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Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 08, 2018
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions

The lawsuit comes days after an LPL broker filed a similar legal complaint.

By Greg Iacurci
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2018
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity

IBD's advisers have invested $70 million of client money in PE funds over the past two years.

By Bruce Kelly
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card

EvoShare provides workers with credit-card perks in the form of contributions to a retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2018
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal

The Investor Advisory Committee suggests clarifying that Regulation Best Interest is a fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2018
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation

The award follows a similar award last month when former Credit Suisse broker Brian Chilton was awarded $844,621 in deferred compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2018
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers

While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors

The trend will likely further fuel industry consolidation.

By Fred Barstein
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?

The retailing juggernaut has used data to drive better decisions, and 401(k) advisers should follow suit

By Bloomberg
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers

Business owners who are millennials are more likely to offer retirement benefits to their employees

By Blaine F. Aikin
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures

The bank has also suspended fees on some wealth management assets and accounts after finding it charged some clients incorrectly

By Bloomberg
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2018
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally

Trade tensions and the prospect of the U.S. economy overheating could limit any upside in stocks.

By Bloomberg
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2018
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation

Lance Browning is trying to stop the insurer from terminating annuity trail commissions on behalf of thousands of other brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas

Wirehouse is attempting to promote online engagement of clients by rewarding advisers who make it happen.

By Bruce Kelly
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire

Mr. Welker and his division are reportedly being investigated for gender bias.

By Bruce Kelly
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2018
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media

The regulation hasn’t kept up with developments in the advice industry or technology, according to compliance experts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2018
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial

The deal will integrate Citizens Bank Private Wealth Management into Clarfeld.

By Sarah Min
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2018
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million

Insurer allegedly filled its 401(k) plan with high-cost in-house investments.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2018
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'

The group is altering how it works with local chapters to combat 'dysfunction' and remain relevant, officials say.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2018
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud

Douglas Simanksi told clients he would invest their money in a 'tax free' fixed-rate investment, SEC charges.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2018
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders

Changes are designed to help investors understand how the B-D routes their order and how that affects execution quality.

By InvestmentNews