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Finra bars former First Standard rep being investigated for churning
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2019
Finra bars former First Standard rep being investigated for churning

Philip Sparacino, a hearing no-show, had licensed revoked by New Jersey regulators.

By InvestmentNews
Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas walks the talk on diversity in financial services
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2019
Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas walks the talk on diversity in financial services

A role model and a mentor who believes in paying it forward and back.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ohio National to pay $213,000 to insurance agent for breaching contract
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2019
Ohio National to pay $213,000 to insurance agent for breaching contract

A jury found the insurer prevented Elisia Lattimer from recruiting insurance agents to her practice.

By Greg Iacurci
No bonuses to advisers in Ladenburg Thalmann, Advisor Group deal
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2019
No bonuses to advisers in Ladenburg Thalmann, Advisor Group deal

But they will see extras in services, including trusts and insurance marketing, says Advisor Group CEO Jamie Price

By Bruce Kelly
Riding the waves of zero-fee disruption
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 12, 2019
Riding the waves of zero-fee disruption

The elimination of commissions on online trading will make it for advisers to use direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

By Eric Clarke
Shifting to value stocks just in the nick of time
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2019
Shifting to value stocks just in the nick of time

Signals are flashing that growth stocks are giving way to value strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
Hybrid managing $220 million switches to Commonwealth from MML
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2019
Hybrid managing $220 million switches to Commonwealth from MML

Trio of advisers at Center for Wealth Management in Troy, Mich., change affiliation.

By InvestmentNews
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

By Aaron Schumm
Are negative interest rates always unhealthy?
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2019
Are negative interest rates always unhealthy?

A $100 billion fund manager challenges traditional views on monetary policy.

By Bloomberg
401(k) advisers choosing to work with fewer asset managers
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2019
401(k) advisers choosing to work with fewer asset managers

Fee compression and a shift to passive management have contributed to the trend.

By Greg Iacurci
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mega bond sell-off spurs $1.2 billion outflow from Treasury fund
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2019
Mega bond sell-off spurs $1.2 billion outflow from Treasury fund

As stocks trade near record highs, investors are abandoning strategies involving long-term Treasuries.

By Bloomberg
Advisers can help family caregivers find support
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Advisers can help family caregivers find support

Millions of Americans care for disabled relatives or those with special needs.

By Charlie Nelson
Adjusting to the squeeze of fee compression
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Adjusting to the squeeze of fee compression

From competitive pricing cuts that defy logic to the increasing cost of cybersecurity and other expenses, the pressure is on 401(k) record keepers to adapt or die.

By Greg Iacurci
Bunching can help qualify for pass-through
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Bunching can help qualify for pass-through

Charitable donations offer a rare way for business owners to reduce taxable income.

By Greg Iacurci
Data privacy issues looming
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Data privacy issues looming

Curbs on cross-selling and cybersecurity risks front and center.

By Jay Cooper
Ken Fisher has a big bet on a risky corner of Wall Street
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Ken Fisher has a big bet on a risky corner of Wall Street

Fisher Investments is a huge player in exchange-traded notes, dominating more than a quarter of the $22 billion market.

By Bloomberg
Elizabeth Warren's wealth-tax proposal could spur exodus to alternative assets
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Elizabeth Warren's wealth-tax proposal could spur exodus to alternative assets

Billionaires 'would try to find assets that they can hide.'

By Bloomberg
As Ladenburg Thalmann explores sale, one of its B-Ds is hit with GPB investor complaints
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2019
As Ladenburg Thalmann explores sale, one of its B-Ds is hit with GPB investor complaints

A half-dozen clients of Triad Advisors filed arbitration claims last quarter totaling $1.65 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA

Josh Pace is joining Connecticut-based Apella Capital, which already has a handful of deals under its belt

By Jeff Benjamin