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The rise of the female financial adviser
OPINION AUG 08, 2018
The rise of the female financial adviser

Boomers' wealth transfer and the industry's shift from investment management to financial planning are among the factors that may lead to more women in adviser roles

By Joni Youngwirth
SEC charges former J.P. Turner trader with entering fake trades
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2018
SEC charges former J.P. Turner trader with entering fake trades

Agency says Salvadore Palermo paid customers above-market prices for CDs

By InvestmentNews
Deluge of comment letters to SEC shows usual split on raising broker standards
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2018
Deluge of comment letters to SEC shows usual split on raising broker standards

Industry groups support SEC advice rule proposal, investor advocates call for overhaul.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Unregistered advisers linked to latest alleged South Florida lending fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2018
Unregistered advisers linked to latest alleged South Florida lending fraud

The SEC and U.S. Attorney's office are investigating an alleged loan fraud sold, at least in part, through a network of unregistered brokers and financial advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Enough with the surveys saying millennials need to save more for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2018
Enough with the surveys saying millennials need to save more for retirement

Sure, Gen Xers and baby boomers are saving more, but they also are likely earning higher incomes and closer to retiring.

By Ryan W. Neal
SIFMA: Regulation Best Interest raises bar on investor protection
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2018
SIFMA: Regulation Best Interest raises bar on investor protection

SEC advice rule proposal puts regulators, industry, investors in much better starting position than where we ended with DOL fiduciary rule.

By Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr.
Wages can boost Social Security taxes, Medicare premiums
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2018
Wages can boost Social Security taxes, Medicare premiums

Advisers must understand when individual or household income will trigger complex rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo discloses accidental foreclosures, tax credit probe
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2018
Wells Fargo discloses accidental foreclosures, tax credit probe

Regulators are looking at the bank's purchases of low-income housing credits, according to a filing.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Wells Fargo 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Wells Fargo 401(k) lawsuit

Participant argued that the plan could have offered a better-performing, nonproprietary TDF.

By Robert Steyer
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter

The student-loan refinancer projects it will be profitable again by the end of the year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

By Bloomberg
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit

A handful of other fund managers have settled similar allegations over the past two years.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service

Firm is one of a number of robo-advisers looking to capitalize on small 401(k) plans

By Greg Iacurci
Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees

In SEC roundtables, agency leaders hear ideas ranging from cost calculator to graphic illustrations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement

Westminster Financial Securities said to be reneging on agreement to pay elder client, including for a $200,000 bronze bear purportedly purchased from a broker's mother.

By Jeff Benjamin
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood
RIAS AUG 06, 2018
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood

Texas adviser embroiled in Seth Rich lawsuit says false charges cost him professionally and personally.

By Jeff Benjamin
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say

Ms. Lee, who has worked as an SEC enforcement attorney, would replace her former boss, Kara Stein.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2018
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird

Harry Buchanan Smith and team joins firm in Charlotte, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.

By Michael Kim
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers
OPINION AUG 04, 2018
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers

Best practices, such as building confidence and seeking out mentors, can bolster the professional journey of people from any community in the minority in a particular industry.

By Lule Demmissie
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test

Benefits lost to excess earnings are restored at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin