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Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures

The bank has also suspended fees on some wealth management assets and accounts after finding it charged some clients incorrectly

By Bloomberg
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 06, 2018
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally

Trade tensions and the prospect of the U.S. economy overheating could limit any upside in stocks.

By Bloomberg
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2018
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation

Lance Browning is trying to stop the insurer from terminating annuity trail commissions on behalf of thousands of other brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas

Wirehouse is attempting to promote online engagement of clients by rewarding advisers who make it happen.

By Bruce Kelly
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire

Mr. Welker and his division are reportedly being investigated for gender bias.

By Bruce Kelly
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2018
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media

The regulation hasn’t kept up with developments in the advice industry or technology, according to compliance experts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2018
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial

The deal will integrate Citizens Bank Private Wealth Management into Clarfeld.

By Sarah Min
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2018
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million

Insurer allegedly filled its 401(k) plan with high-cost in-house investments.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2018
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'

The group is altering how it works with local chapters to combat 'dysfunction' and remain relevant, officials say.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2018
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud

Douglas Simanksi told clients he would invest their money in a 'tax free' fixed-rate investment, SEC charges.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2018
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders

Changes are designed to help investors understand how the B-D routes their order and how that affects execution quality.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2018
Bounded rationality: The realistic choice

Clients don't have perfect information, even when they're selecting an adviser.

By The American College of Financial Services
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2018
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team

New role comes as the nation's largest custodian faces questions about its commitment to advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2018
Increase of enforcement cases against RIAs, advisers suggest compliance may need a boost

State actions against advisers outpaced those against brokers.

By crain-api
Wells Fargo Advisors loses $850 million hybrid RIA to Triad Advisors
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors loses $850 million hybrid RIA to Triad Advisors

Stonebridge Financial Group is the latest example of attrition from the wirehouse.

By Greg Iacurci
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies: 5 Essential Tips
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2018
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies: 5 Essential Tips

While the new tax laws will complicate year-end planning, there are some steps people can take.

By Sheryl Rowling
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2018
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level

While a COO is often seen as an added expense, having someone in the role can free up the CEO and help the firm grow

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC enforcement actions involving advisers jump in 2018
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2018
SEC enforcement actions involving advisers jump in 2018

Agency reports 108 stand-alone enforcement actions involving investment advisers and companies, up 31.7%.

By Bruce Kelly
How to tell good brokers from bad ones
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION NOV 02, 2018
How to tell good brokers from bad ones

Research shows false accusations of broker misconduct are disturbingly common, which suggests Finra needs to make a change.

By Nir Kaissar
Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2018
Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients

Sonya Camarco pleaded guilty to forging checks, depositing clients funds into her personal accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin