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Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs

States looking for potential partnerships to increase retirement-plan coverage

By Greg Iacurci
Lack of investment options plague HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Lack of investment options plague HSAs

Retirement plan advisers can't match HSA investments with 401(k)s because of too few fund options.

By Greg Iacurci
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence

Learn how an advisor made the transition to independence with an abundance of resources and guidance before, during and after the move.

By Gillian Albert
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain
RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2018
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain

After a period of decline, the regional brokerage industry is scoring recruiting gains at the expense of wirehouses.

By Bruce Kelly
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2018
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one

It is vital for companies to represent the people they serve.

By Ron Adams
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA
RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2018
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA

Clients are looking for good news, and this could be the perfect year-end gift.

By crain-api
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash
FINTECH DEC 14, 2018
Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash

Advisers accuse the company of misleading investors about the risk involved with the new accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

By Jeff Benjamin
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2018
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme

Hector May, 77, president of Executive Compensation Planners Inc., defrauded 15 clients with the help of his daughter.

By Greg Iacurci
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform

Details are vague, but the partnership continues BlackRock's expansion into the technology market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law

Strategies around charitable giving and business structures appear to be most prevalent as a result of the new regime.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits
FINTECH DEC 13, 2018
RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits

To keep up with evolving regulatory requirements at the state and federal levels, Finra sees "regtech" tools like RIA in a Box becoming more popular.

By Ryan W. Neal
Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards

PIABA suggests brokerages fund a pool or Finra pay for shortfalls with fines, while FSI asks regulators to ban offenders from all corners of industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change

But lowest-producing advisers face a pinch in pay.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2018
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million

Plaintiffs alleged the brokerage predominantly used funds in its 401(k) plan that furthered its own business interests at the expense of employees.

By Greg Iacurci
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

By Bloomberg
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2018
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study

Just 16% of advisers surveyed see the withdrawals from the broker protocol slowing adviser moves.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2018
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others

The new Prudential report surveyed members of diverse populations, including women, black Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and members of the LGBTQ community

By Sarah Min