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LPL and Independent Financial Partners lose $10 billion retirement group
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2018
LPL and Independent Financial Partners lose $10 billion retirement group

Departure by Retirement Benefits Group comes on the heels of IFP's decision to start up its own broker-dealer.

By Greg Iacurci
Ex-Wells Fargo brokers sue for damages, claiming they lost business in wake of scandals
WIREHOUSES OCT 18, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo brokers sue for damages, claiming they lost business in wake of scandals

In a Finra arbitration complaint, two brokers allege that Wells Fargo's problems damaged their business.

By Bruce Kelly
What is your social media style?
FINTECH OCT 17, 2018
What is your social media style?

Whether you know it or not, you have one — and your style says a lot about you.

By Scott Kleinberg
401(k) record keepers seek new revenue streams to 'save themselves'
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2018
401(k) record keepers seek new revenue streams to 'save themselves'

Service providers are getting pinched by fee compression.

By Greg Iacurci
HSBC launching robo-adviser to expand wealth management footprint
FINTECH OCT 17, 2018
HSBC launching robo-adviser to expand wealth management footprint

The bank sees the technology, built in partnership with Marstone, as the key to its U.S. growth strategy.

By Ryan W. Neal
Solving the Adviser Talent Shortage: Diversity & Inclusion
OPINION OCT 17, 2018
Solving the Adviser Talent Shortage: Diversity & Inclusion

By IN Research and Fidelity
Morgan Stanley's wealth management revenue up, adviser headcount down
WIREHOUSES OCT 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley's wealth management revenue up, adviser headcount down

Third-quarter wealth management revenue was $4.4 billion, even as adviser workforce slipped 1% from last year.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity launches digital marketplace for technology integrations
FINTECH OCT 16, 2018
Fidelity launches digital marketplace for technology integrations

Advisers can use the Integration Xchange to browse Fidelity APIs and third-party tools.

By Ryan W. Neal
Can investment advisers disclose away all conflicts? Can brokers?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2018
Can investment advisers disclose away all conflicts? Can brokers?

There's still disagreement over whether disclosure and informed client consent are enough to satisfy a fiduciary's obligation to act in the client's best interest.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Wells Fargo broker complaint wins class action status in fight over deferred compensation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo broker complaint wins class action status in fight over deferred compensation

Broker alleges he was cheated out of $200,000 in compensation protected by ERISA.

By Bruce Kelly
Captrust acquires $1.4 billion wealth shop
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2018
Captrust acquires $1.4 billion wealth shop

The purchase of FCE Group continues Captrust's strategy of boosting its wealth management business.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC commissioner Stein suggests Congress address differing broker, adviser standards
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 16, 2018
SEC commissioner Stein suggests Congress address differing broker, adviser standards

She said lawmakers may have to change 'solely incidental' language that lets brokers give advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity launches company to custody and trade cryptocurrencies
FINTECH OCT 15, 2018
Fidelity launches company to custody and trade cryptocurrencies

New business will make digital assets available to hedge funds, family offices and other institutional investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
New Jersey releases uniform fiduciary standard pre-proposal, seeks comments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 15, 2018
New Jersey releases uniform fiduciary standard pre-proposal, seeks comments

Document suggests the proposed SEC advice rule is too weak.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Providing incentives for annuities within retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2018
Providing incentives for annuities within retirement plans

To mature into a strong safety net, plans need to be able to deliver guaranteed lifetime income.

By Bloomberg
Merrill to continue pay plan that rewards advisers for new clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 15, 2018
Merrill to continue pay plan that rewards advisers for new clients

So far in 2018, Merrill Lynch has seen the best performance in this area in the last five years.

By Bruce Kelly
What Elon Musk can teach advisers about social media
FINTECH OCT 15, 2018
What Elon Musk can teach advisers about social media

To avoid a run-ins with regulators, advisers should run posts by a compliance team.

By Ryan W. Neal
Unleashing my power with Tony Robbins
OPINION OCT 15, 2018
Unleashing my power with Tony Robbins

A recent event by the motivational guru illuminated the role human needs play in a happy life and successful business

By Julia Carlson
Social Security and the fear of missing out
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2018
Social Security and the fear of missing out

How to lower expectations when clients think they're owed a bigger Social Security benefit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 13, 2018
The midterm elections: What's at stake for financial advisers

A shift in control of the House could change the course of important issues, including the SEC advice rule, tax reform and retirement policies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.