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Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change

But lowest-producing advisers face a pinch in pay.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2018
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million

Plaintiffs alleged the brokerage predominantly used funds in its 401(k) plan that furthered its own business interests at the expense of employees.

By Greg Iacurci
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 12, 2018
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli

The marketing pitch of indexed annuities — upside potential with downside protection — seems to have resonated with investors and their advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OneFPA frees up chapters
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2018
OneFPA frees up chapters

The Financial Planning Association's move to relieve its chapters of many operational responsibilities will allow them to focus on delivering an exceptional experience for members.

By Bloomberg
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study

Just 16% of advisers surveyed see the withdrawals from the broker protocol slowing adviser moves.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera loses $185 million firm to LPL, gains $180 million team from Ameriprise
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2018
Cetera loses $185 million firm to LPL, gains $180 million team from Ameriprise

Cetera Advisor Networks loses John Marshall & Associates Investment Center as it welcomes Malara advisory team.

By Sarah Min
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2018
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others

The new Prudential report surveyed members of diverse populations, including women, black Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and members of the LGBTQ community

By Sarah Min
San Francisco advisers cheated low-income housing: City attorney
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2018
San Francisco advisers cheated low-income housing: City attorney

The married couple, Caroline Novak and Igor Lotsvin, run Sage Rhino Capital, an RIA.

By Bruce Kelly
Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2018
Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard

SEC chairman refuses to give specific time line for final advice-reform rule, but says it's a priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2018
Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks

Texas-based Bell Wealth Management specializes in serving the medical community

By Jeff Benjamin
Money manager finds path to Bay Area elite through bike riding
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2018
Money manager finds path to Bay Area elite through bike riding

London-based Partners Capital co-founder creates strategy to build network by managing money for rich individuals.

By Bloomberg
Investors are biased against women, minorities, Morgan Stanley report finds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2018
Investors are biased against women, minorities, Morgan Stanley report finds

As a result, major profits are being left on the table.

By Bloomberg
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 11, 2018
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week

Advisers are grappling with how to proceed, with their clients and their businesses, as the insurer's new annuity trail policy takes effect.

By Greg Iacurci
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2018
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer

The award values Capital Guardian at $6.4 million

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2018
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires

Jason Chandler will take over from Brian Hull on January 1, overseeing about 7,000 advisers.

By Bloomberg
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions
NEWS IRA ALERT DEC 10, 2018
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions

If the IRA owner's spouse is more than 10 years their junior, the holder can use a different IRS table to calculate RMDs.

By Ed Slott
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2018
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million

Steven Pagartanis solicited elderly victims to invest in real estate, a Canadian company and an international hotel conglomerate.

By Bruce Kelly