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UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads
FINTECH APR 05, 2019
UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads

Client information will feed directly into advisers' workstations, so they'll know when a client adds a new financial goal.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

By InvestmentNews
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2019
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL

Strategic Retirement Partners is joining GRP Financial, an LPL super-OSJ.

By Greg Iacurci
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2019
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group

Acquisitions in the retirement plan market are heating up.

By Greg Iacurci
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

By Bloomberg
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Cerity Partners buys Blue Prairie Group to create $21 billion advisory firm

Blue Prairie's retirement plan business gives Cerity Partners an 'end-to-end' solution.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity says retirees can expect to spend $285,000 on health care
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Fidelity says retirees can expect to spend $285,000 on health care

Annual study says total estimated cost has risen more slowly in past two years.

By Bloomberg
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit

The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.

By Greg Iacurci
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

By Bloomberg
Fintech has opportunity to hire diverse workforce
FINTECH APR 02, 2019
Fintech has opportunity to hire diverse workforce

Startups more likely than established firms to tackle diversity.

By Bruce Kelly
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill

Measure would help small businesses offer plans, require that statements include lifetime-income projections, ease use of annuities in plans and increase the RMD age.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?
FINTECH APR 02, 2019
What's keeping advisers from using investment model marketplaces?

Once thought to be a threat to TAMPs, they haven't attracted much interest from advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top reasons to file a tax extension
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Top reasons to file a tax extension

The penalty for failing to file exceeds the penalty for failing to pay, and an extension can also help with saving for retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'

Michael Pieciak details four ways lawmakers can empower investors in 2019, including banning mandatory arbitration.

By Michael S. Pieciak
New annuities starting to address RMDs
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2019
New annuities starting to address RMDs

Allianz's new indexed annuity could be a forerunner for how insurers will seek to keep assets in-house as baby boomers are forced to withdraw retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci