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3 reasons I sold a majority stake in my firm
OPINION FEB 18, 2020
3 reasons I sold a majority stake in my firm

Now that I'm part of a larger organization, 95% of my workweek is spent doing what I’m best at: growing the firm

By Scott Hanson
Ric Edelman makes the case for Bitcoin at T3
ALTERNATIVES FEB 18, 2020
Ric Edelman makes the case for Bitcoin at T3

Despite Edelman's enthusiasm, his firm does not recommend digital assets to its clients

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL's tech stack attracts $200 million team from Cetera
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 18, 2020
LPL's tech stack attracts $200 million team from Cetera

The Sacramento duo make up the investment unit of the Sacramento Credit Union

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity redesigning Wealthscape platform and mobile apps
FINTECH FEB 16, 2020
Fidelity redesigning Wealthscape platform and mobile apps

Fidelity Institutional's Lisa Burns describes the tech changes on the horizon for its clients.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars no-show former Woodbury broker
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 14, 2020
Finra bars no-show former Woodbury broker

Regulator was investigating Ronald Hannes for taking client funds intended to be used for life insurance

By InvestmentNews
State regulators propose continuing education for investment adviser reps
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2020
State regulators propose continuing education for investment adviser reps

NASAA wants to close the regulatory gap between IARs and other financial advice professionals

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Next Financial to return $500,000 to clients over fund sales
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 14, 2020
Next Financial to return $500,000 to clients over fund sales

Texas securities regulator also fines the firm $100,000 for failure to supervise

By InvestmentNews
SEC calls out ‘egregious’ acts of barred executive
ALTERNATIVES FEB 14, 2020
SEC calls out ‘egregious’ acts of barred executive

Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott misused investor money, according to the commission's review of her barring by Finra

By Bruce Kelly
Joel Bruckenstein says advisers get better tech products more quickly today
FINTECH FEB 14, 2020
Joel Bruckenstein says advisers get better tech products more quickly today

Exciting new firms launched at his annual T3 conference for advisers, including FP Alpha and Summit Wealth.

By InvestmentNews
UBS has begun search for successor to CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2020
UBS has begun search for successor to CEO

Sergio Ermotti reportedly briefed bank executives on his plans to step down this year

By Bloomberg
Valentine’s Day reminder: A man is not a plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2020
Valentine’s Day reminder: A man is not a plan

A new white paper offers women a guide to financial competency

By Mary Beth Franklin
State regulators approve best-interest standard for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 13, 2020
State regulators approve best-interest standard for annuity sales

Now individual states must adopt the measure through legislation or rule-making

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Arb case pits Morgan Stanley against NFL rusher Adrian Peterson
WIREHOUSES FEB 13, 2020
Arb case pits Morgan Stanley against NFL rusher Adrian Peterson

The potential Hall of Famer claims his broker gave him misleading investment advice

By Jeff Benjamin
T Rowe Price bumps up stock exposure in target-date series
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2020
T Rowe Price bumps up stock exposure in target-date series

Over two years, the fund manager will ramp up the equity allocations in its nearly $300 billion suites of target-date products

By Emile Hallez
Brokers must act in best interests of sophisticated investors, SEC says
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2020
Brokers must act in best interests of sophisticated investors, SEC says

The latest update to Reg BI frequently asked questions asserts that the rule applies to high-net-worth customers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A convicted felon barred twice from selling securities, this adviser clings to insurance
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 13, 2020
A convicted felon barred twice from selling securities, this adviser clings to insurance

What does it take for an insurance agent to lose his license?

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges Criterion Wealth with fraud in real estate investments
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2020
SEC charges Criterion Wealth with fraud in real estate investments

The Santa Clarita, Calif.-based RIA and its two principals got kickbacks from fund managers

By InvestmentNews
Retirement millionaires hit record, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2020
Retirement millionaires hit record, Fidelity says

The increase in the number of millionaires reflects both higher savings rates and the market's rally

By Bloomberg
Trump budget could lead federal workers to put less money in Thrift Savings Plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2020
Trump budget could lead federal workers to put less money in Thrift Savings Plan

His proposed budget for 2021 lays out cuts to federal retirement benefits that would total $92 billion by 2030

By Emile Hallez
BofA starts selling benefits packages to corporate banking customers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2020
BofA starts selling benefits packages to corporate banking customers

The company is pursuing more business with those clients by providing 401(k)s, HSAs and other benefits

By Emile Hallez