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Saying goodbye to Jud Bergman
OPINION OCT 21, 2019
Saying goodbye to Jud Bergman

Three moments we shared that made Jud unique and the lessons he taught me about becoming a better businessperson.

By Joe Duran
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades

As industry race-to-zero accelerates, the broker-dealer offers free trades to small group of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients

Bank of America does away with limits on free trades for many during industry price war.

By Bruce Kelly
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.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 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
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Trio managing $380 million at Wells Fargo joins Janney

Christopher Ozazewski, Elizabeth Plunkett, Eric Decker are based in Bel Air, Md.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Merrill Lynch expands free trades for majority of online clients

Bank of America does away with limits on free trades for many during industry price war.

By Bruce Kelly
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades

As industry race-to-zero accelerates, the broker-dealer offers free trades to small group of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco

Let's use this unfortunate episode as a way to make the industry a better place for all of us.

By InvestmentNews
Effusive praise for a fallen captain
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Effusive praise for a fallen captain

Judson Taft Bergman was a true pioneer of the financial advisory industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Salary gains slow as firms anticipate dip

While revenue and profits continued to grow for advisory firms last year, most staffers have seen only limited increases in compensation as the industry braces for tougher times ahead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change

Changes in withholding rates meant many got the tax cut in small chunks in their paychecks, rather than in one large check after filing their tax return.

By Bloomberg
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart

Katherine Renfrew talks about balancing risk and reward while going off the beaten path.

By Jeff Benjamin
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
OPINION OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future

The sector risks being left behind as client demands change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.