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Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks

A new report from the private bank rejects the idea that a recession is imminent.

By Bloomberg
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down

After a huge trading loss, IFS Securities will close.

By Bruce Kelly
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2019
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients

Fidelity sends solicitation letter to thousands of advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo

Todd Hamilton and Robert Thompson join firm's employee unit in Chicago.

By InvestmentNews
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it

Almost nine out of 10 advisers believe clients want to text, Redtail survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million

PE firm Motive Partners is acquiring 60% stake, while the unit's current president, Cheryl Nash, will lead a newly formed joint venture.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL planting flag in ETF price war
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
LPL planting flag in ETF price war

Firm erases commissions for three ETF brands on two of its platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans

Experts question the wisdom of tapping retirement funds for other purposes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel

The court's ruling could impact plan sponsors and how they communicate with participants.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
NEWS OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix

Plan also details call to end loopholes worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

By Bloomberg
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion

Full-service wealth management firms see the fastest growth in digital assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
Markets are putting a price on climate risks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Markets are putting a price on climate risks

Two new studies suggest, however, that financial markets have started seriously pricing carbon risk, especially since the Paris Agreement of 2015.

By Peter R. Orszag
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag

Launched in 1991, the program has failed to produce acceptable gains.

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning to acquire $300M RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Creative Planning to acquire $300M RIA

Creative Planning to acquire $300 million Hogan Financial Firm founded by Paula Hogan is based in Milwaukee, Wis.

By InvestmentNews
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
NEWS OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

By Sarah Newcomb
Adam Antoniades promoted to CEO of Cetera
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Adam Antoniades promoted to CEO of Cetera

Takes reins from chairman and interim CEO Ben Brigeman.

By InvestmentNews
Millennium Trust Co. announces expansion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Millennium Trust Co. announces expansion

Acquires Liberty Trust Company, custodian for specialized Individual Retirement Accounts.

By Bloomberg
Galvin says retirees led astray with investment in gold and silver coins
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Galvin says retirees led astray with investment in gold and silver coins

Regulator charges firm with persuading six investors to liquidate retirement accounts to buy precious metals.

By Bloomberg