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Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2019
Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison

He pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 2017; charged clients excessive commissions.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi

Floyd Powell received $104,000 in commissions from the transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
The only certainty is death, taxes, and muni advantages
OPINION FEB 14, 2019
The only certainty is death, taxes, and muni advantages

Readers are flocking to stories on tax-free munis — but why?

By Brian Chappatta
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2019
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections

Enhanced level of accountability is necessary to weed-out bad actors that tarnish industry and harm investor confidence.

By Christopher A. Iacovella
Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2019
Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law

Buybacks are diverting cash companies should be using to make capital investments, GOP senator says.

By Bloomberg
What millennials really want out of fintech
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
What millennials really want out of fintech

Surprising opinions on traditional brokerages and digital financial advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Convergence of retirement planning and employee benefits is here
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Convergence of retirement planning and employee benefits is here

It's all about convergence, and those who leverage it will reap the rewards

By Fred Barstein
Blogger Josh Brown and Ritholtz firm to hold adviser conference
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
Blogger Josh Brown and Ritholtz firm to hold adviser conference

Wealth/Stack will cover technology and investing.

By InvestmentNews
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed

One claim involving an in-house stable value fund will move forward.

By Greg Iacurci
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free

Tackling growing loan burdens sparks bipartisan interest on Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Commonwealth Financial, MassMutual strike software deal
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
Commonwealth Financial, MassMutual strike software deal

MassMutual will license Commonwealth's proprietary adviser software, Advisor360.

By Bruce Kelly
Q4 revenue strong at IBDs, online brokers despite market declines
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2019
Q4 revenue strong at IBDs, online brokers despite market declines

Increased trading and higher interest rates helped the firms weather volatility, Moody's says.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Cure for financial illiteracy? Teach them when they're young

Advisers can help clients fight this plague at home

By Ric Edelman
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare

It's still a seller's market, but potential sellers need to make the right moves to attract buyers.

By Scott Slater
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology

Custodian to shift away from proprietary fintech and focus on adviser-led experiences.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers
FINTECH FEB 12, 2019
Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers

Firm expects to spend $135 million on technology this year, more than double what it spent four years ago.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2019
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift

Martin Kirschner fails to take part in hearing looking into case.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley agrees to buy Solium Capital at 43% premium
FINTECH FEB 11, 2019
Morgan Stanley agrees to buy Solium Capital at 43% premium

Purchase will allow Morgan advisers to court tech workers as they start to accumulate wealth

By Bloomberg