Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

OCTOBER 28, 2017

RETIREMENT PLANNING

What Exactly is “Retirement Plan Failure”?

It’s tossed around routinely by financial professionals—but what does it really mean?

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CAREERS

He Harassed. Later, I Responded.

Sexual harassment is not just confined to the entertainment industry. Here’s what happened to Sallie Krawcheck.

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY AWARDS

Scenes from the 2017 Wealth Management Industry Awards

More than 350 people attended the third annual WealthManagement.com Industry Awards black-tie gala at The Plaza hotel in New York City on Oct. 11.

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PEOPLE

Regulatory Chief Susan Axelrod Leaving FINRA

The longtime regulatory stalwart wants to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

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ETFS

Start Thinking About Inflation

…And when you do, think about oil and gas, the top commodity driver of price growth. Among all long-only commodity exchange traded funds, these have the most exposure.

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CAREERS

Don’t Be a Jerk

Why a positive attitude often translates into a better deal.

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INDUSTRY

Most TCA Advisors Happy with E*Trade Acquisition

Most TCA advisors had a positive view of the news and weren’t worried about potential competition with the company’s discount brokerage.

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PHILANTHROPY

A Potential Trap for New Private Foundations

Avoid unnecessary delays and audits.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

The Impact of Rothification

Eighty-seven percent of employees making $100,000 or more would be impacted by a $2,400 rothification threshold, a new EBRI report says.

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TECHNOLOGY

Highlights from the Executive Forum: Advisor Tech in the Year 2020 Roundtable

Executives from technology vendors and wealth management firms discuss the future of the industry.

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