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New Hampshire investigating churning claims against Merrill brokers
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 13, 2020
New Hampshire investigating churning claims against Merrill brokers

Former governor says the firm, two former brokers were responsible for $50 million in losses

By InvestmentNews
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry
NEWS OPINION JUL 12, 2020
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry

While not exactly novel, the legislation is a sound first step toward getting Main Street investors the tools they need

By InvestmentNews
COVID-19 puts alternatives back in the mainstream
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2020
COVID-19 puts alternatives back in the mainstream

The new normal is reigniting conversations around the potential for alternative investments to add diversity and hedge risk

By Jeff Benjamin
The big juicy pork chop
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2020
The big juicy pork chop

In the latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly analyze LPL Financial’s latest effort to stay ahead of the recruiting curve

By InvestmentNews
Wawa settles ESOP lawsuit for $21.6 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2020
Wawa settles ESOP lawsuit for $21.6 million

The agreement is separate from a $25 million settlement reached in a similar suit brought in 2016

By Emile Hallez
Oklahoma pulls back Form CRS mandate for state-registered advisers
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2020
Oklahoma pulls back Form CRS mandate for state-registered advisers

Rhode Island keeps its requirement on the books

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETF providers struggle to steer institutional investors away from lower-cost retail funds
NEWS ETFS JUL 10, 2020
ETF providers struggle to steer institutional investors away from lower-cost retail funds

Large investors are giving up liquidity and tighter spreads for lower fees

By Jeff Benjamin
Former RIA execs to pay $200,000 for misleading clients
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2020
Former RIA execs to pay $200,000 for misleading clients

Benjamin Alderson, the former CEO of deVere USA, also agrees to a permanent bar

By InvestmentNews
Working past 62 improves retirement security: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2020
Working past 62 improves retirement security: Study

People who aren't prepared for retirement at age 62 aren't more likely than others to keep working, but those who do tend to benefit financially, a recent paper found

By Emile Hallez
A tale of two PPP loans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2020
A tale of two PPP loans

Small broker-dealers lined up for the free cash — but did all of them use it as intended?

By Bruce Kelly
Social distancing weighs on advice business: Survey
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2020
Social distancing weighs on advice business: Survey

Prospecting is now more difficult, and advisers said they are less effective at selling products, a report from Limra and others shows

By Emile Hallez
Invesco hitches wagon to Fidelity's semitransparent ETF technology
NEWS ETFS JUL 09, 2020
Invesco hitches wagon to Fidelity's semitransparent ETF technology

The unique new exchange-traded fund wrapper is slowly gaining steam

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard expands ESG ETF suite to include corporate bonds
NEWS ETFS JUL 09, 2020
Vanguard expands ESG ETF suite to include corporate bonds

The new fund is designed to fill a gap in the growing ESG market

By Jeff Benjamin
How to draw the line when clients challenge your approach
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2020
How to draw the line when clients challenge your approach

In your discussion, validate the forces driving the client's discomfort, confirm that you hear what they're saying and explain why the current strategy remains best suited for them

By Stephanie Bogan
DOL urged to extend comment period for fiduciary proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2020
DOL urged to extend comment period for fiduciary proposal

Consumer and investor advocacy groups have asked Labor to provide more time for public input

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2020
CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims

Paychex, Astellas and Aon were recently sued, and the $12.4 million settlement in a Northrop Grumman suit has been held up

By Emile Hallez
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad

Both Black Stone Partners and Creative Capital Wealth Management are Pennsylvania-based

By InvestmentNews
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2020
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI

Initial reviews will focus on whether firms have put in place policies, procedures and training

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2020
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks

The purchase of Denver-based M.J. Smith and Associates was partially driven by the need for a succession plan

By Jeff Benjamin
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks
NEWS OPINION JUL 08, 2020
Revamping portfolios with risk-smart, tax-smart building blocks

Investors are painfully aware their retirement plans need a do-over. Here's the best approach

By Jack Sharry