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SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million

Insurance agent James Hocker promised investors returns of 30%, but kept the money.

By InvestmentNews
FS Investments and KKR merging more BDCs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2019
FS Investments and KKR merging more BDCs

This time, the managers are combining four nontraded BDCs into one $9 billion company.

By Bruce Kelly
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote

Barbara Roper says the new regulations 'will mislead investors into expecting protections the rules do not deliver and deprive them of protections they currently receive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore
OPINION JUN 04, 2019
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore

Working with clients to clearly define their priorities is a fundamental first step toward structuring a portfolio strategy.

By Katherine Roy
Retirement is forced upon roughly a quarter of Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2019
Retirement is forced upon roughly a quarter of Americans

Nearly half of those who retired last year were younger than 62, while a quarter were between 62 and 64.

By Bloomberg
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2019
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case

The high court could have a significant impact on how such retirement plan suits involving company stock play out.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch adding human advisers to Guided Investing robo
FINTECH JUN 03, 2019
Merrill Lynch adding human advisers to Guided Investing robo

The advisers will fill a service gap between the firm's purely digital, self-directed robo-adviser and the full-service advisers of Merrill Lynch.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lessons learned from 21 deals
OPINION JUN 03, 2019
Lessons learned from 21 deals

Dave Barton of Mercer Advisors talks about pricing, deal terms, timelines and other aspects of RIA transactions

By Dave Barton
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries

A new model law would allow states to do a better job of protecting the interests of those subject to guardianship.

By Blaine F. Aikin
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule

After 6,000 comment letters, here are the key points advisers want the SEC to resolve in its final rule package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule

Here are the major milestones on the journey toward the agency's final advice reform package

By CNELSON
OPINION JUN 01, 2019
Protecting client data is an ongoing obligation

Firms must perform due diligence on prospective providers.

By crain-api
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAY 31, 2019
Financial firms need to standardize data so fintechs can build next-generation software

Three ideas for how the financial services industry could be pushed to standardize data collection and processing.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement plan provider sticks with embattled celeb Tony Robbins
RIA NEWS MAY 31, 2019
Retirement plan provider sticks with embattled celeb Tony Robbins

The self-help guru is a board member and 30% owner of America's Best 401(k) Company.

By Jeff Benjamin
Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test
FINTECH MAY 31, 2019
Personal compliance: Your social media needs to pass this important test

Before you chime in, make sure what you write won't be misconstrued.

By Scott Kleinberg
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2019
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track

Supporters want to maintain momentum of 417-3 House approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like
RIA NEWS MAY 31, 2019
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like

The regulation can't mirror the SEC's advice rule, but could borrow many of its key concepts.

By Greg Iacurci
Some insurance agents breaking law with 401(k) rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2019
Some insurance agents breaking law with 401(k) rollovers

Individuals without a securities license are increasingly, and unlawfully, soliciting business.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAY 30, 2019
The robo-advice market is growing, but changing

Vanguard still dominates the market, but Aite Group expects increased growth among banks and discount brokerages.

By Ryan W. Neal