Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

MARCH 30, 2020

EQUITIES

Federal Relief Package Will Be a Disaster for Long-Term Investing

As everyone continues to safeguard their health and wellbeing, it is also important to think about what your portfolio and financial future will look once this unprecedented, global event has dissipated.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

How Top RIA COOs Are Responding to COVID-19

A business continuity plan is not just a document. Here’s how COOs at top RIAs are putting their plans into action under current conditions.

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SPONSORED CONTENT

The ESG Fund Universe Is Rapidly Expanding

Record flows, strong performance, and other takeaways from the 2019 Sustainable Funds U.S. Landscape Report.

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HIGH NET WORTH

For Some Family Offices, Now Is the “Buying Opportunity of a Century” When It Comes to CRE

The question is which property sectors look safe as long-term picks?

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

INDUSTRY

Advisors React to $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Package

The House of Representatives approved the third phase of the rushed stimulus package. Advisors are pouring over the details. Here are some of their immediate reactions.

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INDUSTRY

LPL Develops Virtual Recruiting Strategy Amid Coronavirus

Recruiting has slowed down at the IBD, due to social distancing and remote working. But the firm has stepped up its virtual capabilities to continue attracting new advisors.

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BUSINESS PLANNING

Are There Limits to Remote Working?

Some financial advisory firms are finding their commitment to virtual practices even more validated in the current coronavirus quarantine; for other teams, the value of a physical location is becoming more apparent by the day.

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INDUSTRY

Moody’s Outlook on Some B/Ds Turns South

Current market conditions are expected to hit some broker/dealers hard, according to Moody’s, with the ratings agency lowering its outlook on Advisor Group, Cetera and LPL. Raymond James remains stable.

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FIXED INCOME

Coronavirus Sorts Bond Market Into Winners and Losers

The Fed’s efforts have restored calm in some areas, but risky credit remains vulnerable.

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The Daily Brief

INDUSTRY

RBC Displaces Edward Jones For Top Spot In Annual JD Power Rankings

JD Power's annual survey of full-service wealth management firms took place before the market's recent volatility.  

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INDUSTRY

CFRA Grants Free Access To Resources

CFRA is providing 90 days of free online access to its Outlook publication and other resources.

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TECHNOLOGY

Payment Firm Stripe Leads $20M Series A

Stripe is the same technology undergirding Michael Kitces and Alan Moore's advisor- and enterprise-focused AdvicePay.

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