Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JUNE 30, 2021

INDUSTRY

What's the Future of the IBD?

Independent broker/dealers are expanding their affiliation models, with many following advisors into the fee-only RIA space—does it signal the end of the IBD as we know it?

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TECHNOLOGY

Envestnet Plans for 2021 and Beyond

Envestnet plans an emphasis on financial planning in the coming year, including insurance, estate planning and lending services connected through MoneyGuide.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Managing Irrevocable Trust Assets: Heed the “Guardrails”

Are you fully aware of risks and responsibilities involved with managing irrevocable trust assets?

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to $5M Securities Fraud Scheme

Phillip W. Conley could face as much as 20 years in prison for portraying himself as an investment advisor to raise funds from about 18 victims, according to the Justice Department.

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PEOPLE

SEC Names N.J. Attorney General as Enforcement Director

SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s first pick, Alex Oh, resigned within days of taking the job after a federal judge questioned her conduct in a case she was working on in private practice.

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ADVISOR INNOVATIONS PODCAST

Sustainable Investing With Jeffery Gitterman

Gitterman Wealth Management co-founder Jeffrey Gitterman on how his firm focuses on sustainable investing, making sense of ESG data and where he sees opportunities for advisors to grow.

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