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Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2020
Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia diverted tens of millions of dollars from Broad Reach Capital, according to the charges

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 03, 2020
Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight

Raymond James is the latest broker to join the tussle over compensation on the insurer's variable annuities

By Bruce Kelly
Nationwide protests over race highlight hurdles faced by nonwhite advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2020
Nationwide protests over race highlight hurdles faced by nonwhite advisers

As racial injustice fires up protesters and looters, financial advisers face the fallout with clients whose small businesses experience economic loss

By Nicole Casperson
FSI fights SEC ‘rulemaking by enforcement’
OPINION JUN 03, 2020
FSI fights SEC ‘rulemaking by enforcement’

An industry coalition filed a petition requesting the agency bring its staff 'guidance' in line with existing regulations on disclosing compensation for recommending mutual fund share classes

By Dale Brown
Goldman names new wealth management head for N.Y. region
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2020
Goldman names new wealth management head for N.Y. region

Nicole Pullen Ross, who most recently headed the firm's Mid-Atlantic region, becomes one of its highest-profile black female executives

By Bloomberg
DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2020
DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget

After being stalled for months, the proposal has finally advanced and could be heading toward public release

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Judges skeptical Congress mandated a uniform fiduciary standard rather than Reg BI
RIAS JUN 02, 2020
Judges skeptical Congress mandated a uniform fiduciary standard rather than Reg BI

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue the SEC exceeded authority by giving brokers too much latitude on advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 challenges facing successful independents
OPINION JUN 02, 2020
5 challenges facing successful independents

When they begin thinking about their endgame, the largest firms may not be able to find a buyer within their own broker-dealer network

By Louis Diamond
$400 million hybrid joins LPL from Securities America
BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2020
$400 million hybrid joins LPL from Securities America

Missouri-based Niklas Financial will align with JFC Financial Services, which moved to LPL from Securities America last month

By InvestmentNews
Captrust lands first PE funding
RIAS JUN 02, 2020
Captrust lands first PE funding

GTCR's investment reflects a $1.25 billion valuation for Captrust

By InvestmentNews
Ending racism in America is a responsibility of corporations
OPINION JUN 02, 2020
Ending racism in America is a responsibility of corporations

More open and forceful action is required by investors and by corporate leaders and boards

By John Streur
$600 million Minnesota hybrid switches B-D to LaSalle St.
BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2020
$600 million Minnesota hybrid switches B-D to LaSalle St.

Stiles Financial, exiting Cambridge Investment Research, retains own RIA

By InvestmentNews
How history lessons can help calm anxious investors
OPINION JUN 01, 2020
How history lessons can help calm anxious investors

Encouraging clients to stay invested through the worst and best days is the most likely to result in a successful retirement outcome

By Katherine Roy
Former FPA president criticizes board over Schadle’s departure
RIAS JUN 01, 2020
Former FPA president criticizes board over Schadle’s departure

"If they’re firing her, they better fire themselves," Paul Auslander said

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Voya Financial sees $600 million AUM group jump to Cambridge
BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2020
Voya Financial sees $600 million AUM group jump to Cambridge

Vision Financial Group moved to Cambridge the first week of May

By Bruce Kelly
May was the month for mid-cap stocks
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2020
May was the month for mid-cap stocks

Mid-sized companies have now rallied 31% since the stock market bottom in March

By Jeff Benjamin
Help clients overcome these 3 common emotional biases
OPINION JUN 01, 2020
Help clients overcome these 3 common emotional biases

Amid market volatility, it's important to remind them to keep their long-term goals in focus when making short-term decisions

By Jamie Hopkins
Tax planning is a hot topic amid a pandemic and a looming election
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2020
Tax planning is a hot topic amid a pandemic and a looming election

Most advisers expect tax rates to go up, but opinions vary on how and when to plan for it

By Emile Hallez
Advisers give Donald Trump the edge over Joe Biden in reelection bid
TAX JUN 01, 2020
Advisers give Donald Trump the edge over Joe Biden in reelection bid

InvestmentNews survey shows economic recovery, pandemic response are key issues in determining the president's political fate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
$230 million team joins Commonwealth from Securities America
BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2020
$230 million team joins Commonwealth from Securities America

Buckley Financial Planning, a father-and-son duo, operates from two Ohio locations

By InvestmentNews