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Majority in InvestmentNews reader poll oppose Trump impeachment
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Majority in InvestmentNews reader poll oppose Trump impeachment

Buttigieg, Bloomberg and Biden top list of Democratic presidential candidates

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Five brokers lose Ohio National lawsuit over annuity commissions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Five brokers lose Ohio National lawsuit over annuity commissions

Judge rules the brokers weren't beneficiaries of the selling agreement between the insurer and broker-dealers.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra fines NYLife Securities $250,000 over fund sales
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Finra fines NYLife Securities $250,000 over fund sales

Firm was also censured and ordered to pay restitution and rescission to 28 clients.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former Pruco rep fired for taking client's money
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Finra bars former Pruco rep fired for taking client's money

Joseph Viet Duy Phan was a no-show at a hearing looking into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal

Charles Schwab Corp. acquisition of TD would create $5 trillion brokerage operation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Charles Schwab to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion, reports say
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Charles Schwab to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion, reports say

Deal would create a company with roughly $5 trillion in combined assets.

By Bloomberg
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business

The pros and cons of one firm potentially owning more than half the industry's custody business.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies

The transaction would create a firm with roughly $5 trillion in combined assets.

By Bloomberg
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade

Antitrust concerns could arise over custody concentration, zero-commission trend.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA

High Note Wealth in Minnetonka, Minn., will custody at Schwab, use Dynasty platform.

By Bloomberg
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition

Plan advisers who can't articulate their value to sponsors will be at a competitive disadvantage.

By Bloomberg
401(k) plans are an illusion
NEWS OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance

The measure, which would eliminate income tax and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, could boost the pool of Americans seeking private insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities

Pasadena, Calif.-based indie will be fifth B-D under Atria umbrella

By InvestmentNews
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice

Financial advisers may find it harder to compete as large firms encroach more on mass-affluent customers, says Fidelity's Michael Durbin.

By Greg Iacurci
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL

BostonPremier Wealth is based in Hanover, Mass.

By InvestmentNews
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire

With a good plan, the right people, and adequate time, retirement is possible.

By William McCance
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims

The failure of Taylor Capital Management indicates a spike in unpaid claims is likely.

By Bruce Kelly
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3

Buffer annuity sales are set to increase more than 50% in 2019 as a result of low interest rates and new product features.

By Greg Iacurci