12.2B Raymond James OSJ

The deal allows Concurrent Advisors, a super office of supervisory jurisdiction with Raymond James Financial Services, to create a custom capital solution for its underlying advisors.  

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EQUITIES

Biden Infrastructure Plan Builds Momentum for Impact Investors

Socially responsible investors may very well have a unique opportunity to profitably shape the future of a greener economy.

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PHILANTHROPY

Advising Celebrities and Athletes on Charitable Giving

These clients have exciting opportunities to turbocharge their donations.  

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REAL ESTATE

Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Most Move-Ins in 2021

The nation’s gateway cities are still seeing quite a high share of move-ins, according to data from TaskRabbit.    

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INSURANCE

The Popularization of the Separately Managed Account

How financial advisors and fund managers are investing for their clients inside private placement life insurance vehicles.  

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