Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

TECHNOLOGY

Will a Schwab, TD Ameritrade Merger Kill Innovation?

With rumors of a TD Ameritrade acquisition by Schwab, some fear a potentially stifling impact on advisor technology.

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INDUSTRY

Schwab, TD Ameritrade Deal Would Reshape RIA Landscape

The $26 billion deal, if approved, would put Schwab on equal footing with the wirehouses, and put pricing pressure on the upper levels of wealth management. Smaller advisors beware.

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Avoiding Politics? Don’t

Avoid politics with clients, and miss what’s on their minds.  

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ESTATE PLANNING

The Perils of Failing to Follow the Trust Instrument

A trustee who acted in good faith is, nevertheless, still liable.  

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Combat Complacency with One Social Lunch a Week

Committing to executing one weekly social lunch with an affluent client requires a change in routine.

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Muni Tax Loss Harvesting Case Study

Learn how Gurtin offset $1.27MM in state and federal taxes in 2018.  

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MARKETING

Study: Older Advisors are Savvier on Social Media Than Younger Advisors

Younger advisors may be social media natives, but a recent survey finds experienced advisors are more apt to use the platforms.

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ETFS

Equity Indexes Win Again

Just three in ten large-cap mutual funds outperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, according to data released this week. The numbers fall even further the longer back you look.

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CAREERS

Finding the Gap Between Where You Are Now and Where You Want to Be

A two-step process that helps identify if you should stay or go.

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The Daily Brief

PEOPLE

Sibling Advisory Duo Partners With Dynasty, Creates High Note Wealth

The brother/sister duo are forming High Note Wealth after leaving Northewestern Mutual, where they collectively managed $500 million in client assets.

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TECHNOLOGY

These Managers Are the Best at Engaging Digitally with Advisors

American Funds is leading other fund families on digital engagement, and the more advisors engage, the more they invest, according to a new J.D. Power study.

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ETFS

Clients Craving Plant-Based Meat Substitute In Their Portfolios?

Defiance ETFs launches a fund holding Beyond Meat stock and other innovative agricultural and sustainability stocks.
 

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