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InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2018
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage

A look back at 20 events that rocked financial advisers and their clients, and helped shape our profession.

By InvestmentNews
Step one: Withdraw from the broker protocol
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2018
Step one: Withdraw from the broker protocol

Pulling out of the protocol proved to be one part of multipronged strategies by Morgan Stanley and UBS to reduce broker attrition. So far, their plans seem to be working.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees
RIAS NOV 09, 2018
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees

Commonwealth Financial's Wayne Bloom says brokers are turning in their Finra licenses and going fee-only

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign
WIREHOUSES NOV 09, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign

Claims his income is going from $300,000 to $91,000 as a result of his tarnished reputation.

By Ryan W. Neal
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2018
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill

For divorces finalized starting next year, spouses paying alimony will no longer be able to deduct those payments.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT

IMS Securities withdrew its Finra registration in 2017, and was expelled from the industry this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2018
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit

Wealth management head Jay Welker, a focus of many complaints, announced plans to retire on Tuesday

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2018
UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles

Swiss bank could face billions of dollars in fines from French and US authorities.

By Bloomberg
Avoiding management overload by delegating
RIAS NOV 09, 2018
Avoiding management overload by delegating

Julia Carlson learned to manage her fast-growing practice by spreading responsibility and accountability across the leadership team.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units
WIREHOUSES NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units

Move comes as the bank aims to cut costs by $4 billion

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit

The business could fetch as much as $1 billion, sources say.

By Bloomberg
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2018
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers

Investor advocates: Agency still has a lot of work to do on Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL proposes rule to reduce leakage in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2018
DOL proposes rule to reduce leakage in 401(k) plans

Proposal promotes 'auto-portability' as a way to reconnect plan participants with retirement savings they've left behind.

By Greg Iacurci
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 08, 2018
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions

The lawsuit comes days after an LPL broker filed a similar legal complaint.

By Greg Iacurci
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital
RIAS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

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By Jeff Benjamin
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity
ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2018
Commonwealth advisers turning to private equity

IBD's advisers have invested $70 million of client money in PE funds over the past two years.

By Bruce Kelly
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Employees can now save in a 401(k) by using a credit card

EvoShare provides workers with credit-card perks in the form of contributions to a retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2018
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation

The award follows a similar award last month when former Credit Suisse broker Brian Chilton was awarded $844,621 in deferred compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2018
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal

The Investor Advisory Committee suggests clarifying that Regulation Best Interest is a fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2018
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers

While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.