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Target-date fund design may be wrong for retirees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2019
Target-date fund design may be wrong for retirees

Researchers suggest the funds don't adequately hedge against sequence-of-returns risk in retirement.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA takes a bigger piece of the pro athlete market
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2019
RIA takes a bigger piece of the pro athlete market

MAI Capital Management's purchase of MTX leads to rebranding plan focused on serving athletes.

By Jeff Benjamin
MFS settles 401(k) lawsuit for $6.9 million
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2019
MFS settles 401(k) lawsuit for $6.9 million

The payout ranks among the middle tier of settlements reached by other asset managers in similar lawsuits.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars former Merrill Lynch broker fired for accepting loans from client
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2019
Finra bars former Merrill Lynch broker fired for accepting loans from client

Broker Patrick Foley failed to show up last month for testimony before Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity's National Financial raises more questions about GPB private placements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 17, 2019
Fidelity's National Financial raises more questions about GPB private placements

No clear value to GPB securities puts them at odds with firm's policy over alternative investments.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars former Cetera broker
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2019
Finra bars former Cetera broker

Veteran broker accumulated 34 disclosures over 21 years in the industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
New Jersey fiduciary rule: Pressure leads to public hearing, comment deadline extension
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 17, 2019
New Jersey fiduciary rule: Pressure leads to public hearing, comment deadline extension

Industry push results in chance to air grievances on July 17 and another month to present objections.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 ways to take your planning business to the next level
RIAS FINTECH JUN 17, 2019
3 ways to take your planning business to the next level

Don't approach planning the same way with all your clients.

By Libet Anderson
Some plan sponsors may need a nudge about HSA rollovers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2019
Some plan sponsors may need a nudge about HSA rollovers

Multiple accounts at previous employers diminishes the feasibility of these accounts

By crain-api
Federal Reserve seen on track for rate cut this year
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Federal Reserve seen on track for rate cut this year

A survey of economists shows they expect just one quarter-point move in December.

By Bloomberg
How much will costs of products and accounts factor into Reg BI?
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2019
How much will costs of products and accounts factor into Reg BI?

Documentation will be key to passing exams under the rule, observers say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo brokers managing $671 million leave for Stifel
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Wells Fargo brokers managing $671 million leave for Stifel

Reps join offices in California, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo reps managing $587 million go indie with Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Wells Fargo reps managing $587 million go indie with Raymond James

Four who also advise on $385 million in institutional assets set up shop in Dallas, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
You don't need to know sign language to work with deaf clients, but it helps
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
You don't need to know sign language to work with deaf clients, but it helps

Advisers talk about their experiences working with clients in this underserved niche.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mass affluent say financial stress affecting their mental health
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Mass affluent say financial stress affecting their mental health

Bank of America survey reveals financial concerns among wealthy Americans.

By Bloomberg
Does Reg BI really hold brokers to a higher standard than investment advisers?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUN 14, 2019
Does Reg BI really hold brokers to a higher standard than investment advisers?

The question is how much mitigation and elimination of conflicts — versus disclosure — will really happen at firms and be required by the SEC.

By Knut Rostad
Galvin to propose fiduciary rule for Massachusetts brokers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Galvin to propose fiduciary rule for Massachusetts brokers

The secretary of the commonwealth is proposing a fiduciary standard in response to an SEC investment-advice rule he views as too weak.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information
RIAS FINTECH JUN 13, 2019
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information

Company is offering clients complimentary, two-year membership to an identity theft protection and credit monitoring service.

By Ryan W. Neal
4 strategies for Roth conversions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2019
4 strategies for Roth conversions

Find out about the different Roth conversion strategies available to you

By Ramon Berenguer
SEC bars broker for churning clients' accounts through firm
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2019
SEC bars broker for churning clients' accounts through firm

Agency says Jovannie Aquino recommended series of frequent, short-term trades while charging commissions and fees for each trade.

By Bloomberg