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Cetera purges board after being bought by Genstar Capital
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2018
Cetera purges board after being bought by Genstar Capital

Former CEOs of eMoney Advisors and Lincoln Financial Network among those replaced with those having ties to the new private equity owner.

By Bruce Kelly
Allianz dumps its IBD
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2018
Allianz dumps its IBD

Advisor Group broker-dealer picks up Questar Capital from Allianz.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity sued again for 401(k) plan mismanagement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2018
Fidelity sued again for 401(k) plan mismanagement

The company settled a similar self-dealing lawsuit four years ago for $12 million.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker in Florida
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 10, 2018
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker in Florida

Broker allegedly manipulated a client account to maintain his status for working with international clients.

By Bruce Kelly
After setting up phony accounts, ex-Wells Fargo broker stole money
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 10, 2018
After setting up phony accounts, ex-Wells Fargo broker stole money

Finra bars Thomas A. Davis, who worked in Hilton Head Island, S.C., for Wells Fargo Bank.

By Bruce Kelly
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions

Wealth managers are being forced to reassess the services they provide to this generation.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2018
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service

Company follows in the footsteps of discount brokerages like Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade that leveraged retail brokerage platforms 30 years ago.

By Ryan W. Neal
TD limits number of advisers invited to conference — and not everybody likes it
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2018
TD limits number of advisers invited to conference — and not everybody likes it

Only custodial clients with $75 million or more in AUM will receive an invitation.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all

Armed with the 2018 Pricing and Profitability study, learn how to navigate any path forward by focusing on key areas like adviser capacity, training, strategic marketing and a disciplined sales process.

By Gabriel Garcia, Managing Director, BNY Mellon's Pershing Advisor Solutions
Investment firm co-founded by Al Gore involved in $2.2M fintech deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2018
Investment firm co-founded by Al Gore involved in $2.2M fintech deal

Generation Investment Management, Canadian pension fund team up to acquire control of wealth-management services provider FNZ.

By Bloomberg
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 09, 2018
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better

Finra charged Stanley Niekras in 2016 with violating industry catch all Rule 2010, but couldn't produce testimony from key witnesses.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2018
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America

Colorado firm JBA Wealth Management moves to LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS OCT 09, 2018
Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

Addition of three veteran advisers brings Baird's 2018 recruiting count to 40.

By Jeff Benjamin
New Jersey could be first in fiduciary 'blue wave' with pending proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2018
New Jersey could be first in fiduciary 'blue wave' with pending proposal

State poised to jump to lead in resisting forthcoming SEC advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Using an IRA to fund an HSA
NEWS IRA ALERT OCT 09, 2018
Using an IRA to fund an HSA

A qualified HSA funding distribution gives clients a one-time chance for a tax-free distribution of funds from an individual retirement account.

By Ed Slott
Necessity begets stability
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2018
Necessity begets stability

The case for grocery-anchored real estate investing

By IN research and Phillips Edison
NEWS FINTECH OCT 08, 2018
Morgan Stanley rolls out tech-friendly offices for brokers, bankers

Wealth management unit to use machine learning to help with trade recommendations for clients.

By Bloomberg
Brokerage exec pushes to get audit bill approved before Congress adjourns
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2018
Brokerage exec pushes to get audit bill approved before Congress adjourns

Paige Pierce of Larimer Capital Corp. has been leading the effort to pass the Small Business Audit Correction Act.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2018
Charles Morrison, Fidelity head of asset management, to retire at year end

No replacement has yet been named for the 32-year Fidelity veteran.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2018
LPL Retirement Partners hires new chief

Appointment of Bryan Hodgens is second shake-up in a year at the retirement unit.

By Greg Iacurci