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Finra makes its list to target hundreds of rogue individuals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2019
Finra makes its list to target hundreds of rogue individuals

The regulator sees patterns in the behavior and disclosures of high-risk brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman Sachs acquires United Capital
RIAS MAY 16, 2019
Goldman Sachs acquires United Capital

After a personal payday of $75 million or more, CEO Joe Duran plans to join Goldman in a senior position.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch duo managing $1 billion moves to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2019
Merrill Lynch duo managing $1 billion moves to Raymond James

William Seyle and Tim Hickey join employee unit in Allentown, Pa.

By InvestmentNews
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
LTC insurer offering co-pays to blunt soaring premium increases

John Hancock policyholders would get a discount on their premium in return for agreeing to pay a bigger portion of their claims in the future.

By Greg Iacurci
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2019
Michael Kitces says traditional retirement investment strategy is wrong

Instead of reducing equity exposure as clients age, data suggests doing the opposite.

By Ryan W. Neal
How Aspiriant's advisors help clients feel successful through giving
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2019
How Aspiriant's advisors help clients feel successful through giving

By Carla Flores
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
5 tactics to improve client retirement readiness

Morningstar's Sarah Newcomb says ensure clients aren't overwhelmed by having to make too many decisions, and are realistic about spending and saving.

By Ryan W. Neal
Millennials drawn to JPMorgan app offering free trades
FINTECH MAY 15, 2019
Millennials drawn to JPMorgan app offering free trades

Average user of bank's You Invest platform is 15 years younger than its typical customers.

By Bloomberg
Hybrid adviser managing $140 million switches affiliation from FSC to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2019
Hybrid adviser managing $140 million switches affiliation from FSC to LPL

Six-person Michigan Retirement Advisors is based in Bloomfield Hills.

By InvestmentNews
Assigning a chief diversity officer doesn't fix an inclusion issue
OPINION MAY 15, 2019
Assigning a chief diversity officer doesn't fix an inclusion issue

Many CDOs also have another full-time role that's unrelated to diversity and inclusion

By Gurinder S. Ahluwalia
Bob Oros of HighTower calls protocol exit 'form over substance'
RIAS MAY 15, 2019
Bob Oros of HighTower calls protocol exit 'form over substance'

The move 'clarifies' where the RIA consolidator is heading, CEO says.

By Jeff Benjamin
The world is flat and some people like it that way
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2019
The world is flat and some people like it that way

Change is hard, but these six wealth management trends won't wait.

By Steve Gresham
Finra rogue broker rule would affect 61 firms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 15, 2019
Finra rogue broker rule would affect 61 firms

Additional obligations would be imposed on these firms such as requiring them to create reserve accounts to pay unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity drops Goldman, brings securities lending in-house
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2019
Fidelity drops Goldman, brings securities lending in-house

As fees on index funds fall, revenue from businesses like stock lending becomes more important to asset managers.

By Bloomberg
Capital Group, bastion of active management, rebounds to $1.9 trillion
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 14, 2019
Capital Group, bastion of active management, rebounds to $1.9 trillion

American Funds sponsor still faces uncertain future as investors flock to low-cost, passive investing.

By Bloomberg
What does a Goldman-owned United Capital mean for advisers?
RIAS MAY 14, 2019
What does a Goldman-owned United Capital mean for advisers?

Purchase is most obviously a fit for Goldman's strategic vision.

By Ryan W. Neal
Private equity loves IBDs, but will that last?
BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2019
Private equity loves IBDs, but will that last?

Three big acquisitions in less than a year signals renewed life in the formerly beleaguered industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers need to reinvent how they deal with aging clients, says longevity expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2019
Advisers need to reinvent how they deal with aging clients, says longevity expert

Consumer expectations about aging and retirement are rapidly changing.

By Greg Iacurci
Digital is the present and future of adviser marketing
OPINION MAY 14, 2019
Digital is the present and future of adviser marketing

Online marketing takes serious expertise and commitment, but it's the best way to grow your brand.

By Scott Hanson
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2019
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments

Measure would allow companies to make contributions to retirement plans for employees paying down college debt.

By Greg Iacurci