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The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2018
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice

Philanthropic women are growing in number — and stature.

By Bloomberg
How advice is changing
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2018
How advice is changing

ETF and ESG are some of the most popular letters around. Let's take a closer look at the data.

By Ellie Zhu
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers

Alleges two reps took client information when they left to start a firm.

By Bloomberg
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2018
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers

The funds offer direct competition but also a way for small or actively managed players to get a piece of the pie.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2018
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon

Some may feel spurned and leave, while others will simply shrug off latest slight and stay.

By Bruce Kelly
Checking one off the bucket list
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Checking one off the bucket list

Columnist tests a long-held dream for her retirement and finds it lacking.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?

Some advisers fear that Wells Fargo is moving to standardize all investment decisions.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale

One issue in the wake of the firm's acquisition is whether they will be paid 'stay bonuses' to remain at the brokerage.

By Bruce Kelly
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin
Philanthropy a growing part of advisory relationship
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Philanthropy a growing part of advisory relationship

U.S. Trust study finds clients are less interested in tax benefits than advisers may think.

By InvestmentNews
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors

Roundtables across country limited to those selected by the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC knows what's best
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
The SEC knows what's best

Is the agency's proposed Best Interest Standard really in the best interest of investors?

By Brian Hamburger
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2018
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps

Firm confirms brokers will not be offered retention bonuses to stay on after acquisition by Genstar Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put

Firm has seen little attrition since it dumped the broker protocol last fall, Gorman says.

By Bruce Kelly
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000

Firm sold products that seniors didn't understand, Massachusetts state regulator says.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews