Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JULY 9, 2022

ESTATE PLANNING

What Will Happen to Warren Buffett’s Fortune After His Death?

The billionaire pledged the majority of his fortune to charity, but there's newfound speculation as to which specific organization will get the windfall.

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TECHNOLOGY

First Trust Buys Direct Indexing Platform Veriti

Veriti, built for advisor workflows, hopes to benefit from First Trust's large and loyal advisor network.  

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WMIQ RESEARCH

The RIA Edge Study 2022: Chapter 2 - The Pulse of Organic Growth

Study shows that in the wake of significant market declines financial advisors are increasingly looking to organic sources of growth to drive client acquisition and asset growth this year.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

How the Pandemic Affected Retirement

Five tips to help clients rework their plans for a post-COVID world.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

The Tragic Politicization of Annuities

And how to move past it to help your clients.  

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

Retirement Income Planning in a World of Greater Risk

This webinar on July 13th will offer the first live look at the report's key findings, as well as explores takeaways that can help make an advisor's retirement planning efforts more productive.

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REAL ESTATE

Are Investors Ready to Shop for REIT Bargains?

Some investors and analysts believe that the publicly-traded REIT sector could outperform the broader stock market in the near term.  

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INDUSTRY

Advisor Loyalty at Wirehouses, IBDs Challenged in 2022

The percentage of advisors 'at risk' of leaving their firms is up from last year, and J.D. Power says firms need more advisors who will actively promote or recommend their brand to colleagues.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Vanguard to Pay $6M Over Target-Date Fund Investigation

Responding to an investigation by Massachusetts regulators, Vanguard will pay $5.5 million to smaller investors in that state hit with outsized capital gains taxes in the retirement-focused funds.

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ESTATE PLANNING

IRS Issues Proposed Estate Administration Regulations

It provides guidance on a number of issues involving expenses and claims.  

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ETFS

A Cloudier Future for Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Since 2016, the SEC has rejected 16 spot Bitcoin ETF applications. WisdomTree, Ark 21Shares and Van Eck still have applications pending.

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RPA EDGE

How RPA RFPs Could Change the 401(k) Landscape

Much as with record-keepers 15 years ago, RPA due diligence could result in industry consolidation.  

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