Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

OCTOBER 23, 2020

TECHNOLOGY

ScratchWorks: WealthTech Hopefuls Pitch RIA Investors

The third season brings three tech startups in the advisory space trying to solve hard problems and convince a panel of RIAs for real investment; our wealth-tech columnist sketches out the competition.

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TECHNOLOGY

XYPN Founders Describe Vendor Negotiations, Pandemic Impact

Michael Kitces and Alan Moore led a wide ranging question-and-answer session addressing the addition of virtual assistants, Schwab's acquisition of TD Ameritrade and the pandemic's impact on membership.

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ESTATE PLANNING

IRA Allowed to Be Transferred Out of Trust

Although the SECURE Act made significant changes to the required minimum distribution rules, those related to trusts as designated beneficiaries remain the same.

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WEALTHIES CIRCLE PODCAST

Cetera's 401(k) Fee-for-Service Advice Program

Cetera's Jon Anderson and Kaci Skidgel discuss how the firm's new 401(k) Fee-for-Service Advice Program enhances the client-advisor relationship.

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Wealthies Circle Spotlight

Mutual Funds: Awards and Accolades

Industry accolades serve to validate Guggenheim’s philosophy on fixed income, which reflects a behavioral finance approach. Guggenheim employs a buy-to-own mentality when it invests in fixed-income, coupled with a disciplined risk-managed philosophy.

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The Daily Brief

ETFS

Betterment Adds Portfolios Focused on Climate Change, Diversity

Recognizing that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to impact investing, Betterment is adding nuance to its values-driven portfolios.

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PEOPLE

Steve Alch to Head Merrill Lynch's Southeast Division

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management announced Thursday that 9-year veteran Steve Alch will head up the Southeast division, reporting to President Andy Sieg.

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WEALTHIES CIRCLE DIGITAL FORUM

The Digital Marketing Path Forum

Join our live interactive panel discussions on Oct. 28 starting at 3pm ET / 1pm PT. Panel sessions include, 'Growth through Marketing Automation,' 'Developing Relationships at a Social Distance,' and 'The Power of Public Relations.'

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PEOPLE

Arizona Advisor With $250 Million AUM Joins Baird

Brad East would join the company's Phoenix wealth management team. East has 30 years of experience in the industry and joins the employee-owned firm from Moors & Cabot.

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