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Growth is a must, but watch out for the trap
OPINION MAR 19, 2019
Growth is a must, but watch out for the trap

In our rapidly evolving world, what was good enough for a business yesterday is not good enough today.

By Joe Duran
Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees

A second lawsuit has been filed alleging that the largest retirement plan record keeper received undisclosed kickbacks from mutual fund companies.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) record keepers competing with advisers on financial wellness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
401(k) record keepers competing with advisers on financial wellness

Advisers are also concerned that these programs are serving as distribution outlets for proprietary financial products.

By Greg Iacurci
Cresset Asset Management acquires $500 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2019
Cresset Asset Management acquires $500 million RIA

Evanston Advisors increases firm's market share in Chicago area.

By InvestmentNews
Succession plan success story
RIAS MAR 19, 2019
Succession plan success story

When the need arose, Tobias Financial was able to trigger the plan that it had put in place a few years early.

By Jeff Benjamin
5 building blocks to becoming a successful buyer
RIAS MAR 19, 2019
5 building blocks to becoming a successful buyer

RIA sellers want a buyer that has a brand and vision that align with their own, as well as a strategy to integrate and grow the business.

By Michael DeSola and Matt Sonnen
Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Choosing between a retroactive lump sum and a bigger monthly Social Security benefit

Some retirees can receive up to six months of back benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Florida RIA managing $1 billion joins The Colony Group
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Florida RIA managing $1 billion joins The Colony Group

Steinberg Global Asset Management brings Colony's AUM to $7 billion

By InvestmentNews
Principal-Wells Fargo retirement deal would be among largest ever
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2019
Principal-Wells Fargo retirement deal would be among largest ever

Acquisition would be in line with trend of record keepers seeking to gain scale to combat fee reduction.

By Greg Iacurci
Team managing $235 million switches from Horner Townsend to Kestra
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Team managing $235 million switches from Horner Townsend to Kestra

Three-adviser Gardner Wallace Financial Solutions is based in Addison, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
FPA butts heads with Michael Kitces over $8 million in 'missing' funds
RIAS MAR 18, 2019
FPA butts heads with Michael Kitces over $8 million in 'missing' funds

A Kitces blog post implying potential fraud and embezzlement triggers a biting FPA response.

By Jeff Benjamin
Former JPMorgan adviser starts $250 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2019
Former JPMorgan adviser starts $250 million RIA

Andrew Graham launches Jackson Square Capital in San Francisco.

By InvestmentNews
Finra panel dismisses $100 million case involving drop in Merrill Lynch stock
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
Finra panel dismisses $100 million case involving drop in Merrill Lynch stock

Former brokers bringing charges related to stock losses during financial crisis have had 15 cases proceed, 4 stopped so far.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars California adviser over $5.7 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
SEC bars California adviser over $5.7 million fraud

Craig Arsenault used client funds to make unsecured loans, agency says.

By InvestmentNews
SEC fines and censures Talimco for manipulating real estate auction
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
SEC fines and censures Talimco for manipulating real estate auction

RIA to pay $325,000 in penalties; former COO Grant Gardner Rogers fined $65,000

By InvestmentNews
Regulatory amnesty opens advisers' eyes to past wrongs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2019
Regulatory amnesty opens advisers' eyes to past wrongs

SEC, Finra shining spotlight on problems that can no longer be overlooked.

By crain-api
Broker team managing $200 million joins group linked to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 15, 2019
Broker team managing $200 million joins group linked to LPL

Boston-based advisers leave Northwestern Mutual for firm overseen by PAG.

By InvestmentNews
LPL's record recruiting year came with a cost — signing bonuses skyrocketed in 2018
BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2019
LPL's record recruiting year came with a cost — signing bonuses skyrocketed in 2018

The independent broker-dealer had $233.3 million in recruiting loans on its books, a 46% increase over 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo adds low productivity to a long list of challenges
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 15, 2019
Wells Fargo adds low productivity to a long list of challenges

Damage from scandals is forcing bank to develop new ways to motivate staff while spending more on compliance.

By Bloomberg
SEC promises revised advertising rule soon
RIAS MAR 15, 2019
SEC promises revised advertising rule soon

Investment Management director Dalia Blass says current rule disconnected from way world works.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.