Massachusetts' William Galvin charged the nation's largest independent B-D with failing to supervise a top-producing broker who allegedly committed fraud in selling unsuitable VAs.
Robo platforms are lifting client expectations.
Fidelity study finds RIA firm revenue yield fell to 69 basis points last year from between 72 and 73 basis points over the prior four years.
The longer the time period, the less likely they are to outperform.
The deal pushes Mercer toward $10 billion in assets under management
Admits to stealing money from a family's trusts that he was managing and using it for personal expenses. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160519/FREE/160519910/massachusetts-investment-adviser-gregg-caplitz-sentenced-to-prison"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts investment adviser Gregg Caplitz sentenced to prison for fraud, SEC says </a>)</b></i>
Trump's campaign manager said people made the mistake of assuming who the electorate was rather than listening to what the electorate wanted. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209978/trumps-policies-could-be-tough-on-emerging-markets-and-ignite-a" target="_blank">Trump's policies could be tough on emerging markets </a>) </b></i>
Bruce S. Horowitz charged big upfront fees but never invested any of his clients' money, the Massachusetts regulator claims.
The hedgie, famous for comparing the DOL fiduciary rule to the Dred Scott decision, may be going to work for Donald Trump.
The November reading of the National Federation of Independent Businesses' small business optimism index had its sharpest surge since 2009.
Both former brokers settled and refused to testify.
Technology spending has edged out spending on business growth as the top priority for registered investment advisers, according to a recent survey.
Working into your 70s or 80s can be a great idea, but it's also completely unrealistic for many workers who want to stick to their chosen profession.
The wrong pick can cost you money or a free trip.
It's not the first time the country has faced a Social Security funding crisis.
The regulator said Anthony Mastroianni Jr. churned an elderly client's account at two different brokerages.
There will be a variety of desired and unexpected consequences of the DOL fiduciary rule.
Retirement plan advisers should be able to provide quantifiable metrics that demonstrate their success.
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