Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

JULY 17, 2021

RETIREMENT PLANNING

The Best and Worst States in Which to Retire in 2021

Retirement, particularly the decision where to retire, is about more than just money.

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EQUITIES

The Top Stock Picks of 12 Billionaire Investors

In this time of economic uncertainty, what securities are the likes of George Soros and Warren Buffett betting on?    

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INDUSTRY

Bain Capital Takes Minority Stake in Carson Group

The private equity firm will help the company pursue 'continued growth, technology development and expansion by acquisition,' according to the RIA. Founder and CEO Ron Carson will still be the majority owner.

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TECHNOLOGY

Vanguard to Acquire Direct Indexing Platform Just Invest

Following a tidal wave of deals in the direct indexing space, Vanguard announces its first ever corporate acquisition, buying wealth management tech company Just Invest.  

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

BofA Sheds Over 400 Advisors as AUM Grows

A senior Merrill Lynch executive said the bank expects single-digit growth in headcount as it focuses on its advisor training and development programs.

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ADVISOR CHANNELS

Wells Fargo Continues to Lose Advisors

While the brokerage's headcount keeps dropping, those that stay at the firm are becoming more productive and raking in additional client assets.  

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INDUSTRY

Raymond James Targets Sept. 13 for Full Return to Work

Chairman and CEO Paul Reilly said the firm will 'embrace flexibility' and various work arrangements, although it has set a date for its workforce to return to the office.  

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INDUSTRY

How 11 Major Companies are Unrolling Returns to Offices

Many large financial firms and technology companies have provided detailed instructions on their new office routines.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

Kestra Firms to Pay $10M for Failing to Disclose Compensation

According to the SEC, the affiliated broker for Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Private Wealth Services received compensation when clients' assets were invested in certain mutual fund share classes.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Morningstar Enters Risk Wars With Launch of Risk Ecosystem

Morningstar is facilitating direct indexing with its latest risk metric toolkit, Risk Ecosystem, a mix of PlanPlus financial planning and FinaMetrica risk evaluation.  

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