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Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder

Her lawyer accuses Finra of throwing book at her while letting Morgan Stanley off the hook.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inside Ken Fisher's private kingdom
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Inside Ken Fisher's private kingdom

His firm's hardball culture reels in billions.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity pulls $500 million from Fisher
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Fidelity pulls $500 million from Fisher

Its move brings the total yanked from Fisher Investments so far to $1.8 billion.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades

As industry race-to-zero accelerates, the broker-dealer offers free trades to small group of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients

Bank of America does away with limits on free trades for many during industry price war.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder

Her lawyer accuses Finra of throwing book at her while letting Morgan Stanley off the hook.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2019
Much expected of Charlie Scharf as he prepares to take helm of Wells Fargo

The bank's stock has barely moved since its scandals began in September 2016

By Bloomberg
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Trio managing $380 million at Wells Fargo joins Janney

Christopher Ozazewski, Elizabeth Plunkett, Eric Decker are based in Bel Air, Md.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients

Bank of America does away with limits on free trades for many during industry price war.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades

As industry race-to-zero accelerates, the broker-dealer offers free trades to small group of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco

Let's use this unfortunate episode as a way to make the industry a better place for all of us.

By InvestmentNews
Effusive praise for a fallen captain
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Effusive praise for a fallen captain

Judson Taft Bergman was a true pioneer of the financial advisory industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Salary gains slow as firms anticipate dip

While revenue and profits continued to grow for advisory firms last year, most staffers have seen only limited increases in compensation as the industry braces for tougher times ahead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change

Changes in withholding rates meant many got the tax cut in small chunks in their paychecks, rather than in one large check after filing their tax return.

By Bloomberg
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart

Katherine Renfrew talks about balancing risk and reward while going off the beaten path.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future

The sector risks being left behind as client demands change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ken Fisher's son defends his father on LinkedIn
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
Ken Fisher's son defends his father on LinkedIn

Nathan Fisher said his dad is 'wired differently' but meant no harm with off-color comments.

By Jeff Benjamin