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RIAS MAY 03, 2018
Q&A: Aaron Schaben on being Ron Carson's heir apparent

The Carson Group's 32-year-old executive vice president talks with Jeff Benjamin about his strong views on millennials and where the industry falls short.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
How criminals steal $37 billion a year from America's elderly

Scammers and even family members target the most vulnerable.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
Sanctioned Ponzi scheme salesmen keep shilling planning, advice

Two Colorado insurance agents who sold the Woodbridge real estate scheme continue to market themselves as retirement planners

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
As curtains close on DOL fiduciary rule, SEC advice rule takes center stage

Anti-fiduciary forces may find it easier to challenge the SEC's proposed rule now that the Department of Labor's regulation is all but dead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
LPL hits target for attracting NPH assets

Independent broker-dealer says it has added $70.2 billion in net new assets as a result of the acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
Fidelity sues former broker's RIA firm for misuse of trade secrets

Brokerage giant seeks damages from Grapevine, Tex., firm owned by Paul Michel.

By Bloomberg
OPINION MAY 03, 2018
3 insights on the Financial Engines-Edelman combination and how it might affect you

The combined company is likely to become a nationally dominant firm.

By Joe Duran
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
DOL guidance on ESG funds shouldn't have chilling effect on social impact investments

The latest Department of Labor bulletin said economic performance must trump any potential social impact when judging an investment for retirement accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2018
81-year-old Mark Mobius says no to retirement, yes to new venture

New asset management firm Mobius Capital Partners will invest in emerging and frontier markets.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAY 02, 2018
What advisers should tell clients about the inverted yield curve

Moves in Treasury yields are flashing yellow right now, but not yet red.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
Beyond BrokerCheck: SEC adds online adviser search tool

SALI shows whether advisers have a judgment against them in an enforcement action

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2018
A radical idea: Pay clients for the privilege of managing their funds

One consultant thinks active managers should become principals rather than agents.

By Bloomberg Gadfly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
5th Circuit denies AARP, states motion to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The large interest group as well as the attorneys general of California, New York and Oregon were attempting to rescue a regulation that now seems destined to die in court.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
LPL agrees to $26 million settlement with states over unregistered securities

Firm will also buy back securities from investors, plus pay them 3% annual interest.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS MAY 02, 2018
6 big questions about the SEC advice rule

There's plenty of confusion around the contents of the agency's proposal. Here's some clarity.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION MAY 02, 2018
The Super Bowl, advice and the markets

What do these three items have in common? A lot, actually.

By Jim DeCarlo
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
Arbitration losses could add to penalties for brokers violating Finra rules

Finra hearing officers will be looking for patterns of bad behavior in arbitration cases when imposing discipline on brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAY 02, 2018
The Rising Cost of Risk

More and More Independents Rolling Up Under Corporate RIAs

By Ellie Zhu
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2018
Finra bars former NY Life broker over unauthorized annuity signature

Craig Walker was permitted to resign after 79-year-old customer complained.

By InvestmentNews