Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

INDUSTRY

What Each Democratic Candidate Could Mean for Advisors

From Reg BI to wealth taxes, a look at how Democratic candidates’ policy proposals could affect advisors.

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INDUSTRY

Why RIAs Buy Growth


One factor driving the rapid rise of M&A in the advisory industry? It’s increasingly the only way to grow a practice into a sustainable business, argued a trio of RIA executives at the recent TDAI conference.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

A Multifactor ETF Investing Approach for Mid-Cap Stocks

Why U.S. mid caps lend themselves well to a multifactor approach.

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TECHNOLOGY

A High-Return, Often Overlooked, Asset Class Is Getting Easier To Invest In

Startup AcreTrader is attempting to remove several thorny problems preventing the growth of farmland as a serious asset class.

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DEAD CELEBRITY PODCAST

Robert Mugabe and Overcoming Fear of Estate Planning

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe spent his life inspiring fear in others but was unable to overcome his own fear of estate planning.

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The Daily Brief

INDUSTRY

Ladenburg Shareholders Approve Advisor Group Merger

Despite lawsuits filed to block the deal, shareholders of Ladenburg Thalmann voted Thursday to allow Advisor Group to acquire the firm.

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PEOPLE

People's United Bank Hires Wealth Management Head from HSBC

Michael Boardman has 30 years of industry experience, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Chase Wealth Management, U.S. Bank and Charles Schwab

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

[Approved for 1 CE Credit] Optimizing the Client Journey: A New Approach to Technology Strategy

Hear from two industry veterans discussing the client journey as a framework for developing a technology blueprint for enhancing service delivery, driving client satisfaction, which results in more referrals.

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