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New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2018
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL

New Jersey is the first state to take action on a fiduciary rule after the DOL rule's death, but experts think other states will likely jump on board.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL offers generous recruiting package to rivals at PE-owned broker-dealers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2018
LPL offers generous recruiting package to rivals at PE-owned broker-dealers

New deal takes direct aim at such rivals as Kestra Financial and Cetera Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 26, 2018
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?

Yes, I'm a millennial, but clients in 2018 should not have to print forms and mail in checks.

By Ryan W. Neal
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)

Most leaders at some point have found themselves discussing how to “keep” a certain talented individual from leaving the organization. There are several powerful tools for retention, but which strategies are proven to deliver real results?

By Gillian Albert
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2018
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs

The Labor Department is responding to a recent executive order on retirement security from the president.

By Greg Iacurci
Managing wealth of the world's richest is still a man's domain
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
Managing wealth of the world's richest is still a man's domain

Study reveals only 14% of family offices have diversity targets.

By Bloomberg
High times for ultra-high-net-worth families
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
High times for ultra-high-net-worth families

Average returns in 2017 double those in 2016, according to UBS and Campden survey.

By Bloomberg
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?

The wirehouse has obviously noted its own lack of recruiting success this year, as well as the slowed attrition rates at its competitors that have exited the protocol.

By DSARCH
Trump said 'you're fired' to this adviser on TV in 2005, then LPL fired him for real in 2018
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
Trump said 'you're fired' to this adviser on TV in 2005, then LPL fired him for real in 2018

Louisville adviser Mark Lamkin was terminated by LPL, in part for failing to disclose outside business activities.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra educates examiners on broker business models to improve oversight
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2018
Finra educates examiners on broker business models to improve oversight

New regulatory executive Bari Havlik says firms doing things the 'right way' should see a 'lighter touch' on exams.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FSI celebrates death of DOL fiduciary rule, praises SEC advice rule
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2018
FSI celebrates death of DOL fiduciary rule, praises SEC advice rule

General counsel David Bellaire predicts final broker standard in 2019, but not Form CRS.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Jersey sets up rules to work around SALT deductions cap
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
New Jersey sets up rules to work around SALT deductions cap

Property owners may receive tax credit of up to 90% on contributions to local funds.

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade fined $500,000 for failing to report advisers' suspicious activities
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade fined $500,000 for failing to report advisers' suspicious activities

Activities cited include suspicious trading, questionable transfers, and potentially false and misleading statements.

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers get wrong about investors
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2018
What advisers get wrong about investors

Investors are a diverse bunch, which should guide the way advisers prospect for clients and deliver recommendations.

By Greg Iacurci
Goldman adviser with $1.4 billion in client assets leaves to open own firm
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2018
Goldman adviser with $1.4 billion in client assets leaves to open own firm

Gary Hirschberg's Aaron Wealth Advisors will partner with Dynasty Financial.

By Bloomberg
Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2018
Private Ocean grows to $2.2 billion with acquisition of Mosaic Financial

Combined financial planning operation gives the firm an expanded footprint in the San Francisco area.

By Jeff Benjamin
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2018
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment

An IRS nod shows potential pathways for employers, but several considerations must be made in advance of developing such a program.

By Fred Reish
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement

Americans interested in hypothetical emergency savings program offered by employers.

By Bloomberg
LPL video about private equity looks like a swipe at Cetera
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 21, 2018
LPL video about private equity looks like a swipe at Cetera

Recruiting video warns about potential consequences for advisers when a PE firm buys a broker-dealer.

By Bruce Kelly
Ladenburg chairman Phillip Frost steps down
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 21, 2018
Ladenburg chairman Phillip Frost steps down

The SEC charged Frost with fraud earlier this month.

By Bruce Kelly