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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
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners

Yuma Investment Group and Diamond Wealth Partners will use tech platform.

By InvestmentNews
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour

Kansas-based RIA expands into Washington, D.C., metro area

By InvestmentNews
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney

What the troubled rollout of Disney+ can teach financial institutions about building technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services

The $29 billion hybrid spent three years planning the change in top management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account

Instead of paying her boss's bills, Julie Ann Mineard kept $24,000 of his money.

By InvestmentNews
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade

Some argue the numbers are inflated because they don't factor in advisers 'dying with their boots on.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund

Portfolio manager Tim Leary admits it isn't always easy being green

By Jeff Benjamin
Learning how to instill confidence in clients
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Learning how to instill confidence in clients

Women are less likely to take action until they feel nearly 100% confident.

By Kathryn Brown
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity

Insurance agent Elisia Lattimer lodged a complaint with the Ohio insurance department, alleging the company engaged in an illegal practice of 'rebating' and executives tried to cover it up.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS hires 9 reps managing $1.6 billion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
UBS hires 9 reps managing $1.6 billion

Biggest win is trio who managed $676 million at Merrill Lynch

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2019
Should advisers have to pick between retirement or wealth management?

By InvestmentNews Create
Finra suspends former Sigma rep over Woodbridge note sales
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Finra suspends former Sigma rep over Woodbridge note sales

Frederick Randhahn fined $5,000 and must disgorge $33,168 in commissions.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo team managing $325 million moves to Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Wells Fargo team managing $325 million moves to Raymond James

Father-daughter duo, James Alioto and Florence Alioto-Prospero, based in Waukesha, Wis.

By InvestmentNews
Are 401(k) plans in danger of not being green enough?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Are 401(k) plans in danger of not being green enough?

A recent retirement plan lawsuit raises the question of whether climate change exposes them to legal risk.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Eagles linebacker tagged 'six-million-dollar fraud man' once again
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Former Eagles linebacker tagged 'six-million-dollar fraud man' once again

Merrill Robertson Jr., whose 2017 verdict was vacated, found guilty a second time.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones loses court fight to restrain former broker
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Edward Jones loses court fight to restrain former broker

Federal judge rules Jones lacked evidence to support its claims against John Kerr.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab boosts new account openings 31% after fees go to zero
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Schwab boosts new account openings 31% after fees go to zero

Jump in new trading accounts in October brings the company's total brokerage accounts to 12.2 million.

By Bloomberg
Fisher asked women to appear in ads. Not all were happy about it
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Fisher asked women to appear in ads. Not all were happy about it

Ads featuring the firm's female employees were part of a campaign to counter negative coverage of the company.

By Bloomberg
Bluespring Wealth acquires $1.1 billion Vector Wealth Management
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Bluespring Wealth acquires $1.1 billion Vector Wealth Management

Kestra's acquisition unit adds Minneapolis RIA.

By Bloomberg