Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JUNE 6, 2020

INDUSTRY

Advisory Firms Coping With a New Crisis

Just two weeks after reopening its Atlanta offices, wealthtech vendor Riskalyze closed again to wait out the mayhem that ensued from violent clashes during George Floyd protests.

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INDUSTRY

Shareholders, DOJ Clear the Way for Schwab/TD Ameritrade Merger

TD and Schwab shareholders voted in favor of the merger; Schwab expects the deal to close in the second half of this year, with an integration period of 18 to 36 months.

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ESTATE PLANNING

When Is Equal Inheritance the Wrong Answer?

Clients must decide whether it’s wise to split their estates equally among their children.  

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Financial Literacy in the Time of the Pandemic

Lack of knowledge increases uncertainty and stress—
unfortunately, many education programs aren’t helping.  

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Leveraging Performance Reporting Tools to Build Relationships — and Elevate Client Experiences

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

DOL Sends Revised Fiduciary Rule to White House for Review

After the Office of Management and Budget reviews the proposal, it will be published and subject to a comment period, leaving the Trump administration with a tight window to implement it before the presidential election.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Oral Arguments Begin in XYPN's Suit to Stop Reg BI

In a remote hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, XYPN attorneys argued the proposal would cause financial harm to financial planners.  

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Mitzi Perdue on How to Make a Family Business Last

Mitzi Perdue, the daughter of Sheraton Hotels' co-founder and wife to the late chicken icon Frank Perdue, shares advice on how to develop a culture that supports keeping the business in the family.  

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Kestra Eyes Employee Affiliation Model

Kestra’s CEO says there are an increasing number of b/ds looking to sell, especially in the current environment, and his firm is interested in adding an employee channel via acquisition.  

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Be a Financial Doctor

Much like physicians treating sick patients, financial advisors must assess the situation, make a recommendation and explain to clients the risks so they can make an educated decision about their financial health.    

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HIGH NET WORTH

Wall Street Sends Wine, Masks to Clients With Steakhouses Closed

“We are playing a ton of golf with our clients these days since it allows us to socially distance from our clients while also spending time with them.”  

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