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NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2017
Long-time FiNet executive buys stake in $800 million firm

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2017
Borg puts cybersecurity, unpaid arbitration claims on NASAA agenda

Alabama securities director takes helm of state regulators' association for third time, and at age 64 he might still make time to ride his motorcycle.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2017
Durbin gets promoted again, this time to lead Fidelity Institutional

Executive who rose up at Morgan Stanley also juggles his old job at Fidelity until a replacement is found.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2017
Both spouses don't always need to delay Social Security until 70

Sometimes it's better to coordinate claiming strategies where one collects spousal benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2017
The importance of managing clients' 'life risks'

When it comes to retirement, new research underscores how health care, medical expenses and longevity risks are top concerns of investors.

By Gillian Albert
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2017
Navigating the planning gap

Expectations vs. reality: What investors think – and how advisers plan – for retirement income.

By Gillian Albert
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2017
Finra considers remote branch inspections, more BrokerCheck info

The exam proposal would apply to 'low-risk' branch offices, while the public database proposal would more closely resemble the SEC's Form ADVs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2017
Stay up on Medicare enrollment with annual reviews

How to help clients navigate yearly changes that could affect their coverage and costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2017
Broker-dealer charged fraudulent markups of up to 270% on water disposal deals: Finra

Sandlapper Securities used a development company that acted as a middleman to rip off investors in saltwater disposal wells, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2017
Ex-broker ordered to pay $550K for bilking investors with modest incomes

SEC obtains default judgment on reckless trading of leveraged ETFs and ETNs, theft from unsophisticated investors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 02, 2017
Bank of America names new head of US Trust

Katy Knox named president, replacing Keith Banks, who will become vice chairman of the global wealth and investment management unit.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 02, 2017
The Dating Game: How to Find a Continuity Partner

By Bette Skandalis
NEWS OPINION SEP 30, 2017
Breaking Money Silence: Helping clients understand money taboos and talk more openly about finances

A vow of silence on money issues negatively impacts our relationships and contributes to the financial literacy crisis.

By Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2017
Tax reform might give wealthy a big loophole

High earners could take advantage of a measure meant to help business owners, straining the IRS.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Challenges for RIAs under the BICE

Recommendations to roll over retirement-plan assets, to transfer IRAs and advice generating additional payments like 12b-1 fees are trouble areas for RIA firms.

By Fred Reish
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 29, 2017
SEC charges barred broker with masterminding $6 million real estate scam

Leonard Vincent Lombardo, who has been barred from the securities industry by Finra for about 20 years, allegedly defrauded 100 investors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 29, 2017
SEC charges adviser with stealing from clients, committing identity fraud on elderly

New York adviser now living in Egypt, and his operations manager, allegedly bilked seven clients of $378,000.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 29, 2017
UBS nabs two wirehouse teams in northern California

Thomas Melohn joined the firm from Morgan Stanley and Joseph Caselle joined from Merrill Lynch.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2017
How parenthood really affects your ability to save for retirement

The financial effects of having children can last for the rest of your life, according to a new study.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS SEP 28, 2017
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton doesn't intend to pursue third-party RIA exams

Agency forecasts it will inspect at least 14% of registered investment advisers in current fiscal year, up from 10% in recent years, but still below the 50% rate achieved by Finra for B-Ds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.