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INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2019
Advisers serving $800 million in assets leave Ameriprise for LPL

Intellectual Capital Group is based in Spring Lake, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
Creative Planning makes first acquisition, adding $500 million in AUM
RIAS FEB 26, 2019
Creative Planning makes first acquisition, adding $500 million in AUM

Minneapolis-based Johnston Group will increase presence in Northern Plains.

By InvestmentNews
Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance
RIAS FEB 26, 2019
Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance

Citing Vanguard's research, Morningstar says advisers need to emphasize the value of behavioral coaching over portfolio management

By Jeff Benjamin
The 10 biggest threats for retirement plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
The 10 biggest threats for retirement plan advisers

A confluence of factors is poised to marginalize advisers providing 401(k) services over the next three years.

By Fred Barstein
Active managers change 401(k) sales divisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
Active managers change 401(k) sales divisions

Schroders, Cohen & Steers Inc. and ICMA-RC are examples of firms that have ramped up their investment teams as others have restructured or scaled back.

By Greg Iacurci
Reset your thinking for 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2019
Reset your thinking for 2019

Stocks are forward-looking; investors should be, too.

By Damian Ornani
Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs

There is no annual limit on out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

By Greg Iacurci
Most economists see U.S. recession by 2021
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 25, 2019
Most economists see U.S. recession by 2021

Majority also expect the Fed to continue raising rates this year, survey shows.

By Bloomberg
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank
WIREHOUSES FEB 25, 2019
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank

The bank's wealth management unit will use the name Merrill going forward.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2019
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Fidelity allegedly pockets tens of millions of dollars a year from the undisclosed kickbacks, at the expense of its retirement clients.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS team managing $738 million near Detroit leaves for Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 25, 2019
UBS team managing $738 million near Detroit leaves for Raymond James

Eleven-member group will join RJ's employee unit in Birmingham, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
All robo, no advice
OPINION FEB 25, 2019
All robo, no advice

Robo-advisers are here to stay but it's valid to criticize their limited planning options.

By Anders Jones
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2019
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say

NASAA asserts industry support of proposal proves it needs to be beefed up.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
RIAS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

By Jeff Benjamin
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
RIAS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
RIAS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

By crain-api
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline

Financial advisers are a valuable resource during trying times, and are in a unique position to help clients navigate the situation while minimizing the financial damage.

By Greg Iacurci
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business

From crafting a budget to serving as a sounding board, financial advisers can play an important role.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra expungement: More limitations on the way
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
Finra expungement: More limitations on the way

A Finra proposal would upend the existing landscape for removing customer complaints from advisers' records

By Joel M. Everest