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Wealthfront cash accounts help platform explode to $20 billion in assets
FINTECH SEP 09, 2019
Wealthfront cash accounts help platform explode to $20 billion in assets

Robo-adviser says assets have doubled in past eight months.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra will defer to SEC on interpreting best interest rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2019
Finra will defer to SEC on interpreting best interest rule

Finra CEO Cook: 'It's not our rule. It's an SEC rule.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2019
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion

Mr. Schorsch's firm, American Realty Capital, will kick in $225 million as part of the settlement.

By Bruce Kelly
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2019
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses

Claiming benefits on an ex can speed collection of benefits on a new spouse.

By Mary Beth Franklin
401(k) court ruling could hurt retirement savers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2019
401(k) court ruling could hurt retirement savers

A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows Charles Schwab Corp. to force its employees to arbitrate disputes about the company's 401(k) plan.

By InvestmentNews
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2019
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial

The parties in the MIT 401(k) suit negotiated an agreement that spares Ms. Johnson from having to undergo cross-examination.

By Greg Iacurci
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers
ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2019
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers

Some of the broker-dealer networks 7,000 advisers are underwhelmed by offer.

By Bruce Kelly
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 06, 2019
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule

The departures follow the news that Jackson National halted sales of some products in the state.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra arbitrators award more than $3 million to three former Credit Suisse brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2019
Finra arbitrators award more than $3 million to three former Credit Suisse brokers

Reps joined J.P. Morgan instead of Wells Fargo after shutdown of CS wealth management unit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS considering mergers to cope with European banking market malaise
WIREHOUSES SEP 05, 2019
UBS considering mergers to cope with European banking market malaise

But consolidation in Europe has proven challenging, with Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank breaking off talks earlier this year.

By Bloomberg
SEC warns advisers to get client consent before trading from own accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
SEC warns advisers to get client consent before trading from own accounts

Compliance experts say violators may not realize they're out of bounds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo rep pleads guilty to adviser fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Former Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo rep pleads guilty to adviser fraud

Elias Hafen stole 'hundreds of thousands of dollars' from clients.

By InvestmentNews
Trizic rebrand shows difficult route for robo-advisers
FINTECH SEP 05, 2019
Trizic rebrand shows difficult route for robo-advisers

Harvest to focus on banks and credit unions instead of independent advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

By Ramon Berenguer
Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades

Improper trading practices resulted in losses for investors, says regulator.

By InvestmentNews
Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts

Mitchell Friedman failed to disclose how he profited from funding arrangements.

By InvestmentNews
Why is adviser compensation flat?
OPINION SEP 05, 2019
Why is adviser compensation flat?

Firms are not only growing, they are growing up and investing in the development of human capital.

By Brandon Odell
The path to success? It's all about client relationships
OPINION SEP 05, 2019
The path to success? It's all about client relationships

It takes time for young advisers to build their relationship skills — but training can help.

By Joni Youngwirth
Your client portal is not your client experience
FINTECH SEP 05, 2019
Your client portal is not your client experience

Advisers need to use portals in parallel with the way they communicate, educate clients and market their business.

By Kyle Hiatt
Hey, Google, check my TD Ameritrade portfolio
FINTECH SEP 04, 2019
Hey, Google, check my TD Ameritrade portfolio

Investors can now monitor their TD brokerage account hands-free from any device with Google Assistant.

By Ryan W. Neal