Industry News

Displaying 36735 results
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2019
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk

As the risk of a recession and market pullback mounts, some advisers taking risk completely off the table.

By Jeff Benjamin
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $240 million go indie with Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2019
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $240 million go indie with Raymond James

Team of three sets up shop in Corpus Christi, Texas, as Coastal Bend Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Will Merrill Lynch plan to add fresh advisers to offices be a boon — or a bust?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2019
Will Merrill Lynch plan to add fresh advisers to offices be a boon — or a bust?

Referrals between newer and experienced advisers key to the hiring of 300 new advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Employers can assure retirement for $2.64 an hour
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2019
Employers can assure retirement for $2.64 an hour

Workers who can't afford to save are the ones most in need of employer contributions.

By Nir Kassar
401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2019
401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement

The employee lawsuit against Anthem Inc. surprised advisers because Vanguard is widely seen as a low-cost provider.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera to acquire assets of Foresters Financial's U.S. advisory business
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2019
Cetera to acquire assets of Foresters Financial's U.S. advisory business

Some 500 affiliates of the brokerage/investment advisory business could join Cetera.

By InvestmentNews
Principal to buy Wells Fargo retirement unit for $1.2 billion
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2019
Principal to buy Wells Fargo retirement unit for $1.2 billion

Transaction is part of Wells' effort to streamline its operations in the wake of scandals.

By Bloomberg
Envestnet adds loan facility to platform
RIAS FINTECH APR 09, 2019
Envestnet adds loan facility to platform

'Credit Exchange' will enable advisers to offer pre-qualified loans to clients.

By Bloomberg
5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season
ADVISOR NEWS IRA ALERT APR 09, 2019
5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season

Advisers can use this information to begin planning for 2019

By Ed Slott
Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2019
Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO

The bank's biggest shareholder says hiring an executive from a financial institution would trigger criticism from Washington, Financial Times reports.

By Bloomberg
Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'

Employee for advertising agency Publicis claims the record keeper received undisclosed payments from other fund companies.

By Bloomberg
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 08, 2019
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early

RIA firms need to make concerted efforts to find next-gen talent, such as setting up internships and building awareness of their firms

By Kate Healy
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it

Shlomo Benartzi says fiduciary responsibility extends to digital design of web pages for participants, which can influence decisions more than the composition of investment menus.

By Greg Iacurci
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2019
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very

The marketplace for adviser financing is growing dramatically in total funding and the options available.

By Scott Wetzel
College costs can sink parents, too
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2019
College costs can sink parents, too

Student debt is often associated with young people taking out loans and putting off rites of passage after graduation to repay them. But mom and dad often sacrifice more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Washington wants to ease student loan burden
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.