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RIA Rundown 2019: Biggest gainers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2019
RIA Rundown 2019: Biggest gainers

$1 billion+ fee-only RIAs ranked by year-over-year growth in total assets.

By Ellie Zhu
RIA rundown 2019: Largest fee-only RIAs
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2019
RIA rundown 2019: Largest fee-only RIAs

Ranked by total assets under management

By Ellie Zhu
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
New W-4 form aims to prevent tax refund surprises
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2019
New W-4 form aims to prevent tax refund surprises

But the redesigned withholding form won't be available until next year.

By Bloomberg
One adviser from UBS and two from Merrill Lynch move to Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2019
One adviser from UBS and two from Merrill Lynch move to Raymond James

The number of assets managed by each adviser ranges from $137 to $190 million

By InvestmentNews
Team managing $571 million at Merrill Lynch moves to Stifel
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2019
Team managing $571 million at Merrill Lynch moves to Stifel

Two-rep, five-person group joins firm in Sugar Land, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2019
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like

The regulation can't mirror the SEC's advice rule, but could borrow many of its key concepts.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement plan provider sticks with embattled celeb Tony Robbins
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2019
Retirement plan provider sticks with embattled celeb Tony Robbins

The self-help guru is a board member and 30% owner of America's Best 401(k) Company.

By Jeff Benjamin
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2019
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track

Supporters want to maintain momentum of 417-3 House approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Some insurance agents breaking law with 401(k) rollovers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2019
Some insurance agents breaking law with 401(k) rollovers

Individuals without a securities license are increasingly, and unlawfully, soliciting business.

By Greg Iacurci
Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer squares off against aspiring financial planner. Guess what happened?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 30, 2019
Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer squares off against aspiring financial planner. Guess what happened?

Monica Foy said playing the game in person is a lot different than playing at home, where you can just 'blurt out the answer.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Tony Robbins split was in the works for months, RIA now says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 30, 2019
Tony Robbins split was in the works for months, RIA now says

Creative Planning officially severed ties with the 59-year-old life coach last week

By Jeff Benjamin
Dynasty Financial boosts M&A tools for RIAs using its platform
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 30, 2019
Dynasty Financial boosts M&A tools for RIAs using its platform

New effort will provide lead generation and other services for RIAs looking to buy.

By Bruce Kelly
Is Roth participation in DC plans being suppressed by record keepers?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2019
Is Roth participation in DC plans being suppressed by record keepers?

For a large portion of DC plan participants, a Roth plan might be better than a traditional plan. But few participants choose the Roth option.

By Bloomberg
Overlooked fund category is dominating 2019
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2019
Overlooked fund category is dominating 2019

Mid-cap funds exhibit unexplained momentum to lead all fund categories so far this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Study: Fees down, quality up in 529 plans
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2019
Study: Fees down, quality up in 529 plans

Morningstar's annual look at education plans finds total assets unchanged in 2018.

By InvestmentNews
Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2019
Selling your firm, even if you've never thought about it

The advisory industry is consolidating, and firms that think they might want to do something at some point should explore their options.

By Scott Hanson
Bob Oros opens up about HighTower's aggressive growth strategy
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2019
Bob Oros opens up about HighTower's aggressive growth strategy

CEO expects acquisitions to continue over the summer.

By Bruce Kelly
Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2019
Sometimes a sale is the best succession plan

Firm discovers the benefits of scale while searching for a way to transfer ownership.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC busts RIA for padding advisory fees by 40%
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2019
SEC busts RIA for padding advisory fees by 40%

In addition to overcharging clients, Stephen Brandon Anderson overstated his assets under management in SEC filings.

By Jeff Benjamin