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Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 12, 2018
Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans

Cloud-based data storage, virtual offices protect client accounts even as the storm threatens to devastate physical property

By Jeff Benjamin
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2018
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019

Wirehouse continues to back away from linking non-solicitation agreements to adviser bonuses.

By Bruce Kelly
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Larry Roth links consulting firm with Berkshire Global Advisors
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 12, 2018
Larry Roth links consulting firm with Berkshire Global Advisors

The former IBD exec positions his new firm to ride the M&A wave.

By Jeff Benjamin
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say

Testing by Financial Planning Coalition, Consumer Federation of America and AARP uncovers problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RMB Capital recruits $500 million team from Calamos Wealth Management
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2018
RMB Capital recruits $500 million team from Calamos Wealth Management

The veteran four-person teams brings a combined 80 years of experience to the $9.3 billion advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
Tax Reform 2.0 adds to momentum for open MEPs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2018
Tax Reform 2.0 adds to momentum for open MEPs

New bill eases rules around open multiple-employer plans by allowing more employers to band together to offer a common retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James nabs $203 million team from Morgan Stanley
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2018
Raymond James nabs $203 million team from Morgan Stanley

Raymond James is coming off several strong quarters of adviser recruiting.

By Greg Iacurci
Shorthanded SEC may have to decide investment advice proposal on its own
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2018
Shorthanded SEC may have to decide investment advice proposal on its own

Path to three votes for final rule may not go through Democrats

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Life insurance is not for saving
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2018
Life insurance is not for saving

Buying a life insurance policy is one of the most expensive ways to invest

By Blair duQuesnay
Impact investing and what it means for financial advisers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2018
Impact investing and what it means for financial advisers

Investing with a purpose.

By Matt Ackermann
SEC charges two brokers for churning that lost clients $3.6 million
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2018
SEC charges two brokers for churning that lost clients $3.6 million

The brokers worked for the same broker-dealer, which has since been expelled from the industry, at the time of their respective alleged frauds.

By Greg Iacurci
Captrust adds $427 million hybrid RIA
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2018
Captrust adds $427 million hybrid RIA

Morton Wealth Management is Captrust's 30th deal since 2006.

By Greg Iacurci
Ladenburg chairman charged with fraud by SEC in penny stock scheme
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2018
Ladenburg chairman charged with fraud by SEC in penny stock scheme

Dr. Phillip Frost was among 10 individuals named in a lawsuit for participating in long-running schemes that generated over $27 million from unlawful stock sales and left investors holding virtually worthless stock, the SEC claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch takes two avenues with annuity commissions
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2018
Merrill Lynch takes two avenues with annuity commissions

Policy effectively creates a dual approach for Merrill's 17,000-plus advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
A market sell-off could mean more 401(k) lawsuits
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2018
A market sell-off could mean more 401(k) lawsuits

Negative returns and fiduciary risk are positively correlated for 401(k) fiduciaries.

By Aaron Pottichen
The struggle is real: Why our profession needs next-gen talent now
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2018
The struggle is real: Why our profession needs next-gen talent now

Given forecasts that the wealth management industry will face a shortfall of employees in coming years, firms need to build their talent pipelines

By Ron Carson
How to keep your 401(k) clients out of court
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2018
How to keep your 401(k) clients out of court

The organizations getting sued over retirement plans are low-hanging fruit.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Fleming's Rockefeller Capital may buy into Silicon Valley wealth firm
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 07, 2018
Fleming's Rockefeller Capital may buy into Silicon Valley wealth firm

Firm is in talks to acquire at least part of CTC/myCFO from Bank of Montreal.

By Bloomberg
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2018
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors

Rushing to take benefits in response to illness may not be the best move.

By Mary Beth Franklin