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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Busting DOL fiduciary rule myths of industry opponents

Claims that the regulation will harm the 'average Joe' investor by increasing costs, reducing access to advice and derailing retirement plans are bogus.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 12, 2018
Apex partners with Trizic to reach more advisers

The partnership is designed to make it faster for RIAs, broker-dealers and other enterprise firms to bring a customized robo-advice solution to market.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2018
Bill requiring fiduciary disclosure reintroduced in New Jersey

Measures would obligate financial advisers to tell clients they do not have to act in their best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 11, 2018
SS&C buys DST for $5.4 billion in cash

Firm aims to expand wealth management presence with acquisition.

By Ryan W. Neal
OPINION JAN 11, 2018
Adviser moves to expect in 2018

Wirehouses' withdrawal from the broker protocol will only boost advisers' interest in the independent space

By Matt Sonnen
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 10, 2018
New Jersey bank moves $700 million program from Invest to Cetera

Investors Bank brokerage operation has 65 licensed representatives.

By InvestmentNews
EQUITIES JAN 10, 2018
Gundlach says S&P 500 will post negative return in 2018

Famed DoubleLine bond manager says commodities may be one of the best investments this year.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 10, 2018
CapitalRock expands its fiduciary analyzer

Advisers want support for retirement plan rollover recommendations.

By Ryan W. Neal
OPINION JAN 10, 2018
The financial adviser evolution is underway

Here are 4 anchors and 4 engines that will turbocharge your business in 2018

By Ron Carson
RIAS JAN 10, 2018
Arizona advisory firms partner to create $730M business

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, Ariz., will see a near-50% increase in assets under management to $730 million through a partnership with Tucson-based Financial Architects.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 10, 2018
Court decision on DOL fiduciary rule expected in February

Opponents and advocates of the regulation have been waiting for months for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to issue its opinion.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 10, 2018
Technology is streamlining the process of issuing life insurance policies

A digital transformation is taking root in the industry, and it's benefiting clients and advisers alike.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2018
Duo managing $180 million at RBC joins Alex. Brown

Broker Collin Rigler and associate Eric Montijo based in Los Angeles.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2018
Qualified Plan Advisors acquires $4 billion retirement shop

Retirement market is increasingly consolidating, among advisory firms and record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS JAN 09, 2018
Mercer Advisors acquires two RIAs as M&A activity heats up

Five deals this month already beats last year's quarterly consolidation pace.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2018
A $1.2 billion super OSJ decides to stay with LPL

Advisors Southeastern Alliance was affiliated with INVEST Financial.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JAN 09, 2018
Advisers struck by opioid crisis seek to get the word out to peers and their communities

Financial advisers who've lost loved ones to drugs are responding as forces of positive change.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS JAN 08, 2018
The Colony Group adds $1.5 billion in double merger

Focus Financial partner firm has done seven deals since 2011.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2018
Social Security rules for new retirees

Clients can claim benefits even if earnings exceed annual limit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2018
Finra panel awards investor $1.67 million in churning case

Broker David Lloyd Barber and Madison Avenue Securities to pay all fees, costs.

By InvestmentNews