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TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions

Vanguard set the pace with 1,800 commission-free ETFs, while most brokerages say enough is enough

By Jeff Benjamin
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users

Workers who use tax-advantaged health savings accounts are younger, richer and more educated.

By Mary Beth Franklin
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing

As banks sell munis, and the Fed hikes rates, supply and demand take over.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia

Catawba Capital Management, a 10-person firm, is based in Roanoke.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients

People are healthier and living longer than ever, and MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin says advisers are primed to take advantage.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching

Incident involving Bill De Leon occured at a charity event in May 2017, according to published report.

By InvestmentNews
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2018
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice

Philanthropic women are growing in number — and stature.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers

Alleges two reps took client information when they left to start a firm.

By Bloomberg
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
NEWS RIAS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2018
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers

The funds offer direct competition but also a way for small or actively managed players to get a piece of the pie.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2018
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon

Some may feel spurned and leave, while others will simply shrug off latest slight and stay.

By Bruce Kelly
Checking one off the bucket list
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Checking one off the bucket list

Columnist tests a long-held dream for her retirement and finds it lacking.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?

Some advisers fear that Wells Fargo is moving to standardize all investment decisions.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale

One issue in the wake of the firm's acquisition is whether they will be paid 'stay bonuses' to remain at the brokerage.

By Bruce Kelly
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin