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How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security's outdated rules
OPINION DEC 04, 2019
Social Security's outdated rules

Delayed claiming favors the wealthy, while taxes on benefits hurt middle-income recipients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps

J.D. Power study found three firms with apps that score high with customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

By Sarah Newcomb
Finra arbitrators order UBS to pay female brokers $171,445
WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2019
Finra arbitrators order UBS to pay female brokers $171,445

UBS considers low damages award an 'overwhelming rejection' of their claims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients

They are more than twice as likely as baby boomer advisers to beef up web sites, mobile technology, cybersecurity.

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff

Most financial products are commoditized; what differentiates advisory firms is the way they deliver those products

By Joe Duran
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

By Eric Balchunas
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers
OPINION NOV 27, 2019
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers

Hybrid Kalos Financial is working to boost its presence among advisers with videos and posts on LinkedIn.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Doing our part to promote financial literacy
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Doing our part to promote financial literacy

A lack of basic understanding has amounted to poor stewardship of personal finances in the U.S.

By Charlie Fitzgerald
Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools
FINTECH NOV 26, 2019
Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools

Firms are using apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack to chat, share documents and schedule meetings without having policies or archiving tools in place.

By Ryan W. Neal