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Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2018
Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA

Purchase of Rand & Associates gives 1919 Investment Counsel a physical presence on the West Coast.

By Sarah Min
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years
WIREHOUSES OCT 02, 2018
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years

Many of them previously worked at A.G. Edwards, the firm founded by the great-great-grandfather of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.'s CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
Northwestern Mutual CEO explains decision to close LearnVest
FINTECH OCT 02, 2018
Northwestern Mutual CEO explains decision to close LearnVest

While the digital advice platform died, the financial planning technology lives on.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2018
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities

Financial advisers say the move will leave their clients vulnerable and sets a bad industry precedent.

By Greg Iacurci
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2018
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon

The retirement landscape could be transformed, so advisers should pay close attention.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2018
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers

Five deals in five months lift the fledgling hybrid RIA to $5.5 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit

Washington University in St. Louis joins other colleges that have prevailed in court.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra will consolidate examination, risk-monitoring programs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2018
Finra will consolidate examination, risk-monitoring programs

Goal is to 'create a single point of accountability for the examinations of firms'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's at stake with a branch audit?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2018
What's at stake with a branch audit?

Your statements to an auditor could come back to haunt you should the issue escalate.

By Michelle Atlas
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
The Value of a Client Advisory Board

Ready to grow? Start asking clients for feedback.

By Gillian Albert
FINTECH OCT 01, 2018
Learn the Basics of Financial Education Services

Financial literacy – it starts with you!

By Gillian Albert
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2018
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do

Kudos to the NAIC for making LTC policies safer.

By crain-api
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment

Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades
WIREHOUSES SEP 28, 2018
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades

Action comes as SEC continues crackdown on low-priced securities.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA splits with CFP Board over state regulation of financial planners
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 28, 2018
FPA splits with CFP Board over state regulation of financial planners

FPA seeks policy influence at state, federal levels; CFP Board thinks states should not get involved, and NAPFA agrees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 28, 2018
SEC adds cybersecurity bite to its bark

Regulators are done warning firms about data security and Voya receives a first nip.

By Ryan W. Neal
John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders

The insurer, which recently doubled down on a strategy to encourage healthy living among life-insurance clients, is now doing the same on the LTC side.

By Greg Iacurci
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers

New tools calculate costs, potential savings and solutions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
These airlines offer the best in-flight Wi-Fi — if you're lucky
FINTECH SEP 27, 2018
These airlines offer the best in-flight Wi-Fi — if you're lucky

Reliable Wi-Fi, previously the domain of U.S. airlines, is becoming a global perk.

By Bloomberg
New Jersey brokers expect industry will push back against fiduciary rule proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2018
New Jersey brokers expect industry will push back against fiduciary rule proposal

Brokerage executives expect the industry to put up a fight against the rule, which they say will lead to a complex web of compliance.

By Greg Iacurci