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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.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
3 Advantages of Fixed Indexed Annuities

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

By Jamie Hopkins
Merrill Lynch trio managing $256 million moves to Ameriprise
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Merrill Lynch trio managing $256 million moves to Ameriprise

Craig Stiles, Gregory Miller and Nathan Clark join employee unit in Lansing, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
Smaller RIAs are selling like hotcakes
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Smaller RIAs are selling like hotcakes

Deals during the first nine months of 2019 have already surpassed the total for all of 2018.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL proposes rule on digital 401(k) disclosures
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
DOL proposes rule on digital 401(k) disclosures

Employers will be able to default participants into receiving their plan disclosures electronically.

By Greg Iacurci
New Hampshire pulls $239 million from Ken Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
New Hampshire pulls $239 million from Ken Fisher

Its announcement brings the amount divested from his firm to more than $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
Merrill duo managing $700 million joins RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Merrill duo managing $700 million joins RIA

Boca-based Robert Marton and John Bute have joined Lido Advisors, headquartered in Los Angeles.

By Bloomberg
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $150 million move to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $150 million move to Raymond James

Roper Fields, Thomas Fields and B.V. Lawson join employee unit in Cool Springs, Tenn.

By InvestmentNews
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife
OPINION OCT 22, 2019
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife

A new law helps people determine what happens to their digital assets after they die, but the law's provisions only apply if they take specific action

By Amy Florian
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Merrill Lynch trio managing $256 million moves to Ameriprise

Craig Stiles, Gregory Miller and Nathan Clark join employee unit in Lansing, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Wells Fargo trio managing $225 million moves to RIA

Bratton DuBose, Daniel Bettencourt and Rebecca Damann join Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Bozeman, Mont.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
UBS eliminating SMA management fees

The company believes the move will help advisers compete for business.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $150 million move to Raymond James

Roper Fields, Thomas Fields and B.V. Lawson join employee unit in Cool Springs, Tenn.

By InvestmentNews
Inside Ken Fisher's private kingdom
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Inside Ken Fisher's private kingdom

His firm's hardball culture reels in billions.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte barred for role in churning account of HSN's co-founder

Her lawyer accuses Finra of throwing book at her while letting Morgan Stanley off the hook.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans

Elderly fraud often involves professional firms and companies, including banks, financial advisers, insurers and law firms.

By Bloomberg
Much expected of Charlie Scharf as he prepares to take helm of Wells Fargo
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2019
Much expected of Charlie Scharf as he prepares to take helm of Wells Fargo

The bank's stock has barely moved since its scandals began in September 2016

By Bloomberg
Fidelity pulls $500 million from Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Fidelity pulls $500 million from Fisher

Its move brings the total yanked from Fisher Investments so far to $1.8 billion.

By Bloomberg