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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
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
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
WIREHOUSES JAN 25, 2018
Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley use contrary tactics to keep advisers

Wells is helping brokers transition to independence within the firm, while Morgan is taking them to court.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower unveils free 401(k) diagnostic tool

Providers keep trying to up the game by offering additional services for retirement plan advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower Retirement finds reason to give clients projected vision of future

New research shows participants prepare better for retirement if they're told how their savings will translate into monthy income.

By Robert Steyer
OPINION JAN 25, 2018
Why diversity and inclusion should matter to advisers

Consider new hiring practices, employee training and other steps to offer an inclusive culture to employees and clients.

By Paul Zettl
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.

By Blaine F. Aikin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 25, 2018
Major financial trade groups to CFP Board: Slow the effort to raise mark's fiduciary standard

Major financial trade groups want the Securities and Exchange Commission to go first.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2018
Wells Fargo erasing hurdles for advisers looking to move to its IBD

If advisers commit to staying at FiNet for a two-to-three year period, they will not have to pay Wells the fees it currently charges advisers switching channels.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2018
Fidelity pushes Vanguard to compete on brand in 401(k) plans

With Fidelity imposing an additional fee, Vanguard likely will look less attractive compared with comparably priced index-fund providers, advisers said.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $878,712 to broker wrongfully terminated by Ameriprise

But suspension remains in effect until April

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2018
As two wirehouses bail, RIAs flock to broker protocol

Small RIAs see only the upside of joining the agreement, which allows them to recruit without fear of litigation

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2018
Finra suspends, fines broker for posting fake sex ads

Paul Betenbaugh admitted to impersonating a former Edward Jones colleague on Craigslist to disparage the competitor.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 23, 2018
Finra arbitrators award more than $4 million in case against rogue broker

The settlement would make the harmed investors whole, but can they collect?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.