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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Finra unpaid arbitration increased in 2017, PIABA report finds

Lawyers group calls on broker regulator to set up fund to compensate investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2018
Team managing $270 million moves from LPL to Kestra

The Main Street Group in Glen Allen, Va., has a headcount of 22.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Finra bars Madison Avenue rep fired after arbitration

No-show at hearing on outside deals leads to action against repeat offender David Barber.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2018
Three indies bring $719 million to Securities America

Super OSJ and two large groups switch from NPC, LPL and Invest.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2018
Social Security and divorce: Mary Beth Franklin answers your questions

New claiming rules limit claiming options based on timing, birth date.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO says he's `not a fan' of Trump tariffs

Biggest issue for the U.S. is fiscal deficits, not trade deficits, Gorman says.

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAR 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch rep managing $150 million moves to Raymond James

Boston-based Phil Closuit joins the firm's employee broker-dealer.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2018
Buckingham acquires WealthQuest

Norfolk, Va.-based RIA manages $600 million.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2018
40 Under 40 is back — nominate your best now

Sharp minds. Engaging personalities. We're searching for the advice industry's up-and-comers — and we need your help

By FGabriel
RIAS MAR 06, 2018
Brokers managing $425 million exit Wells Fargo to form RIA

JGP Wealth Management in Portland, Ore., partners with Fidelity.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2018
Sen. Warren introduces bill targeting unpaid Finra arbitration awards

Legislation directs the regulator to use fines to establish a pool of money to cover shortfalls.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2018
Chipping away at entitlement reform

Chained CPI, increased means testing for Medicare and a proposed new payroll tax point to future action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS MAR 05, 2018
Mercer acquires $420 million Traust Sollus

New York RIA, which began as CPA firm, maintains tax orientation as a wealth manager.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Wall Street doesn't get much relief in Dodd-Frank reboot

The Senate bill seems intent on not helping the giant financial institutions that fueled populist anger in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Fidelity sues former rep, Merrill Lynch for soliciting clients

Fidelity claims Christopher Corcoran's conduct threatens approximately 200 Fidelity client households, representing more than $528 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch tries to avoid arbitration in dozens of cases with former executives

About 60 former wirehouse staff claim they lost about $400 million when their Merrill stock dropped in 2007-08 due to the firm's exposure to mortgage-backed securities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti