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Fed leaves rates unchanged; forecasts show no change in 2020
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Fed leaves rates unchanged; forecasts show no change in 2020

FOMC says current monetary policy is "appropriate to support sustained expansion of economic activity."

By Bloomberg
Pennsylvania RIA acquires $200 million RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Pennsylvania RIA acquires $200 million RIA

EHD Advisory Services was formerly affiliated with EHD Insurance in Lancaster, Pa.

By InvestmentNews
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2019
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix

Unwary older workers can face tax penalties for funding an HSA after 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Where does the SECURE Act stand?
NEWS OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
Wells Fargo eliminates commissions from stocks and ETFs on WellsTrade
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Wells Fargo eliminates commissions from stocks and ETFs on WellsTrade

The self-directed trading platform is the latest to announce zero-fee trades as the industry embraces a new business model.

By Ryan W. Neal
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2019
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros

CEO believes firm could double the half-dozen deals it has closed or initiated this year

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs

Fund that pays investors 5 basis points annually attracts just $6 million

By Jeff Benjamin
$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing

Gitterman Wealth Management sees an opportunity for advisers to gain market share by tapping into the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer acquires $230 million wealth management firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Mercer acquires $230 million wealth management firm

Houston-based Republic Wealth Advisors will add to Mercer's presence in Texas.

By InvestmentNews
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2019
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros

CEO believes the firm could double the half-dozen deals it has closed or initiated this year.

By Bruce Kelly
Indie managing $270 million moves to Cetera from LPL
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Indie managing $270 million moves to Cetera from LPL

HMC Partners is based in Greensboro, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
ESG investors have nothing to lose but 'indifference'

Sophisticated investors are asking about ESG in discussions with their financial professionals, some motivated by research showing that sustainable investing improves returns. Others — especially wealthy individuals — want their investments to improve the world.

By Liz Skinner
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92

The former Federal Reserve chairman served six presidents as an economic adviser in a career spanning more than half a century.

By Bloomberg
Donald Marron, Wall Street veteran active in the IBD business, dies at 85
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Donald Marron, Wall Street veteran active in the IBD business, dies at 85

A Wall Street veteran who led Paine Webber for 20 years until its $16 billion sale to UBS in 2000, Mr. Marron was also active most recently in the independent broker-dealer business.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley lays off approximately 1,500 workers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2019
Morgan Stanley lays off approximately 1,500 workers

The job cuts, mostly in tech and operations, are part of a year-end efficiency push.

By InvestmentNews
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform
NEWS FINTECH DEC 09, 2019
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform

The $225 billion digital platform dumps trading costs to stay competitive

By Jeff Benjamin
Reducing potential family conflicts
NEWS OPINION DEC 09, 2019
Reducing potential family conflicts

Even a close family can have quarrels during the estate planning process.

By Raymond C. Radigan
RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2019
RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter

This year will close with about 200 large RIA deals, a number that will probably be reached in 2020 as well.

By Bruce Kelly
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers

Former TD Ameritrade executive will focus on RIAs with less than $100 million in AUM.

By Bruce Kelly