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Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2019
Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers

California couple fighting a $27 million disgorgement order argue the agency lacks the power to demand the penalty.

By Bloomberg
North Carolina-based firm acquires $600M RIA founded by Arthur Laffer
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2019
North Carolina-based firm acquires $600M RIA founded by Arthur Laffer

Mr. Laffer was the creator of the Laffer Curve, which was popularized in the 1970s

By Bloomberg
Volatility expected to rise in 2020, say ultrahigh-net-worth investors
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2019
Volatility expected to rise in 2020, say ultrahigh-net-worth investors

Nationwide study finds one-quarter of wealthy investors don't use an adviser.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor Group, Cetera Financial seen as potential buyers of Ladenburg Thalmann
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2019
Advisor Group, Cetera Financial seen as potential buyers of Ladenburg Thalmann

Ladenburg should command a price of at least $1 billion, based on its enterprise value.

By Bruce Kelly
National auto-IRA program would boost U.S. retirement savings
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2019
National auto-IRA program would boost U.S. retirement savings

The retirement savings deficit would fall by $456 billion, according to new research.

By Greg Iacurci
States considering rules for how advisers charge subscription fees
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2019
States considering rules for how advisers charge subscription fees

Guidance from NASAA likely to warn advisers not to charge monthly fee for advice alone.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Florida's Broward Health pulls $93 million from Ken Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Florida's Broward Health pulls $93 million from Ken Fisher

Broward's board to seek new partner for its pension and investment assets.

By Bloomberg
UBS looking to deploy fintech to reach mass affluent
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS looking to deploy fintech to reach mass affluent

Firm isn't alone in its quest to move down market through technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS broker duo managing $1.4 billion at UBS sets up RIA business
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS broker duo managing $1.4 billion at UBS sets up RIA business

Terry Cook, Kyle Caouette and 11-person team form Parcion Private Wealth in Seattle area

By InvestmentNews
Nationwide gives wholesalers the heave-ho
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Nationwide gives wholesalers the heave-ho

The $65 billion asset management firm is bypassing financial advisers to focus on outsourced model portfolio platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity to launch program for 401(k) participants to draw down accounts
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Fidelity to launch program for 401(k) participants to draw down accounts

Rollout comes as retirement income has emerged as a primary challenge in the 401k) market.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra slaps $20,000 fine on former JMP Securities analyst
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Finra slaps $20,000 fine on former JMP Securities analyst

Michael King Jr. wrote research reports on the company offering him a job.

By InvestmentNews
Hybrid firm managing $1 billion switches to Commonwealth from Securian
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $1 billion switches to Commonwealth from Securian

Pennsylvania-based Legacy Planning Partners has four partners and 30 advisers and staff

By InvestmentNews
Is this the moment when financial planning becomes a profession?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Is this the moment when financial planning becomes a profession?

A membership organization for certified financial planners could help make it happen.

By Michael Ross
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Building an emotional connection can grow your business

Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends

By Ryan Sullivan
Navigating the RIA ecosystem
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Navigating the RIA ecosystem

Firms that maintain open architecture and touch points will endure and grow.

By David Canter
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS broker duo managing $1.4 billion at UBS sets up RIA business

Terry Cook, Kyle Caouette and 11-person team form Parcion Private Wealth in Seattle area

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Nationwide gives wholesalers the heave-ho

The $65 billion asset management firm is bypassing financial advisers to focus on outsourced model portfolio platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS looking to deploy fintech to reach mass affluent

Firm isn't alone in its quest to move down market through technology.

By Ryan W. Neal