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SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling

Agency said high court's decision in Kokesh only applies to monetary sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents

Securities regulator says more than 1,600 agents and managers had lapsed registrations.

By InvestmentNews
Low interest rates boost this estate planning strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2019
Low interest rates boost this estate planning strategy

A type of trust known as a GRAT allows for larger tax-free transfers when interest rates are low

By Greg Iacurci
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia is also facing SEC civil charges that she lied about the performance of her fund, Broad Reach Capital.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Helping clients crack the code on Social Security
OPINION AUG 27, 2019
Helping clients crack the code on Social Security

It's critical that advisers educate clients about the benefits and trade-offs related to claiming Social Security at various ages.

By Katherine Roy
Duo managing $1.5 billion move to firm that operates network of family offices
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 27, 2019
Duo managing $1.5 billion move to firm that operates network of family offices

Jonathan Williams and Kevin Curtis will open office in Harrisburg, Pa. for Summit Trail Advisors

By InvestmentNews
Robo-advisers are dead. Long live digital advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2019
Robo-advisers are dead. Long live digital advisers

Worksites provide huge opportunity for 401(k) advisers to integrate fintech solutions.

By Fred Barstein
Hybrid firm managing $225 million switches to LPL from Ameriprise
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $225 million switches to LPL from Ameriprise

Philadelphia, Pa.-based Barry A. Rucks & Associates uses B-D and RIA platforms

By InvestmentNews
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2019
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy

Because they were unconventional, the wills could be challenged.

By Greg Iacurci
AI, blockchain should be high priority for record keepers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2019
AI, blockchain should be high priority for record keepers

What would the 401(k) industry look like if firms could start with a blank slate instead of a legacy platform?

By Ryan W. Neal
Disruptive look at the confluence of digital and human advice
OPINION AUG 26, 2019
Disruptive look at the confluence of digital and human advice

Technology is transforming the advice business, and managing the full household portfolio in a comprehensive way is the new standard.

By Jack Sharry
Team managing $100 million at Morgan Stanley leaves to form hybrid
RIAS AUG 26, 2019
Team managing $100 million at Morgan Stanley leaves to form hybrid

PrairieFire Wealth Planning uses B-D, RIA platforms of Sanctuary Wealth.

By InvestmentNews
When to buy Medigap insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2019
When to buy Medigap insurance

Rise in Medigap premiums is outpacing Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and the disparity is likely to get worse in 2020.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Annuity yield in short supply as interest rates falter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 23, 2019
Annuity yield in short supply as interest rates falter

Few highly rated insurers are offering fixed annuities guaranteeing more than 3%, a challenge for advisers in search of yield for clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Verbal agreement became a succession plan
RIAS AUG 23, 2019
Verbal agreement became a succession plan

How to buy an RIA in the middle of a global financial crisis.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley team managing $210 million joins Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2019
Morgan Stanley team managing $210 million joins Raymond James

Five-adviser group in Tucson, Ariz., moves to firm's employee unit.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley team managing $345 million moves to Stifel
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2019
Morgan Stanley team managing $345 million moves to Stifel

Five-advisor Huggins Winders Group joins firm in Tallahassee, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2019
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P

High levels of debt could be impacted by declining interest rates, the debt rating firm says.

By Bruce Kelly
Captrust acquires $3.7 billion San Antonio-based RIA
RIAS AUG 22, 2019
Captrust acquires $3.7 billion San Antonio-based RIA

South Texas Money Management has 60 employees and offices throughout Texas.

By Bloomberg
Dawn Bennett appeals conviction of running $20 million Ponzi
RIAS AUG 22, 2019
Dawn Bennett appeals conviction of running $20 million Ponzi

In July, Ms. Bennett was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

By Bruce Kelly