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Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'

Employee for advertising agency Publicis claims the record keeper received undisclosed payments from other fund companies.

By Bloomberg
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early
OPINION APR 08, 2019
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early

RIA firms need to make concerted efforts to find next-gen talent, such as setting up internships and building awareness of their firms

By Kate Healy
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it

Shlomo Benartzi says fiduciary responsibility extends to digital design of web pages for participants, which can influence decisions more than the composition of investment menus.

By Greg Iacurci
FAANGs' $800 billion rally has retail investors calling it quits
EQUITIES APR 08, 2019
FAANGs' $800 billion rally has retail investors calling it quits

As Mom and Pop abandon the big tech companies, many are buying cannabis companies.

By Bloomberg
A disruptive force no one is talking about ...
FINTECH APR 08, 2019
A disruptive force no one is talking about ...

These are the business concerns that advisers should be planning for now

By InvestmentNews
Washington wants to ease student loan burden
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
College costs can sink parents, too
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2019
College costs can sink parents, too

Student debt is often associated with young people taking out loans and putting off rites of passage after graduation to repay them. But mom and dad often sacrifice more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

By InvestmentNews
UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads
FINTECH APR 05, 2019
UBS develops new wealth management app for iPads

Client information will feed directly into advisers' workstations, so they'll know when a client adds a new financial goal.

By Ryan W. Neal
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2019
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL

Strategic Retirement Partners is joining GRP Financial, an LPL super-OSJ.

By Greg Iacurci
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
FINTECH APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

By Bloomberg
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2019
Marsh & McLennan acquires Centurion, a $16 billion retirement group

Acquisitions in the retirement plan market are heating up.

By Greg Iacurci
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.