Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

HIGH NET WORTH

Wealth Managers Weigh in on Trump’s Performance

The president gets higher marks for his handling of financial-planning matters.
 

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INDUSTRY

Sieg: Advisory Assets, Bank of America Referrals Key to Merrill Lynch’s Future

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management head Andy Sieg told attendees at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference that no wealth manager is better positioned for the future.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Consumer, Financial Planning Groups Call for Changes to Reg BI’s Relationship Summary

Research found that the regulation’s Customer Relationship Summary actually increased investor confusion over the differences between brokers and investment advisors.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

The Rise of the Super Models

Being independent no longer means being apart from like-minded individuals. You can be in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

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INDUSTRY

WealthManagement.com Announces 2018 Industry Awards Winners

Industry luminaries gathered Thursday evening to honor companies for their outstanding support of financial advisors.

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ETFS

ETFs with the Greatest Trading Volume in the Past Month

Theses ETFs were the most traded over the past 30 days.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Ten Questions to Help Families Navigate the Great Wealth Transfer

Family philanthropy can offer a valuable compass.

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Rockefeller-Backed Firm Lands First Team from HighTower

The Bapis Group, a $1.2 billion advisory team, leaves HighTower to join former Morgan Stanley wealth exec Greg Fleming’s Rockefeller Capital Management.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Self-Directed IRAs Explained

Despite what the name implies, advisors still play an important role in the success of these vehicles.

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PROSPECTING

Seven Tips to Uncover Your Clients’ Connections with More Regularity

Teams who excel in learning about their clients’ connections tend to get more referrals and introductions.

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