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4 areas advisers should investigate before leaping to another firm
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
4 areas advisers should investigate before leaping to another firm

Critical subtleties can make or break a transition.

By Jim Baka
Los Angeles pulls $500 million from Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Los Angeles pulls $500 million from Fisher

More than $2.5 billion has been divested from the firm in the wake of Ken Fisher's comments earlier this month.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Specialize in serving women? You'd better know Social Security strategies

Mary Beth Franklin describes why this income source is so critical for women in retirement.

By Liz Skinner
Heads of Raymond James, Ameriprise say race to zero is getting murky
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Heads of Raymond James, Ameriprise say race to zero is getting murky

CEOs of both firms say they're in the dark about UBS' move to cut fees on some accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
TD Ameritrade adds ESG portfolios to 529 plan

Firm's Nebraska plan is available nationally.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
TD's Skip Schweiss says he'll do whatever it takes to avoid conflicts as president of FPA

The FPA's 2021 president-elect said there are plans in place for dealing with potential conflicts

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Finra fines BNP Paribas $15 million for AML violations

Fine also covers supervisory failures involving penny stocks.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Finra fines former Merrill top broker $15,000 over falsified CE

Bruce Lee also suspended for 18 months

By InvestmentNews
Los Angeles pulls $500 million from Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2019
Los Angeles pulls $500 million from Fisher

More than $2.5 billion has been divested from the firm in the wake of Ken Fisher's comments earlier this month.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2019
Why more seniors are working longer

Improved health, changing job characteristics and Social Security rules are responsible for the graying workforce.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former rep $25,000 over unauthorized trades at two firms
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Finra fines former rep $25,000 over unauthorized trades at two firms

Steven Yellen's trading at Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise violated rules, Finra rules.

By InvestmentNews
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice

GPB's chief compliance officer stole information from SEC during its investigation: DOJ.

By Bruce Kelly
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

By Jamie Hopkins
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?
OPINION OCT 23, 2019
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?

The market is hot, but the balance could shift if too many advisers seek a buyer.

By Fred Barstein
Juncture Wealth Strategies team joining Integrated Partners
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Juncture Wealth Strategies team joining Integrated Partners

Juncture, with $200 million in AUM, is unwinding and the adviser team will work for Integrated Partners as IARs.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.