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RIAS MAR 06, 2018
Brokers managing $425 million exit Wells Fargo to form RIA

JGP Wealth Management in Portland, Ore., partners with Fidelity.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2018
40 Under 40 is back — nominate your best now

Sharp minds. Engaging personalities. We're searching for the advice industry's up-and-comers — and we need your help

By FGabriel
RIAS MAR 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch rep managing $150 million moves to Raymond James

Boston-based Phil Closuit joins the firm's employee broker-dealer.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2018
Sen. Warren introduces bill targeting unpaid Finra arbitration awards

Legislation directs the regulator to use fines to establish a pool of money to cover shortfalls.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Fidelity sues former rep, Merrill Lynch for soliciting clients

Fidelity claims Christopher Corcoran's conduct threatens approximately 200 Fidelity client households, representing more than $528 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Wall Street doesn't get much relief in Dodd-Frank reboot

The Senate bill seems intent on not helping the giant financial institutions that fueled populist anger in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch tries to avoid arbitration in dozens of cases with former executives

About 60 former wirehouse staff claim they lost about $400 million when their Merrill stock dropped in 2007-08 due to the firm's exposure to mortgage-backed securities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2018
Chipping away at entitlement reform

Chained CPI, increased means testing for Medicare and a proposed new payroll tax point to future action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS MAR 05, 2018
Mercer acquires $420 million Traust Sollus

New York RIA, which began as CPA firm, maintains tax orientation as a wealth manager.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker accused of accepting loans from clients

Michael Ralby declined to take part in the investigation, leading to the regulator's action.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.

By crain-api
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

Increased use of annuities and reverse mortgages could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 02, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley, UBS advisers prevail in TRO claims

The key to whether exiting brokers can beat temporary restraining orders from wirehouses is how they handle client information.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Warren, Daines bill would help establish a database for orphaned 401(k) accounts

National database would allow workers to check for forgotten 401(k) money after a job change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2018
BlackRock exploring funds that exclude gun makers, retailers

The world's largest asset manager is working with clients who want to eliminate exposure to firearms.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Pension risk transfers swelled nearly 70% in 2017

Employers have increasingly offloaded their pension liabilities to insurance companies as pensions have become costly to keep on the books.

By Greg Iacurci