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Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts

Observers say that advisers delivering financial wellness programs to 401(k) plans should take note.

By Greg Iacurci
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 17, 2018
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group

The private-equity firm has previously invested in such companies as Mercer Advisors and AssetMark.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House

Measures would make it easier for small businesses to join pooled plans and provide companies with incentives to use auto enrollment, escalation

By Hazel Bradford
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge

State-backed IRAs offer creative savings solutions for millions of workers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Beware 401(k) robo-fiduciaries – especially the human ones
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Beware 401(k) robo-fiduciaries – especially the human ones

Less experienced plan advisers armed with powerful tools and outsourced resources are willing to work for half the price of more knowledgeable plan advisers.

By Fred Barstein
An advisor's guide to engaging the modern family
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
An advisor's guide to engaging the modern family

By Gillian Albert
Finalists announced for 12th annual Invest in Others Awards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 16, 2018
Finalists announced for 12th annual Invest in Others Awards

Fifteen advisers and six companies have been named finalists for their work with nonprofits.

By Sarah Min
Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?
NEWS IRA ALERT JUL 16, 2018
Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?

A new phenomenon may signal a trend in which IRAs play a bigger role in divorce settlements.

By Ed Slott
$1 billion in assets? For some RIAs, it's not as good as it sounds
NEWS RIAS JUL 16, 2018
$1 billion in assets? For some RIAs, it's not as good as it sounds

According to a new study, growth often means spending more, hiring execs and outsourcing services.

By Jeff Benjamin
Alphabet soup is hot, and clients will pay more for those letters
NEWS RIAS JUL 16, 2018
Alphabet soup is hot, and clients will pay more for those letters

Consumers value designations, although opinions vary on which ones carry the most swagger.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers applaud House bills to expand health savings accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2018
Advisers applaud House bills to expand health savings accounts

House committee approves measures to raise contribution limits, extend eligibility.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
TD Ameritrade launches fintech competition with $100,000 in prizes
NEWS RIAS JUL 16, 2018
TD Ameritrade launches fintech competition with $100,000 in prizes

Firm turns to crowdsourcing in hopes of injecting some outside innovation into the adviser technology marketplace.

By Ryan W. Neal
Headwinds Turn to Tailwinds for Real Assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 16, 2018
Headwinds Turn to Tailwinds for Real Assets

See why economic growth and heightened inflation expectations, provide an ideal backdrop for investors to consider real assets and their potential benefits.

By Gillian Albert
Former manager for New York pension fund sentenced to 21 months for taking bribes for brokers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2018
Former manager for New York pension fund sentenced to 21 months for taking bribes for brokers

Navnoor Kang was arrested in 2016 and accused of accepting gifts, including drugs and luxury watches, in pay-to-play scheme.

By Bloomberg
Former Stifel broker barred for taking $205,000 from a client
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2018
Former Stifel broker barred for taking $205,000 from a client

Mitchell Yanow wrote 33 checks without authorization to cover personal expenses.

By InvestmentNews
Market recap: Investors flee equities despite market strength
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2018
Market recap: Investors flee equities despite market strength

Goldman sees a "tactical opportunity" for the cybersecurity stocks ahead of mid-term elections.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo Advisors continues to see a decline in brokers
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors continues to see a decline in brokers

Company also set aside $114 million over fees for rich clients.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL loses custody business of RIA managing $1.3 billion
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2018
LPL loses custody business of RIA managing $1.3 billion

Fragasso Financial Advisors chooses TD Ameritrade; moves B-D business to Private Client Services.

By InvestmentNews
Broker accused of churning barred by Finra
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2018
Broker accused of churning barred by Finra

Paul Soll, formerly of Financial West, failed to provide regulator with information it requested.

By InvestmentNews
803 small broker-dealers push for legislation to ease audits
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2018
803 small broker-dealers push for legislation to ease audits

Group supports bill that would exempt brokers who do not custody client funds and are in good standing from having to use an auditor registered with the PCAOB.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.