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Social Security COLA for 2019 will be 2.8 percent
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2018
Social Security COLA for 2019 will be 2.8 percent

It's the largest annual cost-of-living increase in benefits since 2012.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Cetera purges board after being bought by Genstar Capital
BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2018
Cetera purges board after being bought by Genstar Capital

Former CEOs of eMoney Advisors and Lincoln Financial Network among those replaced with those having ties to the new private equity owner.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity sued again for 401(k) plan mismanagement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2018
Fidelity sued again for 401(k) plan mismanagement

The company settled a similar self-dealing lawsuit four years ago for $12 million.

By Greg Iacurci
Allianz dumps its IBD
BROKER DEALERS OCT 11, 2018
Allianz dumps its IBD

Advisor Group broker-dealer picks up Questar Capital from Allianz.

By Bruce Kelly
Jay Clayton rejects Trump tweet calling for less frequent earnings reports
FINTECH OCT 11, 2018
Jay Clayton rejects Trump tweet calling for less frequent earnings reports

SEC chairman says quarterly reporting isn't likely to change

By Bloomberg
Tesla penalty emphasizes aggressive year-end for SEC enforcement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2018
Tesla penalty emphasizes aggressive year-end for SEC enforcement

Regulator's fines surged to $2.59 billion in the six months ended in September, up from $9.8 million in the first half

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker in Florida
WIREHOUSES OCT 10, 2018
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker in Florida

Broker allegedly manipulated a client account to maintain his status for working with international clients.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators brought hammer down on unregistered advisers more than registered ones in 2017
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2018
State regulators brought hammer down on unregistered advisers more than registered ones in 2017

But NASAA said among cases brought against registered entities, the number of investment adviser cases 'significantly outnumbered' broker-dealer cases for the first time.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After setting up phony accounts, ex-Wells Fargo broker stole money
WIREHOUSES OCT 10, 2018
After setting up phony accounts, ex-Wells Fargo broker stole money

Finra bars Thomas A. Davis, who worked in Hilton Head Island, S.C., for Wells Fargo Bank.

By Bruce Kelly
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service
RIAS OCT 10, 2018
Robinhood launches self-built custody and clearing service

Company follows in the footsteps of discount brokerages like Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade that leveraged retail brokerage platforms 30 years ago.

By Ryan W. Neal
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
FOMO, social media driving millennials' investing decisions

Wealth managers are being forced to reassess the services they provide to this generation.

By Bloomberg
TD limits number of advisers invited to conference — and not everybody likes it
RIAS OCT 10, 2018
TD limits number of advisers invited to conference — and not everybody likes it

Only custodial clients with $75 million or more in AUM will receive an invitation.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2018
RIA revenue growth on the rise, but smart firms are prepared for it all

Armed with the 2018 Pricing and Profitability study, learn how to navigate any path forward by focusing on key areas like adviser capacity, training, strategic marketing and a disciplined sales process.

By Gabriel Garcia, Managing Director, BNY Mellon's Pershing Advisor Solutions
Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
RIAS OCT 09, 2018
Baird adds $610 million by recruiting teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

Addition of three veteran advisers brings Baird's 2018 recruiting count to 40.

By Jeff Benjamin
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 09, 2018
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better

Finra charged Stanley Niekras in 2016 with violating industry catch all Rule 2010, but couldn't produce testimony from key witnesses.

By Bruce Kelly
Investment firm co-founded by Al Gore involved in $2.2M fintech deal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2018
Investment firm co-founded by Al Gore involved in $2.2M fintech deal

Generation Investment Management, Canadian pension fund team up to acquire control of wealth-management services provider FNZ.

By Bloomberg
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America
BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2018
LPL reels in $275 million team from Securities America

Colorado firm JBA Wealth Management moves to LPL.

By Bruce Kelly
Using an IRA to fund an HSA
IRA ALERT OCT 09, 2018
Using an IRA to fund an HSA

A qualified HSA funding distribution gives clients a one-time chance for a tax-free distribution of funds from an individual retirement account.

By Ed Slott
New Jersey could be first in fiduciary 'blue wave' with pending proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2018
New Jersey could be first in fiduciary 'blue wave' with pending proposal

State poised to jump to lead in resisting forthcoming SEC advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ask the Ethicist: Should a CFP file an ethics complaint about an insurance commission?
OPINION OCT 09, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: Should a CFP file an ethics complaint about an insurance commission?

Two planners had a role in arranging a business owner's insurance policy, and one is not happy with how the compensation was handled.

By Dan Candura