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Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans

The ruling could mean plan sponsors can force employees into individual arbitration rather than defend a class-action suit.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2019
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades

James L. Beyersdorf also will disgorge $232,000 and pay $189,000 in fines.

By Bloomberg
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2019
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA

Personal Financial Consultants adds $200 million in assets to $4.4 billion EP Wealth Advisors

By InvestmentNews
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures

Agency will soon issue a rule that will likely require electronic statement delivery unless participants opt out.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate

Commissioners vote 3-2 to issue guidelines on fund managers' responsibilities in dealing with proxy advisers

By Bloomberg
ESG data getting better as the market matures
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2019
ESG data getting better as the market matures

In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.

By Blaine F. Aikin
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2019
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion

Since the bank began its hunt for a leader to replace Tim Sloan, the stock has slipped into the red for the year

By Bloomberg
Jeffrey Epstein transferred $578 million to trust days before suicide
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein transferred $578 million to trust days before suicide

Bewildered 11th-hour executor says he has 'no intent' to serve for the Estate

By Bloomberg
HighTower makes 'significant' investment in Lexington, Mass.-based RIA
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2019
HighTower makes 'significant' investment in Lexington, Mass.-based RIA

Lexington Wealth Management advises on $1 billion in assets and has 11 advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 20, 2019
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client

To transfer retirement funds, John Tillotson faked identity in call to mutual fund company.

By Bloomberg
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2019
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA

Bluespring acquires $152.6 million firm in Ohio, Hickory Asset Management Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Genworth, GE and Unum need to shore up long-term care business: report
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2019
Genworth, GE and Unum need to shore up long-term care business: report

Some financial advisers are wary of the possibility insurers will sell long-term-care blocks to private-equity firms or hedge funds.

By Greg Iacurci
Makeover at Wells Fargo Advisors well-received
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2019
Makeover at Wells Fargo Advisors well-received

The wealth management network again reduces its corporate structure as part of realignment.

By Bruce Kelly
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2019
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors

It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2019
Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations

Large firms are well-situated to comply with the cost standards in the SEC's Reg BI given changes they made to prepare for the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Why Pimco fixed-income fund fell as long bonds rallied
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 19, 2019
Why Pimco fixed-income fund fell as long bonds rallied

Fund's performance reflects its duration and its holdings of mortgage-backed securities.

By Bloomberg
Social Security rules for nonworking spouses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2019
Social Security rules for nonworking spouses

Worker must claim benefits to trigger the spousal benefit for a mate.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 reasons to keep some funds in traditional IRAs, even for Roth IRA lovers
NEWS IRA ALERT AUG 19, 2019
5 reasons to keep some funds in traditional IRAs, even for Roth IRA lovers

Clients can use traditional IRAs to realize tax benefits related to medical expenses, business losses and charitable contributions.

By Ed Slott
Ex-broker in South Florida pleads guilty in Castleberry Financial fraud case
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 19, 2019
Ex-broker in South Florida pleads guilty in Castleberry Financial fraud case

Meanwhile, another executive charged in same fraud dies in jail awaiting trial.

By Bruce Kelly
From those who set the standards, much is expected
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 17, 2019
From those who set the standards, much is expected

The CFP Board should be commended for taking action.

By crain-api