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RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2018
Dynasty creates unit to help large RIAs improve operations

Dynasty Enterprise Group will focus on updating large-firm infrastructure.

By Bloomberg
Impact investments made by more than 70% of millennials and Gen Xers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2018
Impact investments made by more than 70% of millennials and Gen Xers

Just 30% of baby boomers and older investors have made similar investments, Fidelity Charitable finds.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
SEC best-interest proposal doesn't affect 401(k) brokers

The proposed best-interest standard applies only to 'retail customers,' a definition that seems to omit broker recommendations to retirement plans. RIAs, though, are still on the hook.

By Fred Reish
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2018
SEC advice rule concerns raised by Schwab, AARP

For different reasons, each says client-relationship-summary disclosure is flawed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
LPL in talks to sell 401(k) rollover platform to Global Retirement Partners

The sale would keep the platform in the LPL network, and could be used as a way to lure retirement advisers away from Independent Financial Partners.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
How advisers can navigate ESG investing in 401(k) plans

Despite shifting tones from presidential administrations, advisers can still safely apply ESG factors in investment decisions.

By Blaine F. Aikin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
Should 401(k) advisers limit their roster of record keepers?

Advisers must weigh pros such as ease and efficiency against drawbacks like client risk and less leverage.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2018
First Allied rep fired for violating sales policies barred by Finra

Sean Aaron Brady failed to cooperate with Finra's investigation into the circumstances of his termination.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 11, 2018
Clock ticking for RIAs to self-report sales of high-fee mutual fund share classes

SEC offers favorable settlement terms through Monday to investment advisers who acknowledge they didn't use the lower-fee option available in a fund.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 11, 2018
Diversity & Inclusion Awards Rising Star

By Ellie Zhu
Biggest RIA gainers
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2018
Biggest RIA gainers

$1B+ fee-only RIAs ranked by year-over-year growth in total assets.

By Gregory Crawford
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2018
Largest fee-only RIAs

Ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2018
Tax planning doesn't stop on Tax Day

Studies show that a tax-efficient approach to investing can boost incremental after-tax returns.

By Paul R. Samuelson
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Advisers encourage investors to take fiduciary into their own hands

Committee for the Fiduciary Standard tells public to demand their financial advisers sign an oath.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2018
Conflicts of interest on SEC's radar

A consistent priority during Securities and Exchange Commission exams is looking at disclosure of conflicts of interest.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

By Bloomberg
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2018
Research Affiliates targets advisers

Company is rolling out new research papers and tools aimed at helping the advice industry.

By John Waggoner
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUN 08, 2018
Why saying goodbye to your clients and business is hard

Advisers should consider the challenges they may face when retiring, as many find this transition to be harder than they anticipated

By Joni Youngwirth
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2018
Rich kids banking on their inheritance for retirement security

Survey of "mass affluent" Americans reveals that young people view parents' wealth as safety net.

By Bloomberg