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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2019
Former California RIA barred, slapped for $1.2 million by SEC

Strong Investment Management had been charged with fraud in a "cherry-picking" scheme.

By InvestmentNews
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy
OPINION SEP 25, 2019
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy

A 'financial wellness adviser' would be better suited to the needs of independent workers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2019
Top 10 fiduciary misconceptions among 401(k) plan sponsors

These may be more problematic than fiduciary mistakes

By Fred Barstein
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2019
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage

Airline baggage handler leaned on Facebook to promote his advisory practice, 'Bored at Work.'

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2019
House hearing highlights SEC split on Reg BI

Democratic Rep. Maloney: 'It would weaken long-standing fiduciary standard for investment advisers.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2019
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.

By Jamie Hopkins
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs
FINTECH SEP 23, 2019
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs

Action reminds one expert of SEC requirement regarding improper share classes.

By Ryan W. Neal
Leading expungement attorney accuses Finra staff of trying to influence arbitrators
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 23, 2019
Leading expungement attorney accuses Finra staff of trying to influence arbitrators

Finra spokeswoman: Case staff advise arbitration panels on rules, procedures

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's driving growth in the fixed indexed annuity market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2019
What's driving growth in the fixed indexed annuity market?

As consumers began to put more weight on preserving their retirement assets than growing them, fixed indexed annuity sales picked up.

By Todd Giesing
Efforts to block Reg BI likely to lead to delay, confusion
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 21, 2019
Efforts to block Reg BI likely to lead to delay, confusion

Investors cannot wait for the lawsuits to work their way through the courts.

By InvestmentNews
A gap in the high-tech market
FINTECH SEP 20, 2019
A gap in the high-tech market

Wealthiest clients don't have access to best-in-class technology the mass affluent enjoy

By Ryan W. Neal
Climate change could interfere with retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2019
Climate change could interfere with retirement readiness

Events like wildfires and hurricanes can mean health-related or relocation costs for retirees.

By Bloomberg
Court decision key for estate planners
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 20, 2019
Court decision key for estate planners

Ruling could help them construct trusts that avoid state tax collection efforts.

By Thomas McGraw, Christina Reda and Jordan Sprechman
Edelman Financial Engines is bringing financial planners to small 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2019
Edelman Financial Engines is bringing financial planners to small 401(k) plans

The $212 billion advisory firm is leveraging a partnership with record keeper ADP to broaden its reach with human advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Create a trust when passing on wealth
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2019
Create a trust when passing on wealth

It will protect the assets from creditors and children's spouses in the event of a divorce.

By Glenn Kurlander
After trading loss, employees at Atlanta B-D are looking for work elsewhere
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 20, 2019
After trading loss, employees at Atlanta B-D are looking for work elsewhere

IFS Securities reps are talking to other firms while some managers relocate.

By Bruce Kelly
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2019
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts

Sigma Planning failed to disclose conflicts related to 12b-1 fees: SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
House approves bill that would end mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser contracts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 20, 2019
House approves bill that would end mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser contracts

Legislation unlikely to get through Senate but sends a message for potential future action.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Warren's wealth tax could create compliance challenges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2019
Warren's wealth tax could create compliance challenges

Economists determining how much someone is worth could lead to contentious standoffs between taxpayers and the IRS.

By Bloomberg
Scalia might have to recuse himself from DOL fiduciary rule rewrite
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2019
Scalia might have to recuse himself from DOL fiduciary rule rewrite

Labor Secretary nominee tells lawmakers ethics rules could limit his work on matters connected to his former clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.