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BlackRock, State Street, TIAA: Expect lower returns, higher volatility ahead
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 11, 2016
BlackRock, State Street, TIAA: Expect lower returns, higher volatility ahead

The firms all say in their mid-year outlooks that investors should seek dividends and diversification. Some are betting on bond markets, gold and cash.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2016
Large team leaves Lebenthal Wealth Advisors to start new RIA firm

Group overseeing $750 million starts wealth manager YorkBridge.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 11, 2016
Wells Fargo's Mary Mack moving to a new post

Head of bank's brokerage will now be in charge of community banking.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2016
Biggest billion-dollar adviser moves since 2011

Big adviser moves have picked up steam in the last five years

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2016
Inside the death of the regional broker-dealer

Many have either been acquired or are trying to become national firms.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule's unintended consequence: higher fees for investors

As broker-dealers move toward uniform commissions to comply with Labor Department rule, investors could end up paying higher prices than in an unregulated environment. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The DOL rule from all angles</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
DOL issues final rule to help states establish workplace retirement savings programs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2016
DOL issues final rule to help states establish workplace retirement savings programs

State plans would not be subject to ERISA, which some in the industry fear will give them a leg up on private plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 10, 2016
BlackRock chops 10 ETFs with solid returns but limited investor appeal

Plus: Central bankers have altered the financial world, the ABCs of smart-beta due diligence, and seven steps to transforming your advisory practice

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FIXED INCOME AUG 10, 2016
Fed officials feel the heat heading into Jackson Hole meeting

Plus: Kitces breaks down inherited retirement assets, new money market rules, and saving for a dream vacation

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 10, 2016
A case for cash when stock prices are off the charts

Plus: The end of hedge fund fees, a mutual fund for the marijuana industry, and the economics of not getting married.

By Jeff Benjamin
Gay activists want BlackRock to divest stakes in gunmakers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 10, 2016
Gay activists want BlackRock to divest stakes in gunmakers

By Bloomberg
Nuveen Investments expands access to alternatives for financial advisers' wealthy clients
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2016
Nuveen Investments expands access to alternatives for financial advisers' wealthy clients

Leaning on technology to streamline the process.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity, American Century and Jefferies offer upbeat outlooks for second half of 2016
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 10, 2016
Fidelity, American Century and Jefferies offer upbeat outlooks for second half of 2016

Big contrast with gloomy forecasts from BlackRock, State Street Global Advisers and TIAA.

By John Waggoner
Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2016
Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts

Brian James Egan agreed to be barred from the brokerage industry.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2016
Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu

Brokerage firm failed to notify customers of changes in their account records as a result of a computer coding error, regulator claims.

By Bloomberg
Social Security drops cell phone mandate
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2016
Social Security drops cell phone mandate

Agency apologizes and says it will pursue other security authentication options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
LPL's new robo-platform via BlackRock's FutureAdvisor tests waters with $5,000 account minimum
NEWS FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
LPL's new robo-platform via BlackRock's FutureAdvisor tests waters with $5,000 account minimum

The firm's minimum for its automated investing platform is not unheard of, but in the future that number may be even lower, experts say.

By Alessandra Malito
Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser
NEWS FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser

After months of testing, Fidelity Go is up and running, giving investors access to an automated platform with traditional management.

By Alessandra Malito
Liquid alt imposters fall to the wayside
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 09, 2016
Liquid alt imposters fall to the wayside

Investors continue to ignore market hedging strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 09, 2016
Dallas Cowboy's Dez Bryant sues former adviser over alleged theft

The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver accuses Texas state Sen. Royce West of breaching his fiduciary duty, fraud and gross negligence in the suit.

By Bloomberg