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RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2017
Fund industry swats down fee suits, but they keep appealing

Many of the cases concentrate on subadvisor fees.

By John Waggoner
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2017
The challenge of the longer lifespan

How financial advisers can help clients face the threat of outliving retirement savings

By Blaine F. Aikin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2017
SEC charges ex-Connecticut rep with $1 million fraud

Agency says he diverted elderly clients' money to his own accounts

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2017
Government agency announces new reverse mortgage rules

The Department of Housing and Urban Development raises premiums, tightens borrowing limits for new loans to seniors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 01, 2017
Former MetLife rep fined $15,000 for borrowing from clients

Finra also suspends the broker, a firm lifer, for 18 months

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2017
Finra panel awards Edward Jones $340,000 in estate dispute

Arbitration puts blame on client's power of attorney, not firm

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 01, 2017
Advice to drive your dividend income strategy

By Melda Mergen, Managing Director, Head of Equities
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
The 5 biggest threats and opportunities for 401(k) advisers

Declining fees and record keepers pose strong headwinds, while plan design and participant engagement could be boons for business.

By Fred Barstein
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 31, 2017
SEC names Dalia Blass director of investment management

Ms. Blass returns to the agency, where she previously worked for more than a decade, to run a division with influence over fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Trump administration targets class-action right in DOL fiduciary rule, but other legal avenues could remain for investors

If the best-interest contract remains in some form, action could switch to state courts; Finra still allows class actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
When automatic enrollment doesn't make sense for 401(k) plans

High rates of employee turnover and inefficient administration by an employer should give advisers pause before implementing the plan-design feature.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2017
Financial industry steps up in Harvey's wake

Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Rollins Inc. 401(k) participant sues Morningstar, Prudential over alleged RICO violations

Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'

By Pensions & Investments
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
RIAs weigh pros and cons of offering trust services

With demand limited, most advisers outsource it to lawyers and accountants, but some see value in adding it to their menu of services.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Agency says it will come up with new ways to comply during delay period

Labor Department says it also needs more time to look at any 'undue burden' the rule may cause.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2017
Wealth management executive urges Trump to pardon Michael Milken

Mr. Milken pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 1990 and spent 22 months in prison.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2017
Finra panel says barred broker must pay $540,000 in damages

Anthony Mastroianni Jr. allegedly engaged in "in and out" trading of speculative stocks.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2017
Most plan sponsors like their advisers, but 38% want to switch, says Fidelity

Survey finds top concerns are reducing plan expenses and managing fiduciary responsibilities.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2017
State-registered advisers face fee model inconsistencies

Methods for charging client fees OK in some states, not others.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Connecticut RIA gets five years for scam

Aaron Johnson took $620,000 in excessive fees from clients.

By InvestmentNews