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Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers
FINTECH JUL 19, 2019
Advisor Group rolls out cybersecurity program for broker-dealers

Insurance, data-backup, auditing and monitoring are among the components of CyberGuard

By Ryan W. Neal
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2019
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department

Investor advocates wonder whether Eugene Scalia personally holds positions he advocated in court, while financial industry groups welcome the nomination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
US rate of gray divorce has doubled since the 90s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2019
US rate of gray divorce has doubled since the 90s

Even very wealthy can find it financially draining, emotionally harrowing — and messy.

By Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs has what other 401(k) firms want
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2019
Goldman Sachs has what other 401(k) firms want

The firm's suite of wealth management services can cater to the full spectrum of 401(k) participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Why a culture of compliance is critical
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

By Bloomberg
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services
RIAS JUL 18, 2019
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services

Investors pounce, driving shares of the TAMP up 19% in first-day trading

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence

Brokerage calls decision 'unwarranted and excessive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2019
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid

Ron Jaeger moves to Gladstone Wealth Group's office in Red Bank, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?
RIAS JUL 18, 2019
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?

With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA
RIAS JUL 18, 2019
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA

The serial acquirer's latest addition is AEPG Wealth Strategies of Warren, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James

Lee Henderson and George Hutter form eponymous firm in New Orleans.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage

The reported $2 billion deal could close within a month, adding 100,000 new clients to Schwab's adviser referral program.

By Jeff Benjamin
Money management for social media stars
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Money management for social media stars

Influencers on YouTube are drawing the attention of wealth managers looking to expand their client bases.

By Bloomberg
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2019
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut sue Trump administration once again over 2017 tax law's most contentious provision.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2019
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James

Amy Sabin moves to Steward Partners Global Advisory in Dallas.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020

After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.

By Bruce Kelly