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RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade

Some argue the numbers are inflated because they don't factor in advisers 'dying with their boots on.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund

Portfolio manager Tim Leary admits it isn't always easy being green

By Jeff Benjamin
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 18, 2019
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses

Bipartisan measure would establish 14-year statute of limitations, countering recent high court decision that set a five-year limit on recouping losses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity

Insurance agent Elisia Lattimer lodged a complaint with the Ohio insurance department, alleging the company engaged in an illegal practice of 'rebating' and executives tried to cover it up.

By Greg Iacurci
Learning how to instill confidence in clients
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Learning how to instill confidence in clients

Women are less likely to take action until they feel nearly 100% confident.

By Kathryn Brown
UBS hires 9 reps managing $1.6 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 18, 2019
UBS hires 9 reps managing $1.6 billion

Biggest win is trio who managed $676 million at Merrill Lynch

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2019
Should advisers have to pick between retirement or wealth management?

By InvestmentNews Create
Finra suspends former Sigma rep over Woodbridge note sales
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Finra suspends former Sigma rep over Woodbridge note sales

Frederick Randhahn fined $5,000 and must disgorge $33,168 in commissions.

By Bloomberg
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go

Although most advisers are hesitant to let go of any revenue, three-quarters say they have ended a relationship with a client.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo team managing $325 million moves to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Wells Fargo team managing $325 million moves to Raymond James

Father-daughter duo, James Alioto and Florence Alioto-Prospero, based in Waukesha, Wis.

By InvestmentNews
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2019
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light

The SEC plans to approve active nontransparent ETFs from T. Rowe Price, Natixis, Fidelity and Blue Tractor

By Bloomberg
Former Eagles linebacker tagged 'six-million-dollar fraud man' once again
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Former Eagles linebacker tagged 'six-million-dollar fraud man' once again

Merrill Robertson Jr., whose 2017 verdict was vacated, found guilty a second time.

By InvestmentNews
Are 401(k) plans in danger of not being green enough?
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Are 401(k) plans in danger of not being green enough?

A recent retirement plan lawsuit raises the question of whether climate change exposes them to legal risk.

By Greg Iacurci
Edward Jones loses court fight to restrain former broker
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2019
Edward Jones loses court fight to restrain former broker

Federal judge rules Jones lacked evidence to support its claims against John Kerr.

By Bruce Kelly
Women in developing nations need impact investing
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Women in developing nations need impact investing

And impact investing needs them.

By Durreen Shahnaz
Fisher asked women to appear in ads. Not all were happy about it
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Fisher asked women to appear in ads. Not all were happy about it

Ads featuring the firm's female employees were part of a campaign to counter negative coverage of the company.

By Bloomberg
Schwab boosts new account openings 31% after fees go to zero
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Schwab boosts new account openings 31% after fees go to zero

Jump in new trading accounts in October brings the company's total brokerage accounts to 12.2 million.

By Bloomberg
Mariner Wealth Advisors gets into the cash management business
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Mariner Wealth Advisors gets into the cash management business

As cash stockpiles mount, the $31 billion RIA builds a portal to increasing wallet share.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bluespring Wealth acquires $1.1 billion Vector Wealth Management
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Bluespring Wealth acquires $1.1 billion Vector Wealth Management

Kestra's acquisition unit adds Minneapolis RIA.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former Raymond James rep discharged over loans
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2019
Finra bars former Raymond James rep discharged over loans

Lance Armstrong was no-show at hearing looking into allegations

By InvestmentNews