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FINTECH APR 18, 2018
Wealthfront cutting costs on its risk parity mutual fund

The digital adviser says it's moved $500 million over to first proprietary fund.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule hearing updates

Commission says a lot of work ahead, public will have 90 days to comment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule seeks to tighten reins on brokers

The proposed rule puts new restrictions on brokers, but it is still unclear how strongly the SEC is clamping down.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 18, 2018
One adviser's journey to becoming a citizen advocate

FSI member Bradley Brown spent years lobbying the Ohio legislature for reforms in the state's rules on UTMA accounts.

By Dale Brown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule: Industry groups brace for debate

Trade groups are champing at the bit to have their say in response to the SEC hearing.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION APR 17, 2018
Using smart beta in an outcomes-oriented portfolio

Before incorporating strategic beta products in a client's portfolio, advisers must understand the challenges at hand and the desired outcome

By Mannik S. Dhillon
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2018
SEC advice proposal unveiling: Here's what to expect

Chairman Jay Clayton will initiate momentous action Wednesday, as the commission meets to debate a rule on broker and adviser standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 17, 2018
401(k) lawsuits being brought more aggressively against retirement plan advisers

Chances of getting sued are more common now than five years ago, says one lawyer.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH APR 16, 2018
United Capital letting more advisers use this part of its technology tools

By unbundling the FinLife suite from CRM, Joe Duran hopes to increase the pipeline of firms licensing his technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2018
Retirement coverage gap, 401(k) rollovers are big emerging threats for plan advisers

Proliferation of state retirement programs approaching the 'tipping point' where it will lead the federal government to step in.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 16, 2018
Finra bars broker it was investigating for fraud

Steven Pagartanis, a hearing no-show, had been discharged by Lombard Securities.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2018
Plan advisers, consultants question value of managed accounts

Respondents to PIMCO survey say target-date funds offer better value.

By Robert Steyer
FINTECH APR 16, 2018
Acorns co-founder believes his new technology can get clients more engaged with investments

The latest venture from Jeff Cruttenden looks to digitize and streamline the proxy voting experience.

By Ryan W. Neal
With new acquisition, Wall Street's 'vampire squid' aims to be cuddly
FINTECH APR 16, 2018
With new acquisition, Wall Street's 'vampire squid' aims to be cuddly

Goldman Sachs ditches opaque past to embrace Clarity

By Aaron Elstein
WIREHOUSES APR 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley's success looks long in the tooth to analyst

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst Christian Bolu, concerned over stalled adviser growth and what it means for lending and deposit growth, believes the stock will "under perform."

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH APR 14, 2018
Fintechs aiming AI at advisers

Firms explore ways to improve client and adviser experience.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 14, 2018
Beware: Regulators won't take excuses for reverse-churning

Exam priorities and lawsuits are zeroing in on account switching.

By crain-api
FINTECH APR 14, 2018
Artificial intelligence coming to life in financial advice

How planners' days will change at tech-fueled firms of the future.

By Ryan W. Neal
Rise of 'gray' divorce forces a financial reckoning after 50
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2018
Rise of 'gray' divorce forces a financial reckoning after 50

Many widows and divorcees regret not taking part in long-term financial planning when they were a couple.

By Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank rep fined $5,000 for role in outside medical marijuana business
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 13, 2018
Deutsche Bank rep fined $5,000 for role in outside medical marijuana business

Finra also suspends Mina Mishrikey for three months

By InvestmentNews