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Finra fines J.P. Morgan $1.1 million for failing to disclose broker misconduct in timely manner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 16, 2019
Finra fines J.P. Morgan $1.1 million for failing to disclose broker misconduct in timely manner

Agency says when the firm did file information, it came on average two years late.

By Ryan W. Neal
Jackson National to reintroduce fee-based annuities in New York
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 16, 2019
Jackson National to reintroduce fee-based annuities in New York

The No. 2 seller of annuity products was reassured by new guidance issued by New York regulators.

By Greg Iacurci
Vanguard offers new framework for financial advice
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2019
Vanguard offers new framework for financial advice

Advisers' value to clients has three components: portfolio, financial and emotional.

By Greg Iacurci
Oil prices see big jump after Saudi Arabia strike
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 16, 2019
Oil prices see big jump after Saudi Arabia strike

The attacks highlight the vulnerability of the world's biggest exporter of crude oil.

By Bloomberg
RIA takes dispute with Fidelity to the Supreme Court
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2019
RIA takes dispute with Fidelity to the Supreme Court

Plaintiffs claim firm filed a suspicious activity report to conceal its own wrongdoing

By Jeff Benjamin
XY Planning Network firms wonder if group can support them long term
NEWS FINTECH SEP 16, 2019
XY Planning Network firms wonder if group can support them long term

Network continues growing by 50 advisers a month even as some drop out.

By Ryan W. Neal
Medicare IRMAA surcharges to be adjusted for inflation in 2020
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2019
Medicare IRMAA surcharges to be adjusted for inflation in 2020

Indexing will slow the rise in Medicare premiums for some retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Here's to a profession as old as Woodstock
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 14, 2019
Here's to a profession as old as Woodstock

Financial planning has helped improve the lives of Americans.

By InvestmentNews
RIAs put marketing, technology and growth on the docket for 2020
NEWS RIAS SEP 13, 2019
RIAs put marketing, technology and growth on the docket for 2020

Looking past market volatility and recession threats, business owners focus on how to keep winning clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
MIT settles class-action suit that snared Fidelity's Abigail Johnson
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2019
MIT settles class-action suit that snared Fidelity's Abigail Johnson

Pending settlement in lawsuit could alter Fidelity's 20-year-old record-keeping arrangement with the university.

By Jeff Benjamin
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2019
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably

The 41% who said they have invested in companies or funds targeting positive social and environmental outcomes is close to the 47% who said they check product packaging to ensure sustainability.

By Bloomberg
Financial education for college students can also benefit families
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2019
Financial education for college students can also benefit families

Bridging the financial literacy gap in college can help with education and career planning.

By Doug Chittenden
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes

Her plan would hike payroll taxes on incomes over $250,000 to increase monthly benefits by $200.

By Bloomberg
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%

The unofficial estimate would represent the smallest increase in benefits in three years.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2019
Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients

Millennials are savers — not so much investors — and other important info about this set.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements

By Jeff Benjamin
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business

The brokerage added to its financial wellness platform, and is considering product offerings for 529 plans, deferred compensation and HSAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

The deal would make the insurance brokerage one of the largest retirement-focused aggregator firms

By Greg Iacurci
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 12, 2019
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback

New York regulators issued new guidance that puts the industry at ease.

By Greg Iacurci