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SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 13, 2019
SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes

More than 18 months after the launch of its crackdown, agency exams show message isn't getting through.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The latest in financial adviser fintech — September 2019
FINTECH SEP 13, 2019
The latest in financial adviser fintech — September 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Wealthfront is acquiring financial planning monthly subscription startup Grove.

By Michael Kitces
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes

Her plan would hike payroll taxes on incomes over $250,000 to increase monthly benefits by $200.

By Bloomberg
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%

The unofficial estimate would represent the smallest increase in benefits in three years.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements

By Jeff Benjamin
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators are skeptical about expanding private offerings to ordinary investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
State regulators are skeptical about expanding private offerings to ordinary investors

The SEC's investor advocate also raises questions about the agency's concept release.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich

Top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, seeks to change longstanding tax code that taxes aren't due until something is sold.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business

The brokerage added to its financial wellness platform, and is considering product offerings for 529 plans, deferred compensation and HSAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

The deal would make the insurance brokerage one of the largest retirement-focused aggregator firms

By Greg Iacurci
Advisers need new planning tools to help growing self-employed workforce
FINTECH SEP 12, 2019
Advisers need new planning tools to help growing self-employed workforce

A focus on life milestones and other ways Fidelity recommends advisers rethink planning for soloists.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 12, 2019
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback

New York regulators issued new guidance that puts the industry at ease.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme

UBS spokesman: Former broker sold investments 'that were not approved by UBS'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?

Many advisers fear missing out as they see their peers get historically high multiples.

By Bloomberg
Investment management outsourcing delivers greater client-service impact
OPINION SEP 12, 2019
Investment management outsourcing delivers greater client-service impact

Outsourcing investor management helps advisers to deliver a stronger, more holistic service.

By Matt Matrisian
Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2019
Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference

New technology-focused event engages advisers with content mostly from other advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2019
New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey

Gerold says decision on a model rule is up to NASAA's membership

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 mistakes advisers make about high-net-worth women
OPINION SEP 11, 2019
3 mistakes advisers make about high-net-worth women

The industry has served executive women based on outdated assumptions about their goals, risk appetite and investment aptitude

By Laura Hanichak Gregg
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2019
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right

The SEC backed off a promising provision in its proposed rule, while New York takes on use of misleading titles in no uncertain terms.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2019
SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule

Plaintiffs claim that the SEC's rule would undermine consumer protections and that the agency exceeded its authority in promulgating the rule.

By Greg Iacurci