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Custody status continues to perplex RIAs
NEWS RIAS FEB 11, 2019
Custody status continues to perplex RIAs

A decade after the custody rule was updated, custody status remains a riddle.

By Jeff Benjamin
WisdomTree said to have explored sale to JPMorgan Chase
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2019
WisdomTree said to have explored sale to JPMorgan Chase

Discussions ended in December because the parties couldn't agree on a price.

By Bloomberg
Rules for claiming Social Security at 70
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2019
Rules for claiming Social Security at 70

Some individuals' benefits will begin automatically; others have to take action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MeToo: Even in the financial advice industry, sexual harassment is a serious problem
NEWS RIAS FEB 09, 2019
MeToo: Even in the financial advice industry, sexual harassment is a serious problem

An InvestmentNews survey reveals the extent of assaults and other offenses financial advisers face, and what some industry groups are doing to address it.

By Greg Iacurci
TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say
NEWS RIAS FEB 08, 2019
TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say

Company won't enter businesses that involve "being all things to all people," such as financial advisory branch offices, Nally says.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2019
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities

The overconcentration of securities was not suitable for some clients, Virginia alleged.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars rep for scamming Fidelity on computer purchases
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2019
Finra bars rep for scamming Fidelity on computer purchases

Kitwana Thomas took advantage of employee-reimbursement program.

By InvestmentNews
Finra sues broker who failed to report sexual conduct charge
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2019
Finra sues broker who failed to report sexual conduct charge

James Paquette was sentenced last month to 10 years in jail.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo system outage takes website, app, ATMs offline
NEWS FINTECH FEB 07, 2019
Wells Fargo system outage takes website, app, ATMs offline

The Wells Fargo Advisors website appears online, but customers report being unable to access funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Great-West Life taps Edmund Murphy to succeed Robert Reynolds as CEO

Reynolds becomes chairman of Great-West Lifeco US

By InvestmentNews
Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 07, 2019
Annuities group signs up for Rolling Stones tour

The Alliance for Lifetime Income will be sole sponsor of the band's shows in the U.S. this year.

By InvestmentNews
Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2019
Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps

New legislation would require financial professionals to act 'without regard to' their own financial gains.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers with $393 million in AUA join Integrated Financial Partners
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2019
Advisers with $393 million in AUA join Integrated Financial Partners

Three of the five hybrids are located near San Diego; two are in Louisville, Ky.

By InvestmentNews
LPL adds new reporting tool to ClientWorks
NEWS FINTECH FEB 07, 2019
LPL adds new reporting tool to ClientWorks

Client Goals will track an investor's progress toward financial goals.

By Ryan W. Neal
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees
NEWS RIAS FEB 07, 2019
Don't be afraid to raise advisory firm fees

Firms that increase their fees have virtually the same average retention rate as firms that don't, consultant says.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars rep fired by Merrill Lynch over improper fund sales
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2019
Finra bars rep fired by Merrill Lynch over improper fund sales

Bhenoy Dembla entered fictitious trades to circumvent Class B sales limits.

By InvestmentNews
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2019
Ron Carson to advisers: Tech is your friend and competitor

One essential requirement for being a successful financial adviser is embracing a seamless technology experience and service model, he says.

By Jeff Benjamin
Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2019
Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing

RESA measure would help small businesses offer 401(k) plans, ease use of annuities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Genworth diverts $327 million to shore up long-term-care insurance
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2019
Genworth diverts $327 million to shore up long-term-care insurance

Firm also raised premiums an average 53% last year through the third quarter for some policyholders.

By Greg Iacurci
Hundreds of advisers with tens of billions in assets left Wall Street in 2018
NEWS RIAS FEB 06, 2019
Hundreds of advisers with tens of billions in assets left Wall Street in 2018

Wirehouses continued to lose advisers last year, although at a slower pace.

By Bruce Kelly