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How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA

The forthcoming application for Federal Student Aid will have some big changes that will help some families and hurt others.

By Emile Hallez
DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'

New proposal wants to rework definition of a fiduciary and 'close loopholes.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses
WIREHOUSES OCT 31, 2023
Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses

Mike Mayo says the payouts to three senior leaders suggest governance risk.

By Bloomberg
Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?
EQUITIES OCT 31, 2023
Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?

By Bloomberg
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2023
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation

The failure to make adequate disclosures is a violation of federal securities laws, according to the complaint.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley CEO contenders pocketed $20M special bonuses
WIREHOUSES OCT 30, 2023
Morgan Stanley CEO contenders pocketed $20M special bonuses

New Chief Executive Ted Pick and two others were given the equivalent of a year's compensation.

By Bloomberg
HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2023
HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited

'Just as we deliver education for 401(k)s, we need to do the same thing in the HSA space … to help plan participants and sponsors understand just how powerful these vehicles can be,' says a financial advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL's Arnold eyes 'opportunity' created by Schwab integration of TD
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 27, 2023
LPL's Arnold eyes 'opportunity' created by Schwab integration of TD

LPL also hit with $40 million charge related to the SEC's ongoing investigation of electronic communications.

By Bruce Kelly
Texas green energy probe threatens banks’ muni deals in state
FIXED INCOME OCT 27, 2023
Texas green energy probe threatens banks’ muni deals in state

At least two banks were dropped from underwriting muni deals since Texas Attorney General Paxton said last week he was probing the energy policies of a group of financial firms.

By Bloomberg
Investment advisor hit by emergency asset freeze
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 27, 2023
Investment advisor hit by emergency asset freeze

SEC cracks down on California investment advisor for allegedly defrauding elderly clients.

By Matthew Sellers
Silver-coin IRA seller settles with CFTC over alleged $68M fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2023
Silver-coin IRA seller settles with CFTC over alleged $68M fraud

Safeguard Metals allegedly steered retirees who cashed out of IRAs toward high-markup silver coins

By Emile Hallez
Ameriprise sees impressive growth in third quarter
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 26, 2023
Ameriprise sees impressive growth in third quarter

Client assets are up 15%, while cash sweep and certificate balances are down $5.8 billion from the year-ago period.

By Josh Welsh
Raymond James achieves record net revenue, earnings
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 26, 2023
Raymond James achieves record net revenue, earnings

'Our advisor recruiting has picked up significantly over the last two months, with record numbers of large teams in our pipeline,' CEO Paul Reilly says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill compensation changes ‘very advisor friendly'
WIREHOUSES OCT 26, 2023
Merrill compensation changes ‘very advisor friendly'

Industry experts give their verdict on the wirehouse’s decision to replace its ‘growth grid’ with a ‘growth award.'

By Josh Welsh
Future of advisor platforms is services 
FINTECH OCT 26, 2023
Future of advisor platforms is services 

While platforms aren't able to differentiate themselves by their technology, they can profit by providing support services that firms need.

By Michael Kitces
Trying to halt the SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 26, 2023
Trying to halt the SEC

A wide range of financial industry groups are urging the agency to withdraw its most controversial proposals, but even the most reviled likely will avoid major changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley names new CEO, head of wealth and more
WIREHOUSES OCT 26, 2023
Morgan Stanley names new CEO, head of wealth and more

2024 will bring a fresh look to the wirehouse's leadership.

By Steve Randall
SEC steps up enforcement: Actions increase, money obtained falls in fiscal 2023
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2023
SEC steps up enforcement: Actions increase, money obtained falls in fiscal 2023

'Some may call high-impact cases regulation by enforcement,' SEC Chair Gary Gensler said. 'I call it enforcing the laws and the regulations that are on the books.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
More tech coming for Schwab advisors
RIA NEWS OCT 25, 2023
More tech coming for Schwab advisors

The process of moving TD RIAs onto Schwab's platform was 'imperfect,' says CEO Walt Bettinger.

By Bruce Kelly
Mother-son team joins Equitable Advisors from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2023
Mother-son team joins Equitable Advisors from Cetera

The Marlton, New Jersey-based pair operate Schwartz Financial Services and oversee $175 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews