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Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia is also facing SEC civil charges that she lied about the performance of her fund, Broad Reach Capital.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Robo-advisers are dead. Long live digital advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2019
Robo-advisers are dead. Long live digital advisers

Worksites provide huge opportunity for 401(k) advisers to integrate fintech solutions.

By Fred Barstein
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2019
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy

Because they were unconventional, the wills could be challenged.

By Greg Iacurci
Disruptive look at the confluence of digital and human advice
OPINION AUG 26, 2019
Disruptive look at the confluence of digital and human advice

Technology is transforming the advice business, and managing the full household portfolio in a comprehensive way is the new standard.

By Jack Sharry
Software developer Invent.us creates consulting group to serve users
FINTECH AUG 26, 2019
Software developer Invent.us creates consulting group to serve users

Suzanne Siracuse, Tim Welsh part of team to help advisory firms maximize new tools.

By InvestmentNews
AI, blockchain should be high priority for record keepers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2019
AI, blockchain should be high priority for record keepers

What would the 401(k) industry look like if firms could start with a blank slate instead of a legacy platform?

By Ryan W. Neal
When to buy Medigap insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2019
When to buy Medigap insurance

Rise in Medigap premiums is outpacing Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and the disparity is likely to get worse in 2020.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2019
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P

High levels of debt could be impacted by declining interest rates, the debt rating firm says.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthfront buys hybrid robo Grove in quest to automate paychecks
FINTECH AUG 22, 2019
Wealthfront buys hybrid robo Grove in quest to automate paychecks

Facet Wealth, not Wealthfront, will absorb Grove's clients, boosting its current client base by 50%.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds
WIREHOUSES AUG 22, 2019
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds

Finra panel gives UBS investors $4.25 million in damages, $170,000 in costs.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high

Employee savings rate also hit a record in Q2 at 8.8%

By Bloomberg
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans

The ruling could mean plan sponsors can force employees into individual arbitration rather than defend a class-action suit.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2019
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades

James L. Beyersdorf also will disgorge $232,000 and pay $189,000 in fines.

By Bloomberg
Why advisers should eliminate the B word
OPINION AUG 21, 2019
Why advisers should eliminate the B word

Constantly being busy is doing us more harm than good. Here's an approach that helps you prioritize

By Ron Carson
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures

Agency will soon issue a rule that will likely require electronic statement delivery unless participants opt out.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate

Commissioners vote 3-2 to issue guidelines on fund managers' responsibilities in dealing with proxy advisers

By Bloomberg
Learn to love delegating
OPINION AUG 21, 2019
Learn to love delegating

Pick good people and get great results

By Scott Hanson
ESG data getting better as the market matures
ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2019
ESG data getting better as the market matures

In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.

By Blaine F. Aikin
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2019
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion

Since the bank began its hunt for a leader to replace Tim Sloan, the stock has slipped into the red for the year

By Bloomberg
LPL expects its tech improvements to give advisers back an hour or more a day
FINTECH AUG 20, 2019
LPL expects its tech improvements to give advisers back an hour or more a day

CEO Dan Arnold pledges to help advisers focus on client service.

By Ryan W. Neal