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Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC

Cornelius Peterson pled guilty to adviser and bank fraud in theft of retirement savings.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put

Firm has seen little attrition since it dumped the broker protocol last fall, Gorman says.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIAS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000

Firm sold products that seniors didn't understand, Massachusetts state regulator says.

By Bloomberg
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye
OPINION JUL 18, 2018
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye

While hugely popular, they are still no cure-all

By Nir Kaissar
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans

Some advisers think this indicates other providers will pivot in light of DOL fiduciary rule's death.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
RIAS JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 18, 2018
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales

State insurance commissioners don't include life products in their annuity suitability reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security scam alert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Social Security scam alert

Beware of suspicious calls demanding personal information.

By Mary Beth Franklin
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2018
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions

Four Northeastern states argue that the limit on SALT deductions infringes on their rights

By Bloomberg
Record 48 RIA mergers and acquisitions took place in Q2
RIAS JUL 17, 2018
Record 48 RIA mergers and acquisitions took place in Q2

Consolidators were involved in 22 of the deals, says Echelon Partners.

By Bloomberg
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2018
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records

Order says firm didn't record $600,000 for broker's sports tickets as compensation.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera Financial Group close to announcing its acquisition by private equity
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2018
Cetera Financial Group close to announcing its acquisition by private equity

Details of sale to one or more P-E firms could be announced as early as today.

By Bruce Kelly
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million
RIAS JUL 17, 2018
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million

Company's revised goal from $100 million could be a sign RIA valuations are rising.

By Jeff Benjamin
Former broker receives extra jail time for defrauding own mother
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2018
Former broker receives extra jail time for defrauding own mother

Franklin Marone pleaded guilty to perjury and false filings last week.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts

Observers say that advisers delivering financial wellness programs to 401(k) plans should take note.

By Greg Iacurci
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group
BROKER DEALERS JUL 17, 2018
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group

The private-equity firm has previously invested in such companies as Mercer Advisors and AssetMark.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House

Measures would make it easier for small businesses to join pooled plans and provide companies with incentives to use auto enrollment, escalation

By Hazel Bradford
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2018
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House

Measures included in package of 32 bipartisan bills meant to ease rules, spur investment

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge

State-backed IRAs offer creative savings solutions for millions of workers.

By Mary Beth Franklin