Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 3, 2020

CLIENT RELATIONS

Advisors to Doctors Face Unique Challenges

Physician clients are taking a unique hit during the national pandemic. Many not on the front lines of the crisis have seen their income plummet. Advisors to this niche are advising a cautious approach to their financial plans.

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INDUSTRY

Creative Planning Grows in Crisis

Peter Mallouk’s firm took in $500 million in net new assets, and over a hundred new clients, during the past few weeks. “It’s been our best month in a long time.”  

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TECHNOLOGY

SoFi Staffs Up In Midst Of Coronavirus Pandemic

The financial services company is still hiring for its new Jacksonville, Fla. office.

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PHILANTHROPY

Coronavirus and Giving

The role of charities and philanthropy is likely to be key, but not without significant challenges.

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Holds Firm on June 30 Reg BI Implementation Date

The SEC's work over the past 10 months with broker/dealers, advisors and regulatory agencies has prepared everyone for compliance by the end of June, Chairman Jay Clayton said today.

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INDUSTRY

Financial Advisory Firms Eyeing Government’s Loan Assistance Program

Lenders to RIAs are scrambling to make sense of the requirements as advisory firms have an opportunity to take advantage of a forgivable loan program designed to help them meet payroll during the economic fallout.

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INDUSTRY

E*Trade: Advisors Focus on Volatility, Recession Risks in Client Portfolios

The pandemic is causing advisors to more actively manage against market volatility and recession risks, as well as navigate an influx of calls from worried clients, according to a new E*Trade survey.

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RETIREMENT PLANNING

California Gives Some Employers More Time to Register for Auto-IRA

Employers facing a June 30 deadline for registration in California's state auto-IRA will need to contact program representatives if they need more time.

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CAREERS

Five Mind Power Tips to Help You During This Crisis

The power of positive thinking.

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TECHNOLOGY

Stop Using Zoom, Says Former NSA Hacker

Two more Zoom vulnerabilities were revealed in the researcher's blog. "Perhaps stop using Zoom," he says.

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The Daily Brief

INDUSTRY

Advisors Say Coronavirus Has Greatly Disrupted Their Business

Advisors are implementing alternative work arrangements for their staff, and putting restrictions on individuals who have access to their office, LIMRA found.

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PEOPLE

Dynasty Names New Interim Board Chairman

Harvey Golub, retired chairman and CEO of American Express, will take over for Todd Thomson, who will stay on Dynasty’s board of directors.

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INDUSTRY

NFP to Merge Newly Acquired RIA With DiMeo Schneider

The combination of Fiduciary Investment Advisors and DiMeo Schneider will create a $200 billion advisory firm focused primarily on institutional clients.

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