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Podcasts and prospecting
OPINION JUL 07, 2020
Podcasts and prospecting

Podcasts may not generate as many leads as radio shows, but they're still a valuable tool.

By Scott Hanson
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2020
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60

COVID-related job losses this year could reduce Social Security benefits for millions of people born in 1960

By Mary Beth Franklin
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2020
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber

The CEO of Cambridge Investment Research has carved a path built on intelligence, energy and teamwork

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2020
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000

The firms exceeded the 10% cap on a fund manager investing in another investment company

By InvestmentNews
FiNet team managing $225 million switches to LPL
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2020
FiNet team managing $225 million switches to LPL

Maryland-based CenterPoint Wealth Advisors will use the firm's B-D and RIA platforms

By InvestmentNews
'Lost and found' 401(k) bill resurfaces
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2020
'Lost and found' 401(k) bill resurfaces

The Treasury would build a national account-tracking system, under bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

By Emile Hallez
The practice of the future
OPINION JUL 06, 2020
The practice of the future

If prospects don’t meet you in person, the impression they gain from your website might make all the difference

By Kristine McManus
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape
OPINION JUL 06, 2020
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape

Reg BI should serve as a ‘true north’ for state officials and other regulatory agencies that are working on their own standards

By Dale Brown
Will ESG be allowed in 401(k) plans?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2020
Will ESG be allowed in 401(k) plans?

Senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. joins senior columnists Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly for the latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast.

By InvestmentNews
All-female team managing $500 million drops Morgan Stanley for Sanctuary Wealth
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2020
All-female team managing $500 million drops Morgan Stanley for Sanctuary Wealth

The advisers are the first breakaway team Sanctuary has picked up from the wirehouse this year

By Nicole Casperson
401(k) lawsuit costs Fidelity $28.5 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2020
401(k) lawsuit costs Fidelity $28.5 million

The settlement resolves a class-action case that alleged the firm breached its fiduciary responsibility to plan participants

By Emile Hallez
Long-term care a big question in pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2020
Long-term care a big question in pandemic

COVID-19 has highlighted the necessity of planning for care in old age, and advisers are increasingly recommending 'hybrid' annuity or life insurance products

By Emile Hallez
Second Wealth/Stack conference postponed a year
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2020
Second Wealth/Stack conference postponed a year

An online version of the event will be held in December

By InvestmentNews
Abandoning alts is shortsighted
OPINION JUL 01, 2020
Abandoning alts is shortsighted

The decision by some IBDs to move away from REITs amid the pandemic leaves their advisers with one less tool to use to help clients

By Amanda Teeple
State regulators propose restitution assistance for harmed investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2020
State regulators propose restitution assistance for harmed investors

NASAA based its model rule on measures in place in Indiana, Montana, Vermont, Kansas and Maine

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) suits target Trader Joe's, Costco, others
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2020
401(k) suits target Trader Joe's, Costco, others

Litigation alleging that plan sponsors breached their fiduciary duty keeps coming

By Emile Hallez
Finra reports 10% rise in 2019 compensation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 01, 2020
Finra reports 10% rise in 2019 compensation

The regulator warns broker-dealers of a gradual move to increase fees

By Bruce Kelly
TD Ameritrade says brokers are running out of reasons not to go independent
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2020
TD Ameritrade says brokers are running out of reasons not to go independent

The semiannual study shows the breakaway trend is increasingly gaining steam

By Jeff Benjamin
Court orders RIA firm and founder to pay more than $2 million
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2020
Court orders RIA firm and founder to pay more than $2 million

SEC case charged that Connecticut-based Temenos Advisory put investor money at risk and concealed high commissions

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones files to create bank
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2020
Edward Jones files to create bank

The broker-dealer's Utah-chartered industrial bank could open in 2021

By InvestmentNews