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Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors

Rush to take benefits due to illness may not be the best move.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage

Dairy farmer clients' $1.5 million portfolio incurred $1.3 million in trading costs, but will they be able to collect?

By Jeff Benjamin
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers

Despite death of DOL fiduciary rule, regulators continue to look at rollover advice from advisers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades

Massachusetts regulator says broker was in debt and facing foreclosure on his home.

By InvestmentNews
SEC slaps Lockwood with $200,000 fine over unseen trading costs to clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
SEC slaps Lockwood with $200,000 fine over unseen trading costs to clients

Clients were forced to pay fees in addition to the usual wrap charges, the regulator maintains.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges two firms in municipal bond 'flipping' scheme
FIXED INCOME AUG 14, 2018
SEC charges two firms in municipal bond 'flipping' scheme

Agency says Core Performance Management and RMR Asset Management Co. misrepresented their identities to snap up newly issued bonds.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo loses $161 million team to Ameriprise
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2018
Wells Fargo loses $161 million team to Ameriprise

John Burg and Tamara Colon of Temecula, Calif., join employee unit.

By Bloomberg
Hedge fund giant splits with Morgan Stanley on call on dollar peak
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Hedge fund giant splits with Morgan Stanley on call on dollar peak

Man Group strategist argues that the dollar's rally has further to go amid an escalating trade war.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal
WIREHOUSES AUG 13, 2018
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal

The bank's stock had rallied in recent months after it announced a big increase in dividends and buybacks in June

By Bloomberg
Bank team managing $365 million forms hybrid
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Bank team managing $365 million forms hybrid

Firethorn Wealth Partners in Augusta, Ga., will use Chalice, tru Independence.

By InvestmentNews
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace
FINTECH AUG 13, 2018
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace

Insurer hopes Envestnet's technology will help reintroduce annuities to fee-based advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
AssetMark to add $5.7 billion in AUM with acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2018
AssetMark to add $5.7 billion in AUM with acquisition

Takeover of Sarasota, Fla.-based firm will push assets served by AssetMark over $50 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2018
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs

Fidelity survey shows they are more concerned with helping workers get ready for retirement.

By Bloomberg
Tax-credit investigation may trip up Wells Fargo
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Tax-credit investigation may trip up Wells Fargo

Justice Department is investigating bank's dealings in tax credits for low-income housing, sources say.

By Stephen Gandel
Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates cedes CEO title
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2018
Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates cedes CEO title

Katrina Sherrerd, the firm's president and chief operating officer, was named CEO.

By Rick Baert
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday
RIAS AUG 10, 2018
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday

Adviser claims he was kicked off the custodian platform for political bias.

By Jeff Benjamin
MassMutual is considering sale of OppenheimerFunds division
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 10, 2018
MassMutual is considering sale of OppenheimerFunds division

The potential transaction comes as asset managers see margins narrow and active funds lose ground to passive funds.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges former UBS broker with $4 million scam
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC charges former UBS broker with $4 million scam

John Maccoll, who was fired from firm and barred by Finra, also faces criminal charges

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo team managing $170 million moves to Stifel
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 10, 2018
Wells Fargo team managing $170 million moves to Stifel

Stifel also added an Ameriprise broker managing $82 million.

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars unregistered adviser who pled guilty to securities fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC bars unregistered adviser who pled guilty to securities fraud

Melvin Wimmer Jr. of Greenwood, S.C., accused of defrauding 25 clients

By InvestmentNews