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LPL snatches $3.7 billion Exemplar Financial from Cetera
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2018
LPL snatches $3.7 billion Exemplar Financial from Cetera

Recruiting effort is latest salvo in bitter rivalry between LPL and Cetera.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS loses $20 million arbitration award over Puerto Rico investments
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 22, 2018
UBS loses $20 million arbitration award over Puerto Rico investments

Award is the largest penalty for UBS involving the Caribbean island to date.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA firm valuations climbing, but not yet back to 2008 levels
NEWS RIAS OCT 22, 2018
RIA firm valuations climbing, but not yet back to 2008 levels

Industry consolidation continues to drive valuations higher.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo to pay New York $65 million over cross-selling practices
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 22, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay New York $65 million over cross-selling practices

Bank says the settlement relates to product sales goals that were eliminated in 2016

By Bloomberg
Small-cap stocks best large-cap, while growth stocks continue to trounce value
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2018
Small-cap stocks best large-cap, while growth stocks continue to trounce value

Latest SPIVA scorecard contains mostly expected results, but a few surprises, too.

By Bloomberg
America's student loan crisis is about to worsen
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2018
America's student loan crisis is about to worsen

As interest rates on loans rise again, worries grow about defaults and the drag on the economy.

By Bloomberg
Market volatility brings alternative investments back into focus
NEWS RIAS OCT 19, 2018
Market volatility brings alternative investments back into focus

Asset managers struggle to get investors on board before it's too late.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo Advisors to fire back against former brokers suing it
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 19, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors to fire back against former brokers suing it

Firm intends to file counterclaim against two brokers who alleged they lost business in the wake of bank scandals.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars broker accused of taking client cash to gamble, pay medical bills
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2018
Finra bars broker accused of taking client cash to gamble, pay medical bills

The broker allegedly deposited $270,000 of client money into his own personal bank account.

By Bruce Kelly
Two financial advisers running for Congress
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2018
Two financial advisers running for Congress

CFP John Chrin runs as a Republican for a House seat in Pennsylvania; Neal Simon, CEO of an RIA, seeks Maryland Senate seat as an independent.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Paul Allen's $26 billion estate could take years to unravel
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2018
Paul Allen's $26 billion estate could take years to unravel

Microsoft co-founder's holdings akin to 'a major corporation.'

By Bloomberg
Invesco to buy OppenheimerFunds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2018
Invesco to buy OppenheimerFunds

Deal brings Invesco another $246 billion in assets, as well as high-fee actively managed funds.

By Bloomberg
DOL likely to address fiduciary rule again next year
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2018
DOL likely to address fiduciary rule again next year

Agency to consider 'regulatory options' by September, same deadline for SEC's advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA consolidation on pace for sixth straight record year
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2018
RIA consolidation on pace for sixth straight record year

Private-equity investors continue to drive M&A activity.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL reels in $520 million team from rival Cambridge
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 18, 2018
LPL reels in $520 million team from rival Cambridge

LPL has been targeting teams from rivals throughout the year.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL and Independent Financial Partners lose $10 billion retirement group
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2018
LPL and Independent Financial Partners lose $10 billion retirement group

Departure by Retirement Benefits Group comes on the heels of IFP's decision to start up its own broker-dealer.

By Greg Iacurci
Ex-Wells Fargo brokers sue for damages, claiming they lost business in wake of scandals
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 18, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo brokers sue for damages, claiming they lost business in wake of scandals

In a Finra arbitration complaint, two brokers allege that Wells Fargo's problems damaged their business.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2018
Understanding the costs of ETF selection

Expense ratios are just the tip of the iceberg—other costs can have a material impact on an ETF's ability to help you achieve your investment outcomes. Consider three types of costs when selecting an ETF.

By Gillian Albert
America's student loan debt crisis is about to worsen
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2018
America's student loan debt crisis is about to worsen

As student loan interest rates rise again, worries grow about defaults and a drag on the economy.

By Bloomberg
Dawn Bennett found guilty of $20 million Ponzi scheme
NEWS RIAS OCT 17, 2018
Dawn Bennett found guilty of $20 million Ponzi scheme

Jury took less than five hours to convict the former financial adviser and radio host.

By Jeff Benjamin