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Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
NEWS RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2019
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business

L.A.-based Lido Advisors intends to manage First Western Financial's fund business.

By InvestmentNews
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division

The role includes leading the company's private bank and Abbott Downing.

By InvestmentNews
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion

The discount broker and RIA custodian stands to pick up $90 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes
NEWS TAX JUL 23, 2019
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes

Group says 66% of contributions to donor-advised funds in fiscal 2019 were non-cash assets.

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

By Jeff Benjamin
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA

Austin Private Wealth had been affiliated with Ameriprise.

By InvestmentNews
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security has special rules for divorce
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2019
Social Security has special rules for divorce

Ex-spouses have more claiming options than married couples.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade

Some worry the sudden departure signals a shift towards pushing retail products.

By Ryan W. Neal
Los Angeles-area hybrid managing $500 million switches to LPL from Kestra
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 22, 2019
Los Angeles-area hybrid managing $500 million switches to LPL from Kestra

Charton Financial Group affiliates with LPL B-D, will use corporate RIA.

By InvestmentNews
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
NEWS OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

By Keith Gregg