Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

CLIENT RELATIONS

My Life as a Client: Transparency Through Technology

A lot can be learned listening to clients' experiences working with financial advisors—good and bad. We talked to Jeannette McClennan, CEO and founder of McClennan Group, a digital product studio in New York City, about her interactions with the industry.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Ten Best Business Books of 2019 for Financial Advisors

We curated dozens of books to come up with a selection that offers advisors a wealth of actionable best practices, tips to help you better serve clients and general wisdom to up your game.

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Get Your Annuities Conversation Guide

Start a more informed hybrid long-term care funding conversation.

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PHILANTHROPY

The ABCs of PRIs: Program-Related Investments

PRIs can act as a bridge between grant-making and investment opportunities.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

Boomers Are Thriving on an ‘Unprecedented’ $9 Trillion Inheritance

About $36 trillion will flow from one generation to another over the next 30 years, according to a report from wealth manager United Income.

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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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HIGH NET WORTH

Trump's Crumbling Foundation: A Cautionary Tale

Five activities that can jeopardize a foundation's tax-exempt status.

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WEALTHCASTS

Tanya Nichols' Journey Through the Advisory Industry

Tanya Nichols describes why she took a leap last year to start her own independent advisory firm after nearly 20 years in a larger firm environment.

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You Know How Clients Have Biases? Well, You Have Them Too

Advisors – not just investors – can be affected by behavioral biases. A true goals-based wealth management approach can help you recognize these biases, keep them in check, and drive better client outcomes without emotional decision-making. Get your Coach Through Biases—Yours and Your Clients’ Toolkit including our white paper, infographic and helpful video series.

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The Daily Brief

PEOPLE

SEC Claims Florida Men Deceived Investors in $6 Million Ponzi Scheme

The duo's victims include a 77-year-old retiree who invested about $1.1 million.  

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INSURANCE

Mercer Advisors Acquires Family-Run AL Hewitt

As AL Hewitt solidifies its succession plan, Mercer Advisors continues its aggressive growth.

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Three Questions Today - An Improved DC Plan Tomorrow

Helping with decision-making processes for DC plan governance.

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INDUSTRY

Bluespring Adds $1.1 Billion RIA Vector Wealth Management

Bluespring Wealth Partners, the RIA acquisition arm of Kestra Financial, has bought Vector Wealth Management, a $1.1 billion RIA out of Minneapolis.

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

PIMCO Partners With iCapital to Bring Its Alts to the Masses

PIMCO follows others in the industry working to make alternatives more accessible via technology.

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Transforming the Client Experience

Finding new ways for advisors to compete in an increasingly digital world.

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