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Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry
RIAS FINTECH MAR 15, 2019
Envestnet MoneyGuide deal will have a massive impact on the advice industry

Transaction leaves two big players in the market for financial planning software, Envestnet MoneyGuide and Fidelity's eMoney.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley team managing $240 million leaves for Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2019
Morgan Stanley team managing $240 million leaves for Raymond James

Gregory Stevens and Vince Spires join employee unit in Ocala, Fla.

By Bloomberg
Sweeping Ed Butowsky lawsuit takes on 'left-wing media bias'
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2019
Sweeping Ed Butowsky lawsuit takes on 'left-wing media bias'

Texas financial adviser claims'false allegations' by New York Times, CNN, Turner Broadcasting and Democratic National Committee 'upended' his life and business

By Jeff Benjamin
Investment bank launches digital loan platform for advisers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2019
Investment bank launches digital loan platform for advisers

SkyView Partners says 16 banks currently have access to online marketplace.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan gets 5.7 percent pay boost, $2 million bonus
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 14, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan gets 5.7 percent pay boost, $2 million bonus

He received $2.4 million in salary and $14 million of restricted stock linked to performance goals.

By Bloomberg
House Democrats call on SEC to strengthen Regulation Best Interest
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2019
House Democrats call on SEC to strengthen Regulation Best Interest

At subcommittee hearing Thursday, congress members express concerns about investor protection under agency's advice reform proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Genworth move could signal big shift in distribution of long-term-care insurance
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2019
Genworth move could signal big shift in distribution of long-term-care insurance

Insurers may turn to direct-to-consumer sales only, bypassing brokers and insurance agents.

By Greg Iacurci
Ameriprise getting ready to launch its bank
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2019
Ameriprise getting ready to launch its bank

Firm's advisers will soon have access to lending products such as mortgages.

By Bruce Kelly
Be sure your clients use nondeductible IRA contributions correctly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2019
Be sure your clients use nondeductible IRA contributions correctly

Advisers need to help their clients avoid common tax mistakes that can complicate things later in life.

By Tim Steffen
Wealth managers ignore 401(k) plans at their peril
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2019
Wealth managers ignore 401(k) plans at their peril

Wealth managers may scoff at 401(k) clients, but they become susceptible to losing current clients as a result.

By Fred Barstein
Envestnet acquires MoneyGuide for $500 million
RIAS FINTECH MAR 14, 2019
Envestnet acquires MoneyGuide for $500 million

Deal will allow Envestnet to deepen integrations between MoneyGuide and its other wealth management solutions.

By Ryan W. Neal
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2019
Brookfield buys Oaktree to build an alternatives giant

The deal produces a combination that can rival Blackstone Group.

By Bloomberg
First Republic snags another Wall Street veteran, this time from J.P. Morgan
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2019
First Republic snags another Wall Street veteran, this time from J.P. Morgan

Michael S. Lee will run the New York territory for First Republic's wealth management business.

By Bruce Kelly
Brown University settles 403(b) lawsuit for $3.5 million
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2019
Brown University settles 403(b) lawsuit for $3.5 million

Brown is one of a handful of universities to settle claims over alleged retirement plan mismanagement.

By Greg Iacurci
Mortgage industry seeks to revive most hated loan in America
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2019
Mortgage industry seeks to revive most hated loan in America

Replacing actors such as Tom Selleck in TV ads, academics with interests in the industy are putting a positive spin on reverse mortgages.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley threatens to pull out of Nevada over state's fiduciary rule
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2019
Morgan Stanley threatens to pull out of Nevada over state's fiduciary rule

Wirehouse says it would not be able to work there under state's current proposal.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2019
Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg

Parents' conduct is described as 'disgusting' but not surprising given the current state of higher education.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2019
Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages

Board says the measures will be published for comment 'soon.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 13, 2019
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch

Berkley FinSecure says its anti-embezzlement policy is a first.

By InvestmentNews
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2019
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC

Supporter praises state for stepping in where federal regulator falls short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.