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Reg BI won't stop advisory sector advances over broker-dealers, Pershing's Tibergien says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2019
Reg BI won't stop advisory sector advances over broker-dealers, Pershing's Tibergien says

Executive says clients prefer to work with investment advisers because of the transparency, greater choice in investment options and fiduciary status of the business model.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lessons for those 'graduating' to retirement
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUN 13, 2019
Lessons for those 'graduating' to retirement

For many retirees, the struggle isn't having enough money, but confidently spending what they've worked so hard to accumulate.

By Philip E. Caminiti
Finra bars no-show former Cetera rep
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Finra bars no-show former Cetera rep

Nina Jessee was being investigated for complaints about alternative investments and outside business activity.

By InvestmentNews
Long-shot bid for Wells Fargo CEO job gains steam
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2019
Long-shot bid for Wells Fargo CEO job gains steam

As other candidates turn down the position, senior executives at the bank support the candidacy of interim CEO Allen Parker.

By Bloomberg
What does it mean when superstar breakaway brokers bolt again?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
What does it mean when superstar breakaway brokers bolt again?

The decision by the Luminous team to leave First Republic could have far-reaching repercussions for the entire advice industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Reps managing $319 million move to Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Reps managing $319 million move to Raymond James

Daniel Nickow and Brett Salzer join employee unit in Deerfield, Ill.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former UBS rep involved in trading away investigation
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Finra bars former UBS rep involved in trading away investigation

Nicolas Barrios refused to take part in inquiry over private company he founded.

By InvestmentNews
Tax reform changed the way advisers promote charitable giving, Fidelity survey says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Tax reform changed the way advisers promote charitable giving, Fidelity survey says

The portion of clients with whom advisers discussed giving has risen to 58% from 46% in 2015, fidelity survey shows

By InvestmentNews
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA

The partnership connects the robo with 3 million customers and $9 billion in Optum's HSAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley sees massive growth from giant teams of advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley sees massive growth from giant teams of advisers

Andy Saperstein expects some teams to reach $100 million in annual revenue in the future.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services

James Crowley says the custodian is focusing on IT improvements and enhancing the client experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) savings rates have stagnated
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
401(k) savings rates have stagnated

The overall savings rate has hovered around 10% of income for the past decade and a half, despite improvements in plan design.

By Greg Iacurci
Special Social Security rules for public sector employees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
Special Social Security rules for public sector employees

Two exceptions can ease the sting of offsets that reduce benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
John Taft: Reg BI the best we could have hoped for
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2019
John Taft: Reg BI the best we could have hoped for

The SEC rule takes the existing regulatory regime for broker-dealers to an entirely new level and preserves choice for investors.

By John Taft
Vanguard study finds employers, employees improving retirement plan behaviors
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2019
Vanguard study finds employers, employees improving retirement plan behaviors

Automatic enrollment now standard at 48% of company's plans, up from 20% a decade ago.

By InvestmentNews
Does the SEC's new interpretation of the investment adviser standard diminish it? Depends who you ask
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 11, 2019
Does the SEC's new interpretation of the investment adviser standard diminish it? Depends who you ask

Some observers say the language waters down the fiduciary standard, while others say the word choice is inconsequential.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court accepts 401(k) case about alternative investments in target-date funds
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2019
Supreme Court accepts 401(k) case about alternative investments in target-date funds

The outcome could have big implications for 401(k) disclosures made to employees.

By Greg Iacurci
IRA trusts could become an estate planning disaster
ADVISOR NEWS IRA ALERT JUN 11, 2019
IRA trusts could become an estate planning disaster

If Congress eliminates the stretch IRA, advisers will have to rethink IRA trust planning.

By Ed Slott
Fidelity custody business hooks up with lender to finance RIAs
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 10, 2019
Fidelity custody business hooks up with lender to finance RIAs

The custodian's RIA clients will get discounted origination fees as part of the alliance with Merchant Investment Management

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA with $15 billion in AUM appoints first female president
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 10, 2019
RIA with $15 billion in AUM appoints first female president

Wendy Hartman also joins the board of Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a firm that already has women in 40% of client-facing roles.

By Jeff Benjamin