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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2016
Wells Fargo claws back more than $1 million from broker claiming wrongful termination, Finra says

Eric Zakarin was also liable for $357,000 of Wells Fargo's attorneys' fees.

By Christine Idzelis
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2016
Is your 529 plan one of the six that Morningstar just downgraded?

One 529 plan bumped up to gold, joining only two others with that top rating.

By Liz Skinner
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector
OPINION OCT 25, 2016
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector

Many new U.S. infrastructure funds are designed to offer investors the possibility of higher income in exchange for taking some additional risk.

By Thomas Hoops
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2016
Investors want more government spending

Also, Wells Fargo's biggest non-performing asset is its board, Kansas clamps down on bad news, and the ruby slippers are saved.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2016
The coming wave of M&A for advisory companies

Competitive pressures on smaller firms present opportunity for deal making.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

By Christine Idzelis
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade introduces new retail robo-adviser platform

Custodian offers five portfolios with investment selected by Morningstar professionals.

By Grete Suarez
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
China Oceanwide agrees to buy Genworth for $2.7 billion in cash

A China Oceanwide investment platform will pay $5.43 per share, the companies said.

By Bloomberg
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Scottrade acquisition could be a boon to TD Ameritrade RIAs

Members of TD's 'Advisor Direct' program may develop new clients. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161024/FREE/161029966/ria-firms-see-record-number-of-ma-deals-in-first-nine-months-of-2016&quot; target=&#8221;blank&quot;>RIA firms see record number of M&amp;A deals in first nine months of 2016.</a>)</b></i>

By Christine Idzelis
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
RIA firms see record number of M&A deals in first nine months of 2016

The sale of large advisory firms with $1 billion to $5 billion is surging, says DeVoe &amp; Co.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
SS&C acquires CRM firm used by large wealth managers

Salentica client relationship management software to become part of Black Diamond platform.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Even low-tech tools can trip up advisers going independent

An adviser shares his experience starting his own firm, and the challenges of not being able to depend on a home office anymore for phones, faxes, malware and more.

By Christopher Rand
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
Big gap between Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and retiree inflation

Miniscule benefit hike won't protect seniors' buying power.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Financial advisers miss the mark by measuring alternative investments against stock market
EQUITIES OCT 24, 2016
Financial advisers miss the mark by measuring alternative investments against stock market

It's no different than comparing stocks to bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2016
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bogus charges against SEC's Mary Jo White

Warren's charges could be motivated by political calculation rather than concern about investor protection or information.

By Ellie Zhu
RIAS OCT 21, 2016
FOLIOfn acquires First Affirmative to expand its SRI footprint

The technology company seeks to expand its responsible investing footprint with the RIA.

By Grete Suarez
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2016
5 top Wall Street investors weigh in on the best ways to invest $10,000 now

With the holidays and perhaps a raise or bonus on the horizon, it's a good time to make that money work for you and your retirement.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2016
Why investors may be overlooking the benefits of impact investing

Investing in local communities allows investors to foment meaningful change, providing not only reliable economic returns, but personal ones as well.

By Catherine Banat
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2016
Adviser groups boost political spending to gain Capitol Hill influence

At least four trade associations reached their highest levels of donations in this election cycle, the FEC reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable

Wealth of tools popping up to help with compliance, but will require proper adviser due diligence.

By Liz Skinner