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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2015
Camardas: None of the 70,000 CFPs are entitled to their day in court

Financial advice couple who sued CFP Board over use of the fee-only compensation label responds to U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon's opinion, made public Tuesday, in the dismissed case.

By Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $2.4M arbitration award over former broker's trades
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2015
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $2.4M arbitration award over former broker's trades

Broker Steven Mark Wyatt was accused of unauthorized and excessive stock-market trading during and after the 2008 financial crisis.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
LPL Financial plans to launch robo-adviser in next two months
FINTECH JUL 28, 2015
LPL Financial plans to launch robo-adviser in next two months

Dan Arnold, LPL's president, says the firm plans to launch a robo that won't replace its financial advisers but will "gain a certain amount of the market."

By Bruce Kelly
What investors need to know about portability to avoid tax pitfalls
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2015
What investors need to know about portability to avoid tax pitfalls

New IRS rules mean that you may want to seek out more tax-planning guidance.

By Liz Skinner
Don't give inheritance planning short shrift
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2015
Don't give inheritance planning short shrift

Whatever choices you make in your estate plan, open and honest dialogue is key to taking care of your family.

By Jeff Burke
Camardas consider an appeal of dismissed CFP Board case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2015
Camardas consider an appeal of dismissed CFP Board case

Other advisers dinged by fee-only compensation definition weigh in on judge's decision.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board
RIA NEWS JUL 28, 2015
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed the controversial lawsuit against the CFP Board filed by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda involving use of the fee-only compensation label.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2015
Missouri Rep. Ann Wagner wages 'war' against DOL fiduciary

Rep. Ann Wagner, a leading opponent of the agency's proposal to raise investment-advice standards for brokers working with retirement accounts is pursuing an aggressive strategy to stop the rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2015
Spike in Finra, SEC regulation leaves star brokers exposed

Long treated with kid gloves, big producers now face questions about alleged violations.

By Bruce Kelly
Reality of the robo invasion isn't what advisers think
FINTECH JUL 27, 2015
Reality of the robo invasion isn't what advisers think

While many believe that robos keep advisers up at night, findings from a new study show a very different reality.

By Mitchell H. Caplan
WIREHOUSES JUL 27, 2015
Fund conversion takes toll on UBS' fee revenue

Fund conversion takes a toll on UBS' fee revenue, but AUM and revenue per adviser hits a record as the firm sheds lower producers.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION JUL 26, 2015
SEC in-house justice system stacks the deck

Too many questionable aspects to the process make it hard to be perceived as fair.

By MFXFeeder
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2015
Don't assume cash will rule where you move your practice

Set the reset button on upfront money expectations.

By Jodie Papike
FINTECH JUL 24, 2015
Real-time apps help advisers connect and stay in touch with clients

Getting to know your clients has never been easier, thanks to scalable technology.

By John Michel
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2015
Facebook posts can actually help couples stay together longer

First comes Facebook, then comes deep, long-lasting romance, but please — don't go overboard with the lovey-dovey photos.

By Bloomberg
The final hurdle in the challenge of going paperless
FINTECH JUL 24, 2015
The final hurdle in the challenge of going paperless

Testing out a couple 'yellow pad' apps leads to the discovery that it's not so hard after all.

By Sheryl Rowling
Obamacare stands, solidifying health care planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2015
Obamacare stands, solidifying health care planning

Supreme Court rules that U.S. tax subsidies are legal for all health insurance exchanges, allowing for more long-term financial planning.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUL 24, 2015
Do your homework on securities-backed loans

Clients taking out securities-backed loans might see only the advantages and not the risks.

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
SEC charges fund manager First Eagle for improper distribution payments

The firm and its fund distributor will pay $40 million to settle claims in what the SEC says is 'first' in an ongoing series of investigations.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Morgan Stanley head count dips to record low
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
Morgan Stanley head count dips to record low

Largest firm by number of advisers cedes ground with 3% one-year drop; executives point to shedding of lower producers.

By Mason Braswell