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Fate of New Jersey fiduciary standard could come down to politics, court
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 16, 2019
Fate of New Jersey fiduciary standard could come down to politics, court

With strong support of governor, proposal has momentum out of gate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
For Merrill Lynch, emphasis on new clients and cross-selling paying off
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2019
For Merrill Lynch, emphasis on new clients and cross-selling paying off

The Thundering Herd is doing more business with new households.

By Bruce Kelly
Investigation into LPL broker's eBay business leads to bar
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2019
Investigation into LPL broker's eBay business leads to bar

After Renee Altamirano declines to appear at a hearing, Finra bars her.

By InvestmentNews
'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan
NEWS OPINION APR 16, 2019
'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan

If advisers spend less and less time on their practice, how competent will they remain as a financial adviser?

By Scott Hanson
Rep barred for lying about variable annuity sales practices
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2019
Rep barred for lying about variable annuity sales practices

Frederick Holloway impersonated clients and altered documents, Finra says.

By InvestmentNews
RIA succession plan takes the long view
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
RIA succession plan takes the long view

The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.

By Jeff Benjamin
Texas adviser managing $341.5 million becomes RIA
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
Texas adviser managing $341.5 million becomes RIA

Former employee rep Robert Harrell II will use Raymond James as custodian

By InvestmentNews
New Jersey releases rule to impose fiduciary duty on brokers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
New Jersey releases rule to impose fiduciary duty on brokers

State Securities Bureau says SEC's Regulation Best Interest 'does not provide sufficient protections.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trump administration puts potential new hurdle in path of Regulation Best Interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
Trump administration puts potential new hurdle in path of Regulation Best Interest

Complying with regulatory review guidelines could delay advice rule and have a chilling effect on SEC guidance and no-action letters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The cost of putting off enrolling in a Medicare drug plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2019
The cost of putting off enrolling in a Medicare drug plan

Healthy seniors who sign up late face possible sticker shock.

By Mary Beth Franklin
401(k) advisers are battling on multiple fronts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2019
401(k) advisers are battling on multiple fronts

Record keepers and less experienced plan advisers are putting up road blocks for 401(k) specialists.

By Fred Barstein
Dynamic philanthropic environment expected through 2020
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2019
Dynamic philanthropic environment expected through 2020

Growth in personal income among the factors behind the boost.

By Ellie Zhu
Help parents plan early, realistically around their kids' college costs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2019
Help parents plan early, realistically around their kids' college costs

Advisers may not be college planning experts, but they should be helping clients and their children think things through.

By crain-api
There are big benefits to investing in family-controlled businesses
NEWS ESG APR 12, 2019
There are big benefits to investing in family-controlled businesses

Investing in a family company takes patience and faith, but the payoff is worth it.

By David Marcus
Creativity matters when planning for lone retirees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2019
Creativity matters when planning for lone retirees

Clients who have great wealth but no friends or family require extraordinary steps, special sensitivity.

By Liz Skinner
Two women arrested for defrauding elderly California woman
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 12, 2019
Two women arrested for defrauding elderly California woman

Insurance agent Erica Salda and financial adviser Wendy Foster sold the victim 25 annuities over 10 years.

By Ryan W. Neal
Rising rich boost stature, growth of family offices
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2019
Rising rich boost stature, growth of family offices

The market for serving wealthy families may be bigger than some data suggest.

By Adam Shell
Fidelity wants to own the workplace — and beyond
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2019
Fidelity wants to own the workplace — and beyond

Fidelity's new benefits-administration platform signals that the company wants to deepen its client relationships.

By Greg Iacurci
Headcount at Wells Fargo Advisors continues to slide
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 12, 2019
Headcount at Wells Fargo Advisors continues to slide

Firm lost another 140 advisers in the first quarter, compared with 106 the previous quarter.

By Bruce Kelly