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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2019
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA

Boston Advisors sells its financial advisory business to the big-time buyer of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood gives banking another shot
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Robinhood gives banking another shot

Its new product will sweep uninvested funds out of customers' accounts into existing banks.

By Bloomberg
Barclays offers first zero-fee ETNs
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Barclays offers first zero-fee ETNs

Two exchange-traded notes will track gold and silver futures.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity cuts fees on college savings plans
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Fidelity cuts fees on college savings plans

Company also launching new college savings portfolios that combine active, passive investments.

By Bloomberg
Pershing adds analytics tools to adviser platform
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Pershing adds analytics tools to adviser platform

Tool aimed at helping advisers measure business growth excluding market performance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Taking a lump-sum pension payment? Watch out for bad boy brokers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Taking a lump-sum pension payment? Watch out for bad boy brokers

A pension buyout comes with risks.

By Bruce Kelly
Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2019
Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree

Ascensus' FuturePlan has made more than two dozen acquisitions in the last two years.

By Fred Barstein
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.

By Fred Reish
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Barclays offers first zero-fee ETNs

Two exchange-traded notes will track gold and silver futures.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS IRA ALERT OCT 08, 2019
The most misunderstood Roth conversion tax rule

Qualified distributions are the holy grail for Roth IRAs, but there is confusion around the time requirements.

By Ed Slott
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Fidelity cuts fees on college savings plans

Company also launching new college savings portfolios that combine active, passive investments.

By Bloomberg
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Taking a lump-sum pension payment? Watch out for bad boy brokers

A pension buyout comes with risks.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Pershing adds analytics tools to adviser platform

Tool aimed at helping advisers measure business growth excluding market performance.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.

By Fred Reish
Stock havens cost more than ever
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2019
Stock havens cost more than ever

Amid concerns about recession, impeachment and trade wars, investors are pouring into defensive sectors — and sending prices higher.

By Bloomberg
Riskalyze growing into much more than a risk assessment tool
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2019
Riskalyze growing into much more than a risk assessment tool

CEO Aaron Klein wants his firm to become central digital hub for an adviser's day-to-day client work.

By Ryan W. Neal
ARCP class action investors get 50 cents on the dollar: Attorneys
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2019
ARCP class action investors get 50 cents on the dollar: Attorneys

Investors in such large class action claims typically see pennies on the dollar.

By Bruce Kelly
Older millennials fear they won't ever be able to retire
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 07, 2019
Older millennials fear they won't ever be able to retire

Those who graduated during Great Recession scarred by memories of a dismal employment market.

By Bloomberg