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NEWS RIAS SEP 08, 2017
Advisory firms have to stop treating all advisers the same

Top performers should be given preference for advancement, according to one consultant.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Edison International agrees to pay $13.2 million in 401(k) fee lawsuit

The monetary agreement follows a court ruling last month.

By Greg Iacurci
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums

New monthly Medicare surcharges will go into effect in 2018, but sometimes they can be reversed.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS OPINION SEP 08, 2017
Our best tool against the DOL fiduciary rule is data

We must ensure that regulators and the public hear detailed, quantitative information.

By Dale Brown
NEWS RIAS SEP 08, 2017
Mercer acquires RIA with $290 million in AUM

Ray Mignone Associates has offices in Queens, N.Y. and Boynton Beach, Fla.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Finra bars former Securities America broker

Bruce Barber failed to provide information about selling unapproved securities.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS SEP 07, 2017
Bob Veres predicts new investment model that could give advisers edge over competition

Says advisers might one day get client portfolio advice directly from asset managers.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
Congress likely to 'push down' the priority of killing DOL fiduciary rule

A fiduciary rule repeal isn't as important as other legislative issues, such as the debt ceiling and tax reform, according to Rep. Phil Roe.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS SEP 07, 2017
SEC says RIA stole $1 million from clients, using some of it to support gambling habit

Scott Newsholme allegedly stole $1 million, using funds for personal expenses, a gambling habit and to pay back early investors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Finra bars former National Planning rep

Broker William Glaser caused $400,000 loss, claims infirm 76-year-old Navy veteran.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
House holding oversight hearing on Finra today

Financial Services subcommittee will explore self-regulator's agenda, structure and in-house operational review.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2017
Finra fines former Merrill broker $10,000 for unauthorized stock purchases

Joseph Yanofsky arranged the buys without getting customers' approval.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS ETFS SEP 06, 2017
Dalia Blass could tackle fiduciary standard as first order of business at SEC

She is also expected to set the agenda for ETFs, an area in which she has expertise from her previous time at the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Reverse mortgages under fire again
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2017
Reverse mortgages under fire again

New government report distorts facts and costs of home equity loans for seniors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2017
New trustee deal boosts total recovery for Madoff victims to $12.7 billion

Settlement brings recovery for victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme to about 72 cents for every dollar in principal that was wiped out.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2017
Advisers in Florida brace for Hurricane Irma's wrath

Continuity plans are being activated and emails sent out to clients about precautions they should take to safeguard their important records.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2017
Battle lines form as SEC considers new fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2017
MetLife cutting annuity pay to some of its former advisers

Advisers who moved to other broker-dealers after MetLife sold to Massachusetts Mutual are seeing trailing commissions cut on VA and fixed annuity contracts.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2017
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker pleads not guilty to insider trading

Authorities say he and clients made millions trading on secret tips about pending mergers.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2017
Two Wells Fargo teams managing $345 million decamp for Raymond James

Brokers and staff in Baton Rouge, La., move to firm's employee unit.

By InvestmentNews