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Remote securities license testing could create new normal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2020
Remote securities license testing could create new normal

Finra and state administrators are set to launch online testing for Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 66 exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pandemic will deplete Social Security trust funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2020
Pandemic will deplete Social Security trust funds

The economic slowdown resulting from COVID-19 will cut into the program’s revenue and boost its expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away

Michael Mountjoy was also suspended for six months by the regulator

By InvestmentNews
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm

Western International will pay $325,000 and have its compliance methods reviewed

By InvestmentNews
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic

Next-gen advisers need to consider how they'll differentiate themselves and attract clients if digital interactions with clients become more common

By Matt Cosgriff
Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 05, 2020
Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments

The tool is designed for family offices and RIAs looking for more liquidity in assets that are typically hard to buy and sell

By Bloomberg
Rethinking client engagement to seize the day
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Rethinking client engagement to seize the day

Begin with a mindset that’s open to opportunity

By Stephanie Bogan
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2020
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’

The Fed's two corporate lending programs could buy up to $750 billion in debt and exchange-traded funds

By Bloomberg
Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
Advisor Group loses another giant team, this time to LPL

JFC Financial Services, with a reported $3 billion in assets, moves to LPL

By Bruce Kelly
10 IBDs with the most CFPs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2020
10 IBDs with the most CFPs

The number of CFPs keeps growing, but where do they hang their hats?

By InvestmentNews
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check
FIXED INCOME MAY 04, 2020
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check

Fed steps up with monetary support; experts want Congress to provide more fiscal backing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Long-term care is a woman’s issue
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2020
Long-term care is a woman’s issue

The aging of baby boomers increases the urgency around LTC planning

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction

Amid the unprecedented economic disruption, independent contractor financial advisers are among the small business owners adversely impacted

By Dan Arnold
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees

During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we protect and expand access to financial advice

By Dale Brown
Take care of yourself so you can better care for your clients
OPINION MAY 03, 2020
Take care of yourself so you can better care for your clients

Advisers contend with the very same financial and emotional strains amid the historic economic downturn

By InvestmentNews
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2020
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans

The regulator deems ‘material’ federal help to pay personnel who work with clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Show clients your face' and other advice for Zoom calls
FINTECH MAY 01, 2020
'Show clients your face' and other advice for Zoom calls

Think like an event planner, said presenters on a webcast from The American College of Financial Services

By Emile Hallez
Withdrawals from DC plans up slightly in 2019
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2020
Withdrawals from DC plans up slightly in 2019

Only 3.9% of participants took withdrawals and even fewer reallocated assets

By InvestmentNews
SEC pulls license from New York broker-dealer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2020
SEC pulls license from New York broker-dealer

The regulator alleges Portfolio Advisors Alliance used false offering documents

By InvestmentNews
LPL's Arnold sees different financial advice business post  COVID-19
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2020
LPL's Arnold sees different financial advice business post COVID-19

Less real estate and more reliance on artificial intelligence could be in the industry's future

By Bruce Kelly