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Adviser serves Hispanic clientèle in Puerto Rico and the mainland
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2018
Adviser serves Hispanic clientèle in Puerto Rico and the mainland

Ten years ago, Eduardo J. Ramos started Freedom Advisory, one of just a handful of fee-only RIAs in Puerto Rico.

By Sarah Min
Where to stash your cash as tariffs kick in
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 06, 2018
Where to stash your cash as tariffs kick in

Gold, a traditional safe haven, has declined in recent months, damaged by the strengthening dollar.

By Bloomberg
Midsize asset managers face a squeeze
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 06, 2018
Midsize asset managers face a squeeze

Rising costs and declining profits are likely to take their tool on midlevel asset management companies, Bain report says

By Mark Gilbert
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 06, 2018
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers

Compliance experts want agency to revisit regulation whose FAQs now run to 17 pages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2018
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor

Neither Texas E&P Partners nor principal Mark Plummer showed up for hearing to answer investor's charges of gross negligence and recommending unsuitable investments.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard isn't taking in as much money; neither is anyone else
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2018
Vanguard isn't taking in as much money; neither is anyone else

Giant asset manager's inflows were down 42% in the first half.

By Bloomberg
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires

Regulator will conduct public financial records review within 15 days of Form U4 filing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Goldman Sachs poses new threat to active mutual fund managers
INVESTING ETFS JUL 05, 2018
Goldman Sachs poses new threat to active mutual fund managers

Firm has created the ETF equivalent of a killer cyborg fund.

By Bloomberg
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs

Advisers are challenged to protect against one of the biggest risks to a retirement plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fee pressure driving asset managers into wealth management
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2018
Fee pressure driving asset managers into wealth management

Cerulli study says mutual fund companies and wealth managers are swimming in the same channels.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
The Life Insurance Agent as Financial Planner

Insurance is no longer just a one-off in planning.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2018
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers

Although it applies only in Georgia, other courts and industry panels could refer to the ruling in similar cases.

By Bloomberg
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2018
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers

Firm hopes that involving advisers in the technology design process will result in better aligned products

By Ryan W. Neal
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2018
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak

Financial reform group calls on regulator to make more fundamental changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What older people should consider when starting a business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
What older people should consider when starting a business

Older people account for a rising share of entrepreneurs, but should assess their financial situation before jumping in.

By Sarah Min
Divorced women declare financial independence
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
Divorced women declare financial independence

Selling an engagement ring can jump-start savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 03, 2018
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings

Concerns of tariffs disrupting overseas earnings continues to brew.

By Stephen Gandel
Wirehouses using digital advice technology to boost cross-selling
RIAS FINTECH JUL 02, 2018
Wirehouses using digital advice technology to boost cross-selling

With budgeting apps, account aggregation and integration with banking business, new apps give large firms the chance to increase wallet share.

By Ryan W. Neal
Guggenheim accused of using cash from annuity unit to fund CEO's purchase of LA Dodgers
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 02, 2018
Guggenheim accused of using cash from annuity unit to fund CEO's purchase of LA Dodgers

Case charges firm with 'siphoning' funds from insurance companies it owns.

By InvestmentNews
New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2018
New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects

Consultants will be charged 18% of the price for each contract they are awarded as a fee for being on the platform.

By Jeff Benjamin