Morning Memo
 
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MAY 14, 2022

CAREERS

11 Revealing Interview Questions to Ask Potential Hires

Hiring mistakes are costly. We asked advisors for their go-to interview questions.    

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ETFS

Tuttle Times the Market Perfectly

The creator of the "Short the ARKK" fund shares his views on the economy, the stock market and SPACs.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Is It Time To Go Fee-only? The New Considerations

When you’re just starting an RIA, two of the hardest questions to answer are, “What kind of costs will we incur?” and “What should I charge?” This eBook takes they mystery out of going fee-only.

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REAL ESTATE

Rising Interest Rates Are Creating Turbulence in the CRE Investment Market

Capital costs are rising, but fundamentals remain strong and real estate is also benefiting as a hedge against inflation.  

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RPA EDGE

Consolidation Could Increase 401(k) Plan Turnover

How this could affect record-keepers and RPAs.  

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SPONSORED WEBINAR

Scaling Financial Planning Into a Revenue Center

Attend this webinar on Wed. May 18th to learn how financial planners are charging for financial plans, scaling review and oversight of the entire engagement process and financial planning deliverables, and more.

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PEOPLE

Goldman Sachs Names New Head of Personal Financial Management Advisors

David Fox, a region head for Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, has been tapped to lead PFM Advisors in a newly created role, according to a company memo.

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REAL ESTATE

REITs Got Swept Up in the Broader Market Selloff in April

Despite the drop, REITs are outperforming the broader stock market and seem positioned to weather current economic challenges.  

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INDUSTRY

Avantax Expands Recruiting Focus Beyond Newly Licensed Advisors

Advisor head count remained flat quarter over quarter, although the independent broker/dealer recruited a record $529 million in new assets during the first quarter of 2022.  

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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Gold's Strange Behavior Shows It's No Haven

Lately the precious metal is adding to portfolio volatility, moving with the broader markets instead of against them.  

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INDUSTRY

NFP Reorg Reflects Growing Wealth Management Focus

NFP says it is realigning the company to better showcase growing wealth management and retirement plan offerings, attract new talent and deliver "holistic" financial planning.  

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RIA NEWS

Savant Starts With People in Pursuit of Ambitious Growth Plan

Savant Wealth Management has announced three promotions and one new hire as part of a five-year, 500% growth plan supported by capital from Kelso & Company.  

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