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Checking one off the bucket list
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Checking one off the bucket list

Columnist tests a long-held dream for her retirement and finds it lacking.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
RIAS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?

Some advisers fear that Wells Fargo is moving to standardize all investment decisions.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale

One issue in the wake of the firm's acquisition is whether they will be paid 'stay bonuses' to remain at the brokerage.

By Bruce Kelly
The SEC knows what's best
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
The SEC knows what's best

Is the agency's proposed Best Interest Standard really in the best interest of investors?

By Brian Hamburger
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors

Roundtables across country limited to those selected by the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2018
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps

Firm confirms brokers will not be offered retention bonuses to stay on after acquisition by Genstar Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC

Cornelius Peterson pled guilty to adviser and bank fraud in theft of retirement savings.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put

Firm has seen little attrition since it dumped the broker protocol last fall, Gorman says.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIAS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000

Firm sold products that seniors didn't understand, Massachusetts state regulator says.

By Bloomberg
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye
OPINION JUL 18, 2018
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye

While hugely popular, they are still no cure-all

By Nir Kaissar
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans

Some advisers think this indicates other providers will pivot in light of DOL fiduciary rule's death.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
RIAS JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 18, 2018
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales

State insurance commissioners don't include life products in their annuity suitability reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security scam alert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Social Security scam alert

Beware of suspicious calls demanding personal information.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Record 48 RIA mergers and acquisitions took place in Q2
RIAS JUL 17, 2018
Record 48 RIA mergers and acquisitions took place in Q2

Consolidators were involved in 22 of the deals, says Echelon Partners.

By Bloomberg
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2018
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records

Order says firm didn't record $600,000 for broker's sports tickets as compensation.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera Financial Group close to announcing its acquisition by private equity
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2018
Cetera Financial Group close to announcing its acquisition by private equity

Details of sale to one or more P-E firms could be announced as early as today.

By Bruce Kelly