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INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Hybrid group managing $1.3 billion leaves LPL

Cornerstone Wealth affiliates with Mutual Securities; custodies at Fidelity.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Vanguard warns of 'idiosyncratic risk' in cryptocurrencies' wild ride

Chairman McNabb cites 'a lot of leverage' and 'a lot of speculation' in the current volatility.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Two practices, each managing $150 million, leave Wells Fargo FiNet

LongView moves to Raymond James, Corinthian to Summit.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why raising fee awareness matters for 401(k) advisers

Shockingly few retirement plan participants know much about investment fees or even read fee disclosures.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should be aware of contractual language limitations

A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.

By Marcia S. Wagner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return

This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2018
Relying on trainees, Merrill Lynch boosts adviser headcount in 2017

Questions remain about long-term effectiveness of wirehouse's move away from recruiting experienced brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Former Investors Capital rep barred by Finra

Regulator was investigating Matthew Peregoy's possible misuse of funds.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JAN 17, 2018
TD Ameritrade finds momentum in its new model portfolio marketplace

The platform is designed for advisers who want to have a hand in portfolio construction, but are also concentrating on other areas of the financial planning process.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
New Year's resolutions for 401(k) advisers

The retirement crisis requires big and bold solutions from plan providers, advisers and sponsors.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Tax reform creates opportunities for advisers

Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.

By Dominick L. Schirripa
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Ameriprise team managing $197 million joins Stifel

Tom Hankins and Jay Lauzon are based in Flint, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 17, 2018
Legislation would make it harder for investors to sue mutual funds over high fees

A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Investment committee 'best practices' that help to add discipline to portfolio management

Scott Welch offers 10 tips for getting the most out of investment committees.

By Scott Welch
IRA ALERT JAN 17, 2018
Why aren't clients using QCDs? Help them!

They're now more valuable than ever.

By Ed Slott
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Team managing $124 million at Raymond James moves to Ameriprise

Jose Lopez and Misael Lugo are joining the firm's employee channel in Orlando, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Merrill rep managing $115 million joins HighTower

Gayle Johnson based in Santa Fe, N.M., goes RIA.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JAN 16, 2018
Lightyear Capital takes 50% stake in $9 billion HPM Partners

Private equity backing could fuel acquisitions by the large RIA.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 16, 2018
Bitcoin ETF fast track derailed by SEC liquidity, safety worries

ProShares and VanEck offerings are among those withdrawn at the agency's request.

By Bloomberg