Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

DECEMBER 19, 2020

HIGH NET WORTH

Twenty-Five Passports HNW Clients Are Hoping to Find Under the Tree

Citizenship by investment programs can drastically speed up the process.      

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EQUITIES

A Pivotal Year for Direct Indexing

Major asset managers made big moves in the direct indexing space in 2020. Will advisors follow along? 
  

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The After-Tax Advisor

If becoming an After-Tax Advisor could result in these outcomes, would you want to learn more? This primer will get you started.

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

How Michael Jackson's Executors Created a Thriller of an Estate Plan

Even though Michael Jackson's estate was saddled with over $500 million in debt when he died, due to the great work of his executors, it has earned over $2 billion since his death.  

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INDUSTRY

Will a Wealth Management SPAC Succeed?

While the structure is appealing, RIA sellers often focus more on who the partner is going to be and what they bring to the table in terms of peer groups and resources. With a SPAC, a lot of those are unknown.  

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The Creation of the All-Powerful Fed

How the Fed evolved into the backstop for the financial system.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

DOL Releases Final Version of Fiduciary Rule

The new rule allows fiduciaries in retirement plans to be exempt from certain prohibited transactions provided they adhere to a number of 'impartial conduct standards.'  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Consumer Advocates Call on Biden to Delay DOL's Fiduciary Rule

The Labor Department's final rule creating an exemption for fiduciaries on certain prohibited transactions under ERISA will go into effect after the start of the new administration.  

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ETFS

An Introduction to Social Justice Investing

The universe of social justice investments is quickly evolving from nascency to increased interest from mainstream investors as evidenced by the recent launch of the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF (JSTC).  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

CapWealth Plans to Fight SEC Charges Over Share Class Conflicts

The SEC alleges CapWealth failed to disclose lower-cost share class options to its clients. But the RIA's founder calls the complaint "a shameful exercise and an abuse of power.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Digital Assets Playbook: Bitcoin

How to answer the five key questions your clients have on bitcoin.  

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INSURANCE

New Annexus Division to Develop Annuity Products for 401(k)s

While Annexus is not yet ready to discuss specific products, it has filed six patents to bring retirement income products into the 401(k) space.  

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