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Step one: Withdraw from the broker protocol
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2018
Step one: Withdraw from the broker protocol

Pulling out of the protocol proved to be one part of multipronged strategies by Morgan Stanley and UBS to reduce broker attrition. So far, their plans seem to be working.

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 09, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign

Claims his income is going from $300,000 to $91,000 as a result of his tarnished reputation.

By Ryan W. Neal
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2018
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees

Commonwealth Financial's Wayne Bloom says brokers are turning in their Finra licenses and going fee-only

By Bruce Kelly
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2018
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill

For divorces finalized starting next year, spouses paying alimony will no longer be able to deduct those payments.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2018
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit

Wealth management head Jay Welker, a focus of many complaints, announced plans to retire on Tuesday

By Ryan W. Neal
Avoiding management overload by delegating
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2018
Avoiding management overload by delegating

Julia Carlson learned to manage her fast-growing practice by spreading responsibility and accountability across the leadership team.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2018
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers

Investor advocates: Agency still has a lot of work to do on Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units

Move comes as the bank aims to cut costs by $4 billion

By Bloomberg
DOL proposes rule to reduce leakage in 401(k) plans
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2018
DOL proposes rule to reduce leakage in 401(k) plans

Proposal promotes 'auto-portability' as a way to reconnect plan participants with retirement savings they've left behind.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit

The business could fetch as much as $1 billion, sources say.

By Bloomberg
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

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By Jeff Benjamin
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 08, 2018
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions

The lawsuit comes days after an LPL broker filed a similar legal complaint.

By Greg Iacurci
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2018
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity

IBD's advisers have invested $70 million of client money in PE funds over the past two years.

By Bruce Kelly
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card

EvoShare provides workers with credit-card perks in the form of contributions to a retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2018
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal

The Investor Advisory Committee suggests clarifying that Regulation Best Interest is a fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2018
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation

The award follows a similar award last month when former Credit Suisse broker Brian Chilton was awarded $844,621 in deferred compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2018
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers

While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors

The trend will likely further fuel industry consolidation.

By Fred Barstein
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?

The retailing juggernaut has used data to drive better decisions, and 401(k) advisers should follow suit

By Bloomberg
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers

Business owners who are millennials are more likely to offer retirement benefits to their employees

By Blaine F. Aikin