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$4 billion hybrid RIA to leave LPL
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2017
$4 billion hybrid RIA to leave LPL

Resources Investment Advisors also has affiliate retirement-focused advisory firms with $6 billion in assets, but it's uncertain whether they will follow suit and depart LPL.

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2017
Ron Carson reveals friction with LPL led to move to Cetera

Carson ends a 28-year relationship by moving his firm from LPL to Cetera.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2017
2017 to be year of independent broker-dealer mergers

A looming fiduciary rule, combined with regulations limiting product sales, have experts predicting more consolidation is inevitable

By Bruce Kelly
Dan Arnold, LPL's new CEO, to be in the spotlight during earnings call
BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2017
Dan Arnold, LPL's new CEO, to be in the spotlight during earnings call

After a tough first month on the job, Dan Arnold will need to be in "damage control mode" as he faces analysts and investors for the first time, according to an industry recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
Trouble keeping Next Gen advisers motivated? It may be normal

Study finds worker happiness declines, stress increases after first-year honeymoon

By InvestmentNews
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson
RIAS FEB 07, 2017
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson

Brian Ourand admitted taking $250,000 from the former heavyweight champion and $500,000 from former NBA star Glen Rice and at least two other pro athletes.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2017
Fidelity survey finds advisers still focusing on DOL rule implementation

Almost half of advisers haven't slowed their compliance plans despite talk of delays

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
3 non-traditional methods for acquiring a financial advisory practice or book of business

Buyers may find that the path to acquiring the scale they want is much more achievable than they thought.

By David Grau Sr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2017
Senator Elizabeth Warren tells acting DOL secretary, 'Financial firms back fiduciary rule'

Twenty-one firms have responded to a Jan. 19 letter challenging them to resist the Trump administration's efforts to stop the regulation, Ms. Warren told Acting Labor Secretary Edward Hugler.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 07, 2017
How do you deploy cash in this market?

Putting fresh money to work in today's market can be particularly worrisome, with the S&P 500 currently selling for 21 times its past 12 months' earnings.

By John Waggoner
Hamilton ticket investor sues BD over its due diligence in alleged $81 million Ponzi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2017
Hamilton ticket investor sues BD over its due diligence in alleged $81 million Ponzi

Adam Blank on Monday filed the lawsuit in U.S. district court, southern district of New York against Tripoint Global Equities, related entities and executives. Mr. Blank, and associated trusts, made $1.5 million in investments into the alleged scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH FEB 07, 2017
Most advisers' cybersecurity training insufficient

Firms would be better off with shorter, more frequent sessions for employeees

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2017
Trump executive order may prevent guidance on employee benefits issues

An order aimed at reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs could sow confusion over issues such as executive compensation and the fate of planned rules affecting employer retirement plans.

By Marcia S. Wagner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
How to pick the right active manager

It's important to know how to evaluate fund strategies to determine whether managers embody skill, conviction, opportunity and patience.

By Steve Graziano
Former Wells Fargo Advisors rep barred by Finra for excessive trading in elderly client's account
WIREHOUSES FEB 06, 2017
Former Wells Fargo Advisors rep barred by Finra for excessive trading in elderly client's account

The level of trading was unsuitable for the client given her age, risk tolerance and income needs, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2017
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have wills

Most Republicans have one, but just 38% of Democrats do; two-thirds of parents with young kids are intestate

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2017
Investors mix target-date funds and other investments to pursue specific strategies

Defined contribution plan participants who mix strategies “seem to be conducting reasonable investment practices,” according to new research from Vanguard.

By Robert Steyer
FINTECH FEB 06, 2017
Fiserv to offer robo to its adviser, bank clients

Fintech firm will make the Marstone digital-advice platform available to the 13,000 financial institutions it works with.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2017
What will the estate tax look like under Trump?

The new president wants to get rid of the tax, but details are sketchy, leaving estate-tax planning in limbo. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170205/FREE/170209957&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Estate-tax flux could boost grantor trusts</a>)</b></i>

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2017
Two ways to boost Social Security benefits

Working longer and postponing benefits can increase future payments.

By Mary Beth Franklin