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Broker-dealers say they have a leg up on aggregators
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Broker-dealers say they have a leg up on aggregators

Aggregator firms are infringing more on broker-dealers' turf, but brokerage executives don't seem rattled by the additional competition.

By Greg Iacurci
Challenge or opportunity?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Challenge or opportunity?

Broker-dealer leaders discuss the future of plan advice and the participant experience.

By Ellie Zhu
Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers
NEWS FINTECH JUL 19, 2019
Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers

Insurance, data-backup, auditing and monitoring are among the components of CyberGuard

By Ryan W. Neal
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2019
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department

Investor advocates wonder whether Eugene Scalia personally holds positions he advocated in court, while financial industry groups welcome the nomination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
US rate of gray divorce has doubled since the 90s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2019
US rate of gray divorce has doubled since the 90s

Even very wealthy can find it financially draining, emotionally harrowing — and messy.

By Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs has what other 401(k) firms want
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2019
Goldman Sachs has what other 401(k) firms want

The firm's suite of wealth management services can cater to the full spectrum of 401(k) participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Why a culture of compliance is critical
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services

Investors pounce, driving shares of the TAMP up 19% in first-day trading

By Jeff Benjamin
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2019
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid

Ron Jaeger moves to Gladstone Wealth Group's office in Red Bank, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?

With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare

By Ramon Berenguer
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA

The serial acquirer's latest addition is AEPG Wealth Strategies of Warren, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage

The reported $2 billion deal could close within a month, adding 100,000 new clients to Schwab's adviser referral program.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James

Lee Henderson and George Hutter form eponymous firm in New Orleans.

By InvestmentNews
Money management for social media stars
NEWS FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Money management for social media stars

Influencers on YouTube are drawing the attention of wealth managers looking to expand their client bases.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James

Amy Sabin moves to Steward Partners Global Advisory in Dallas.

By InvestmentNews
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2019
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics

Participation and auto-enrollment are much lower among small retirement plans than larger ones, Vanguard survey finds.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020

After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.

By Bruce Kelly
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
NEWS OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

By Bruce Kelly