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NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2018
From the C Suite with ProVise's Ray Ferrara: The best leaders know when it's time to follow

The chairman and CEO wants to set a better example for his colleagues by not always being the first one in the office and the last to leave.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
Former Barclays wealth management executive wins $2.7 million arb award from former firm

Thomas W. Lee claimed Barclays shortchanged him after he guided sale of advisory unit to Stifel Financial Corp.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2018
How 401(k) advisers can increase their fees

Becoming an outsourced chief retirement officer could help combat fee compression.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Supreme Court decision likely to prevent brokers from filing class-action lawsuits

However, it likely won't bar employees from filing 401(k) lawsuits against their employers.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
SEC official addresses criticism of best-interest standard for brokers

Director Brett Redfearn clarifies how the SEC defines 'best interest' and how it will determine whether a broker is in compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2018
Ameriprise team managing $282 million moves to Commonwealth

Endeavor Wealth Advisory Group is based in Rochester, N.Y.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
5th Circuit denies states' second attempt to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The three-judge panel split again, 2-1, in deciding not to take another look at the motion to intervene by California, New York and Oregon.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2018
UBS latest to make push for young, diverse advisers

Wirehouse creates two new training programs and brings in a firm to help it find ethnically diverse candidates.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 22, 2018
Indexed annuity sales rise in Q1 as DOL fiduciary rule stalls

Variable annuity sales were down again, however.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2018
Iconiq fires executive after 30-year-old sexual assault charge comes to light

As #MeToo movement rages, big investors are taking deeper look at who handles their money.

By Bloomberg
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2018
Gold bulls head for the exits on strong dollar, lack of fear

Even physical demand has been slowing.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2018
Unlimited vacation time: a nice perk no one expects you'll use

It helps advisory firms recruit, but employees soon realize it's really not practical to take much more time off than the average worker. ​ 

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Arbitration over employment agreement nets adviser $267,000

Finra says broker Francis Mitchell and Coastal Equities owe each other money.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
State regulators launch 'Operation Cryptosweep' to crack down on fraud

NASAA announces series of investigations, enforcement actions in U.S. and Canada targeting shady initial coin offerings and cryptocurrency products.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Finra anticipates oversight role for SEC advice rule

CEO Robert Cook says one area for examination could be the proposed requirement that brokers act in the best interests of their clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2018
When skewed super-OSJ priorities raise red flags for retirement plan advisers

If a super-OSJ switches broker-dealers, overhauls its business model or ends up being acquired, that could be disruptive for the advisers that work with it.

By Rick Kent
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
Rich are abuzz over tax-cutting dynasty trusts

Tax overhaul's doubling of the estate-tax exemption to $22 million has generated interest in the trusts

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
Pope Francis wants financial advisers to work like fiduciaries

Vatican bulletin admonishes advisers who act against the best interests of their clients.

By Bruce Kelly