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Adjusting to the squeeze of fee compression
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Adjusting to the squeeze of fee compression

From competitive pricing cuts that defy logic to the increasing cost of cybersecurity and other expenses, the pressure is on 401(k) record keepers to adapt or die.

By Greg Iacurci
Bunching can help qualify for pass-through
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Bunching can help qualify for pass-through

Charitable donations offer a rare way for business owners to reduce taxable income.

By Greg Iacurci
The SEC brings its adviser advertising rules into the internet age
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2019
The SEC brings its adviser advertising rules into the internet age

The changes should allow advisory firms to make better use of social media.

By InvestmentNews
Data privacy issues looming
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2019
Data privacy issues looming

Curbs on cross-selling and cybersecurity risks front and center.

By Jay Cooper
Ken Fisher has a big bet on a risky corner of Wall Street
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Ken Fisher has a big bet on a risky corner of Wall Street

Fisher Investments is a huge player in exchange-traded notes, dominating more than a quarter of the $22 billion market.

By Bloomberg
Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA
RIAS NOV 08, 2019
Former TCA by ETrade exec lands as CEO of fast-growing RIA

Josh Pace is joining Connecticut-based Apella Capital, which already has a handful of deals under its belt

By Jeff Benjamin
As Ladenburg Thalmann explores sale, one of its B-Ds is hit with GPB investor complaints
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2019
As Ladenburg Thalmann explores sale, one of its B-Ds is hit with GPB investor complaints

A half-dozen clients of Triad Advisors filed arbitration claims last quarter totaling $1.65 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2019
Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes

SEC says the firm's share-class selection calculator was inadequately tested and validated.

By InvestmentNews
Being mindful about retirement
OPINION NOV 08, 2019
Being mindful about retirement

It's important for advisers to prepare themselves for retirement, rather than adopting a 'wait and see' attitude

By Joni Youngwirth
Turns out military-friendly companies are also good investments
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Turns out military-friendly companies are also good investments

VETS ETF crushes the competition with a 33% gain this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Charles Schwab to launch TDF-managed account hybrid for 401(k)s
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2019
Charles Schwab to launch TDF-managed account hybrid for 401(k)s

Fidelity and Empower have already rolled out similar products.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo adviser managing $300 million sets up RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
Wells Fargo adviser managing $300 million sets up RIA

David Mattern launches Mattern Wealth Management in Lawrence, Kan.

By InvestmentNews
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales

Critic says latest iteration falls short of true best-interest standard set by New York

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars Merrill rep discharged for misappropriating client funds
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
Finra bars Merrill rep discharged for misappropriating client funds

Linan Abrego decided not cooperate with regulators investigating case.

By InvestmentNews
SEC calls out conflicts of interest in TDFs
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
SEC calls out conflicts of interest in TDFs

Many sponsors of the popular 401(k) funds don't disclose their use of underlying in-house investments.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts

Agency says firm also engaged in self-dealing transactions that profited firm's reps.

By InvestmentNews
Firms need to communicate better with their valued advisers
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
Firms need to communicate better with their valued advisers

When firms fail to interact properly, advisers are tempted to find a partner that will.

By Tammy Robbins
Controversial adviser Ed Butowsky launches broker-dealer aimed at smaller breakaways
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
Controversial adviser Ed Butowsky launches broker-dealer aimed at smaller breakaways

Rolling out the red carpet for wirehouse reps managing $75 million to $200 million.

By Jeff Benjamin
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

Ruless Pierre charged with securities fraud and wire fraud over promises of 20% returns.

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial is "the only game in town" for RIA M&A, says CEO Rudy Adolf
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2019
Focus Financial is "the only game in town" for RIA M&A, says CEO Rudy Adolf

Mr. Adolf likes what he sees at Focus, questions the strategy of competition

By Bruce Kelly