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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2018
SEC censures Indiana-based RIA Mohlman Asset Management

Agency also bars Louis Mohlman Jr. for two years over loans to clients.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 31, 2018
How advisers can survive disruptive technology

TD's Vijay Sankaran said advisers must be adaptable to avoid going the way of Blockbuster Video.

By Ryan W. Neal
WIREHOUSES JAN 31, 2018
Wells quants predict Patriots will win the Super Bowl

Analysts' formula says New England will cover the point spread over Philly.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH JAN 30, 2018
This is the No. 1 cybersecurity threat to financial advisers, experts say

Phishing, or sending emails from supposedly reputable companies in order to get individuals to reveal personal information, leads the list of scams.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION JAN 30, 2018
The 4 I's of building your best tech stack

Identifying the right solutions starts with finding a provider that's in it for the long haul

By Eric Clarke
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule responsible for drop in Stifel adviser headcount: CEO

The firm's CEO said many advisers retired rather than deal with business disruption from the regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2018
House approves legislation to help advisers combat senior exploitation

The Senior Safe Act provides liability protection for financial professionals who report cases of suspected elder abuse to regulators or other authorities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 29, 2018
Orion launches direct indexing

Robo-advisers bringing the strategy to investors could disrupt the index fund business.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2018
As tax season gets underway, clients are looking ahead to how tax bill will affect 2018 returns

Advisers can put strategies in place now to make sure that there will be no hidden surprises this time next year.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2018
As Trump prepares for State of the Union, 50% of advisers approve of his job performance

Percentage is 10.3 points higher than the general population approval rating.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JAN 29, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: How big a gift is too much?

Accepting a free ride to the Masters golf tournament from an attorney you refer clients to would create an obligation on your part.

By Dan Candura
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2018
Timing is crucial for Social Security and Medicare

Picking the wrong date could cost you benefits or trigger penalties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JAN 29, 2018
Wealthfront app to help millennials with this lofty goal

Digital advice firm wants its young clients to know how home ownership feels financially.

By Ryan W. Neal
Mutual of Omaha sued over 401(k) plan fees, investment options
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2018
Mutual of Omaha sued over 401(k) plan fees, investment options

Lawsuit alleges self-dealing in the insurer's use of funds from a wholly owned subsidiary, United of Omaha.

By Robert Steyer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2018
Finra should fix budget shortfall by tackling expenses

The agency must adjust to the shrinking number of B-Ds.

By crain-api
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2018
Independent broker-dealers are stepping up their game on recruiting from the wirehouses

Independent broker-dealers have narrowed the gap between themselves and the wirehouses and are able to attract more quality brokers from the Big Four.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2018
Capital Group, sponsor of American Funds, wins 401(k) lawsuit

Decision comes as financial services companies, especially those focused on active management, have been sued for self-dealing.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2018
Finra elder-abuse rule could trigger delicate conversations between brokers, clients

Regulation taking effect Feb. 5 requires reasonable effort to find trusted contact, allows brokers to stop fund disbursement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES JAN 26, 2018
Merrill Lynch veteran picked to replace Racquel Oden at Manhattan flagship office

Matt Grossman, who has worked at Merrill for 28 years, will supervise 200 brokers and advisers at the firm's Fifth Avenue office .

By Bruce Kelly
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

By Greg Iacurci