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RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock
NEWS RIAS SEP 14, 2018
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock

Tamara Steele and her firm didn't disclose the $2.5 million in commissions she earned for selling shares of a company that was later charged with fraud, SEC claims.

By Ryan W. Neal
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
LPL Financial snags $200 million team
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2018
LPL Financial snags $200 million team

Moore Financial Services was previously with Lincoln Financial for 33 years.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
States try to beat back rate increases on long-term-care policies

Rules adopted by 41 states have held down rate increases on newer policies, but some advisers remain skeptical of traditional LTC insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
9 lessons from the global financial crisis
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2018
9 lessons from the global financial crisis

A decade later, consequential lessons have yet to be internalized.

By Mohamed El-Erian
10 years later, advisers still shudder recalling the financial crisis
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2018
10 years later, advisers still shudder recalling the financial crisis

Historic chain of market events left advisers and investors more skeptical, cautious.

By Jeff Benjamin
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2018
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers

Rep. Maxine Waters, the top panel Democrat, opposes relaxing oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Democrats urge SEC to strengthen broker standard in advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Democrats urge SEC to strengthen broker standard in advice rule

In letter to SEC chairman Jay Clayton, lawmakers say agency's proposal is weaker than standard Congress laid out in Dodd-Frank.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2018
Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans

Cloud-based data storage, virtual offices protect client accounts even as the storm threatens to devastate physical property

By Jeff Benjamin
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2018
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019

Wirehouse continues to back away from linking non-solicitation agreements to adviser bonuses.

By Bruce Kelly
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Larry Roth links consulting firm with Berkshire Global Advisors
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2018
Larry Roth links consulting firm with Berkshire Global Advisors

The former IBD exec positions his new firm to ride the M&A wave.

By Jeff Benjamin
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say

Testing by Financial Planning Coalition, Consumer Federation of America and AARP uncovers problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RMB Capital recruits $500 million team from Calamos Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2018
RMB Capital recruits $500 million team from Calamos Wealth Management

The veteran four-person teams brings a combined 80 years of experience to the $9.3 billion advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
Tax Reform 2.0 adds to momentum for open MEPs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2018
Tax Reform 2.0 adds to momentum for open MEPs

New bill eases rules around open multiple-employer plans by allowing more employers to band together to offer a common retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James nabs $203 million team from Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2018
Raymond James nabs $203 million team from Morgan Stanley

Raymond James is coming off several strong quarters of adviser recruiting.

By Greg Iacurci
Shorthanded SEC may have to decide investment advice proposal on its own
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2018
Shorthanded SEC may have to decide investment advice proposal on its own

Path to three votes for final rule may not go through Democrats

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Life insurance is not for saving
NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2018
Life insurance is not for saving

Buying a life insurance policy is one of the most expensive ways to invest

By Blair duQuesnay
Impact investing and what it means for financial advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2018
Impact investing and what it means for financial advisers

Investing with a purpose.

By Matt Ackermann
SEC charges two brokers for churning that lost clients $3.6 million
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2018
SEC charges two brokers for churning that lost clients $3.6 million

The brokers worked for the same broker-dealer, which has since been expelled from the industry, at the time of their respective alleged frauds.

By Greg Iacurci