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FiNet group managing $675 million becomes an RIA
RIAS AUG 01, 2018
FiNet group managing $675 million becomes an RIA

Wells Fargo, FiNet, punta gorda, florida, landsberg bennett, Michael W. Landsberg, Lew Bennett, Anthony C. Dubbaneh, Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, Merrill Lynch

By Bloomberg
Former dissident candidate for Finra board now runs with board imprimatur
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2018
Former dissident candidate for Finra board now runs with board imprimatur

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why the 'Father of the 401(k)' is both right and wrong about small plans
OPINION AUG 01, 2018
Why the 'Father of the 401(k)' is both right and wrong about small plans

Small 401(k) plans may have flaws, such as cost, but there are trade-offs involved in using alternate solutions.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2018
Get Ready to Guide Clients Through Income Distribution

If you can't guide retirees through income distribution, it could prove costly. Learn tips and strategies to help get started helping clients through this new stage in life.

By Zach Parker, Securities America vice president of Wealth Management Product Strategy
Merger and acquisition activity drops dramatically in the second quarter
RIAS JUL 31, 2018
Merger and acquisition activity drops dramatically in the second quarter

While the number of deals is declining, the size of the average deal is growing.

By Bloomberg
Vitesse Media to buy InvestmentNews in $27.1M deal
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2018
Vitesse Media to buy InvestmentNews in $27.1M deal

London-based buyer to gain toehold in U.S. media market in transaction expected to close mid-August. InvestmentNews leadership team remains intact.

By InvestmentNews
Waddell & Reed continues to shed brokers, though productivity rises
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2018
Waddell & Reed continues to shed brokers, though productivity rises

Adviser headcount was down 3.4% in second quarter, but productivity was up 35%.

By Bruce Kelly
Four Wells Fargo reps managing $550 million go indie with Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUL 31, 2018
Four Wells Fargo reps managing $550 million go indie with Raymond James

Each will operate his own businesses from one location in Roswell, Ga.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity seeks injunction against rep who oversaw $2.7 billion
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Fidelity seeks injunction against rep who oversaw $2.7 billion

Laurence Rollins accused of taking trade secrets to new employer.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Indexing capital gains for inflation would be tax windfall for clients

Observers say the proposal could open up areas of arbitrage, depending on how it's drafted

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Brokerages unnerved by parts of SEC advice rule that echo DOL fiduciary rule

Industry lobbyist suggests regulator avoid 'prescriptive' language for mitigating conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies
FINTECH JUL 31, 2018
Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies

Report outlines more that 80 recommendations for lawmakers and regulators.

By Brian Croce
7 Surprising Facts About the Social Security Earnings Test
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2018
7 Surprising Facts About the Social Security Earnings Test

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

By Mary Beth Franklin
NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2018
NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the university did not act imprudently with employee retirement plans.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wall Street fears new international tax
WIREHOUSES JUL 30, 2018
Wall Street fears new international tax

Levy on overseas profits was aimed at tech and pharma companies, but quirks in the way it's calculated mean it's likely to hit big banks.

By Bloomberg
Millennial heirs go to summer camp
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2018
Millennial heirs go to summer camp

Wealth managers host workshops for the offspring of rich clients to build their brands with the next generation.

By Bloomberg
Eight-person team managing $930 million leaves Merrill Lynch
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 30, 2018
Eight-person team managing $930 million leaves Merrill Lynch

Millennial-dominated group creates hybrid firm and links with Dynasty

By InvestmentNews
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2018
Morgan Stanley unveils compensation plan changes for 2019

The wirehouse's plan stresses pay incentives at the individual client level, such as for financial planning activity and net new assets.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout

Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.

By Ryan W. Neal