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Mercer, Morningstar join forces for single digital research platform
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 03, 2018
Mercer, Morningstar join forces for single digital research platform

The new platform will be made available on Morningstar Direct and introduced by region next year.

By Bloomberg
Mary Beth Franklin: Ways to modernize Social Security benefits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2018
Mary Beth Franklin: Ways to modernize Social Security benefits

Options include boosting benefits for widows and the poor at the expense of high earners.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 03, 2018
New FPA survey reveals characteristics of top advisers

'Behavioralists' outpace their colleagues in such areas as net client growth rates and referrals.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra CEO Robert Cook cautions industry not to take comfort in sharp drop in fines last year
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2018
Finra CEO Robert Cook cautions industry not to take comfort in sharp drop in fines last year

A recent third-party report showed Finra fines up in the first half of 2018, but the regulator declined to project this year's numbers, saying only that penalties fluctuate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 02, 2018
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years

Many of them previously worked at A.G. Edwards, the firm founded by the great-great-grandfather of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.'s CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 02, 2018
Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA

Purchase of Rand & Associates gives 1919 Investment Counsel a physical presence on the West Coast.

By Sarah Min
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2018
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon

The retirement landscape could be transformed, so advisers should pay close attention.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2018
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities

Financial advisers say the move will leave their clients vulnerable and sets a bad industry precedent.

By Greg Iacurci
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit

Washington University in St. Louis joins other colleges that have prevailed in court.

By Greg Iacurci
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers
NEWS RIAS OCT 01, 2018
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers

Five deals in five months lift the fledgling hybrid RIA to $5.5 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
What's at stake with a branch audit?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2018
What's at stake with a branch audit?

Your statements to an auditor could come back to haunt you should the issue escalate.

By Michelle Atlas
Boom in safest stocks rings alarm bells on Wall Street
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2018
Boom in safest stocks rings alarm bells on Wall Street

Rising demand for defensive assets casts shadow over post-crisis bull run.

By Bloomberg
Republicans likely fared better than Dems in market boom
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2018
Republicans likely fared better than Dems in market boom

Paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows Republicans invested more in U.S. stocks following election of Trump.

By Bloomberg
NEWS FINTECH OCT 01, 2018
Learn the Basics of Financial Education Services

Financial literacy – it starts with you!

By Gillian Albert
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
The Value of a Client Advisory Board

Ready to grow? Start asking clients for feedback.

By Gillian Albert
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2018
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do

Kudos to the NAIC for making LTC policies safer.

By crain-api
Time to get inspired by incredible advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 29, 2018
Time to get inspired by incredible advisers

Financial professionals give hours, money and innovative ideas to help others

By Bloomberg
Global cities most at risk of property bubbles
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 28, 2018
Global cities most at risk of property bubbles

Hong Kong leads this year's list, which also includes Munich and Toronto.

By Bloomberg
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment

Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 28, 2018
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades

Action comes as SEC continues crackdown on low-priced securities.

By Bruce Kelly