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Wealth Management Daily Memo

AUGUST 24, 2024

RIA CHANNELS

UBS Is Latest Facing Cash Sweep Lawsuit

According to the federal complaint calling for a class action, the firm’s policies “maximize profits for UBS while at the same time disregarding its clients’ best interests.”

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REGULATORY

Avantax Head Todd Mackay Named President of Cetera Solutions

Andy Watts will take over Mackay’s duties as tax channel leader, overseeing more than 4,000 advisors within Avantax and Cetera Financial Specialists.

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ESTATE PLANNING

Don’t Be Tempted By Pop-Up Estate Planning Schemes

Stick with the basics when preparing for the high exemption sunset.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Allocating Retirement Assets to Philanthropy

An often-overlooked tactic in estate planning.

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Trending Podcasts

The WealthStack Podcast: The Post-Merger Playbook

Verity Larsen, Founder and CEO of Versoft Consulting, discusses key strategies for a seamless post-deal integration strategy.

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RIA Edge Podcast: Organic Growth Fuels Industry Rebound in 2023

Schwab’s Lisa Salvi shares insights from the firm’s annual benchmarking report, revealing how top-performing RIAs are driving significant organic growth amidst industry challenges.

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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Going Independent Without Leaving a Wirehouse

Jason Andrews and Ross Bauer of Merritt Point Wealth Advisors demonstrate how their transition from Wells Fargo PCG to FiNet resulted in new growth opportunities.

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 119: August 21, 2024

Open, honest and candid discussion about a lawsuit against BofA, Capitalize's Series B funding, Cetera's 401(k) participant programming, Fidelity's annual plan sponsor survey and more.

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INVESTMENT

Q&A: Ed Swenson on Building Out Osaic’s RIA Strategy

Over the last year, Swenson has been expanding Osaic’s options for advisors who want to operate without a FINRA license.

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INDUSTRY

Joe Duran’s Rise Growth Makes First Investment in $10B AUM Bleakley

The more than $50 million investment in Bleakley will help the hybrid RIA launch an equity ownership program for its advisors and enter the M&A game.

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INVESTMENT

Edelman Financial Engines: 'Magic' Assets Don’t Exist

Neil Gilfedder, the firm’s CIO, talks about how the RIA has incorporated its co-founder’s risk-adjusted investment analysis and how it stays transparent with clients.

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INVESTMENT

10 Investment Must Reads for This Week

With the election season heating up, Morningstar looked at how the potential outcomes could affect investors. Vanguard published its most recent investment and economic outlook, which lays out its bull case for bonds. These are among the investment must reads we found this week for wealth advisors.

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WEALTHSTACK

The 2024 WealthStack Study

Technology and the growth of wealth management firms.

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