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As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting

Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
NEWS FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration

Decision involves two lawsuits related to University of Southern California retirement plans.

By Robert Steyer
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2018
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

By InvestmentNews
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers

Text said a 401(k) loan was being processed, but no accounts were actually affected.

By Bloomberg
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes

Complaint alleges Jack Jarrell sold $64 million in securities without being licensed.

By InvestmentNews
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter

The organization set up a new group, the FPA of Metro New York, which is in the process of establishing a board of directors.

By Greg Iacurci
Working longer is best way to boost retirement income
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Working longer is best way to boost retirement income

For older workers, staying on the job is a more effective strategy than increasing savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan

Plaintiffs given until July 30 to file amended complaint against executives of the $38.6 billion plan.

By Robert Steyer
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2018
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint

Massachusetts securities czar says Alan Siegel lied to clients on website.

By InvestmentNews
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
NEWS FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida

Hybrid owned by Lightyear is acquiring Retirement Strategies Group of Jacksonville

By InvestmentNews
New focus on workers who don't take a full match
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
New focus on workers who don't take a full match

Persistent percentage of defined contribution plan participants contribute below the employer match threshhold.

By Robert Steyer
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case

Suit involved decline in price of company stock held in the 401(k) plan after regulators fined Wells.

By Robert Steyer
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2018
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden

Financial advisers have some advice on how to pay off student loans, as interest rates rose for a second year in a row.

By Bloomberg