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House committee passes open MEP bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
House committee passes open MEP bill

Insurance groups say the measure, which now heads to the full chamber for a vote, doesn't go far enough.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment now expected to be 2.8 percent

Slightly lower estimate would still be the largest cost-of-living increase since 2012.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock
RIA NEWS SEP 14, 2018
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock

Tamara Steele and her firm didn't disclose the $2.5 million in commissions she earned for selling shares of a company that was later charged with fraud, SEC claims.

By Ryan W. Neal
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
States try to beat back rate increases on long-term-care policies

Rules adopted by 41 states have held down rate increases on newer policies, but some advisers remain skeptical of traditional LTC insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Ameriprise broker accused of unethical conduct barred by Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2018
Former Ameriprise broker accused of unethical conduct barred by Finra

Jeffery Joseph Kelly was sanctioned for not providing documents to Finra during its investigation.

By Bloomberg
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2018
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers

Rep. Maxine Waters, the top panel Democrat, opposes relaxing oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones
FINTECH SEP 13, 2018
New iPhone can end the days of carrying around two phones

Advisers can have work and personal numbers on one device, but can't forget about compliance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Democrats urge SEC to strengthen broker standard in advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Democrats urge SEC to strengthen broker standard in advice rule

In letter to SEC chairman Jay Clayton, lawmakers say agency's proposal is weaker than standard Congress laid out in Dodd-Frank.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends former Merrill Lynch broker for impersonating client
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Finra suspends former Merrill Lynch broker for impersonating client

Luke A. Eddy was suspended for three months and fined $5,000

By Bloomberg
Stifel CEO Kruszewski named chairman of American Securities Association
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Stifel CEO Kruszewski named chairman of American Securities Association

American Securities Association will represent sector before Congress, regulators

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Betterment clients can now buy one-time access to human financial advisers
FINTECH SEP 12, 2018
Betterment clients can now buy one-time access to human financial advisers

For a flat fee, users can receive guidance on major life events without paying for Betterment Premium.

By Ryan W. Neal
Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2018
Hurricane Florence will test limits of adviser contingency plans

Cloud-based data storage, virtual offices protect client accounts even as the storm threatens to devastate physical property

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges New Jersey-based broker in 'cherry-picking' scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
SEC charges New Jersey-based broker in 'cherry-picking' scheme

Michael A. Bressman gained $700,000 from placing winning trades into his own personal accounts, the government charges.

By Bloomberg
Galvin investigating 63 broker-dealers selling private placements from GPB Capital
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2018
Galvin investigating 63 broker-dealers selling private placements from GPB Capital

The firm sells illiquid, high-risk and high-commission alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2018
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019

Wirehouse continues to back away from linking non-solicitation agreements to adviser bonuses.

By Bruce Kelly
MoneyGuidePro releases fifth-generation financial planning tool
FINTECH SEP 12, 2018
MoneyGuidePro releases fifth-generation financial planning tool

PIEtech's popular software helps advisers estimate health care costs, create more complex life insurance scenarios and run performance projections on assets held away.

By Ryan W. Neal
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2018
Disclosures in SEC advice rule confuse, mislead investors, advocacy groups say

Testing by Financial Planning Coalition, Consumer Federation of America and AARP uncovers problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BB&T fined $100,000 for failing to disclose wrap-fee conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2018
BB&T fined $100,000 for failing to disclose wrap-fee conflicts

SEC says bank customers were directed to affiliated programs.

By Jeff Benjamin