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Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance

The measure, which would eliminate income tax and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, could boost the pool of Americans seeking private insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities

Pasadena, Calif.-based indie will be fifth B-D under Atria umbrella

By InvestmentNews
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting

Vereit Inc. agreement follows $1 billion litigation settlement in September

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL

BostonPremier Wealth is based in Hanover, Mass.

By InvestmentNews
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice

Financial advisers may find it harder to compete as large firms encroach more on mass-affluent customers, says Fidelity's Michael Durbin.

By Greg Iacurci
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire

With a good plan, the right people, and adequate time, retirement is possible.

By William McCance
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims

The failure of Taylor Capital Management indicates a spike in unpaid claims is likely.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors

Rulemaking agenda includes items on accredited investor definition, exempt offerings

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners

Yuma Investment Group and Diamond Wealth Partners will use tech platform.

By InvestmentNews
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour

Kansas-based RIA expands into Washington, D.C., metro area

By InvestmentNews
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3

Buffer annuity sales are set to increase more than 50% in 2019 as a result of low interest rates and new product features.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2019
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida

Agency obtains temporary restraining order against Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco.

By Bloomberg
What firms can do to attract women advisers
OPINION NOV 19, 2019
What firms can do to attract women advisers

Fewer women apply for jobs as financial advisers than men, but that shouldn't stop firms from trying to create more balance in their adviser ranks.

By Kristen Kimmell
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney

What the troubled rollout of Disney+ can teach financial institutions about building technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Empowered female advisers can make a difference
OPINION NOV 19, 2019
Empowered female advisers can make a difference

Female advisers should champion their expertise.

By Natalie Wolfsen
Jay Clayton says SEC will collect only limited information about investors in new market surveillance initiative
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2019
Jay Clayton says SEC will collect only limited information about investors in new market surveillance initiative

Critics still worry that cybercriminals will be able to hack system

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2019
Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI

Revenue sharing is an opaque practice that may require additional attention from broker-dealers as the SEC rule takes effect, Morningstar warns.

By Greg Iacurci
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services

The $29 billion hybrid spent three years planning the change in top management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account

Instead of paying her boss's bills, Julie Ann Mineard kept $24,000 of his money.

By InvestmentNews