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'Fired' by Trump in 2005, ex-LPL adviser is suspended by Finra
BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2020
'Fired' by Trump in 2005, ex-LPL adviser is suspended by Finra

Mark Lamkin borrowed $1.3 million from a client and didn't disclose it, according to the regulator

By Bruce Kelly
American Century puts nontransparent ETFs on the map
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 02, 2020
American Century puts nontransparent ETFs on the map

The asset manager launches the first two such funds; says it expects the active strategies to shine amid the crisis

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars former LPL rep over loan guarantees
BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2020
Finra bars former LPL rep over loan guarantees

Patrick Coogan signed bank ‘control agreements’ for a customer's loans without authorization

By InvestmentNews
Strategist Alan Skrainka joins Krilogy
RIAS APR 02, 2020
Strategist Alan Skrainka joins Krilogy

The former Edward Jones market guru had been with Cornerstone

By InvestmentNews
How will smaller firms move forward in such a demanding era?
OPINION APR 02, 2020
How will smaller firms move forward in such a demanding era?

Large RIAs will have a much easier time navigating the crisis caused by the coronavirus, providing another impetus for M&A

By Scott Hanson
Allworth acquires $450 million Houston Asset Management
RIAS APR 02, 2020
Allworth acquires $450 million Houston Asset Management

Assets under management at the former Hanson McClain near $8 billion

By InvestmentNews
Court denies Raymond James’ motion to vacate $1.8 million arbitration award
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2020
Court denies Raymond James’ motion to vacate $1.8 million arbitration award

Efforts to upend arbitration decisions were criticized by claimants' attorneys

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial planning evolves beyond investments in a COVID-19 world
RIAS APR 01, 2020
Financial planning evolves beyond investments in a COVID-19 world

From working remotely to minding mental wellness, advisers adapt to the new normal

By Jeff Benjamin
10 updated 2020 predictions from Bob Doll
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2020
10 updated 2020 predictions from Bob Doll

Nuveen’s chief equity strategist Bob Doll has revised his closely watched list of forecasts in response to the pandemic.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) provider facilitates COVID-19 withdrawals and loans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2020
401(k) provider facilitates COVID-19 withdrawals and loans

Voya Financial will rebate certain fees related to early withdrawals and loans through September

By Emile Hallez
Party's over, Florida. Advisers see trouble looming in state's economy
WIREHOUSES APR 01, 2020
Party's over, Florida. Advisers see trouble looming in state's economy

A recession could be coming for the Sunshine State, says a Wells Fargo Securities analyst

By Bruce Kelly
Stimulus package has helpful provisions for retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2020
Stimulus package has helpful provisions for retirees

One-time rebate checks, relaxed rules on required minimum distributions and changes in tax filing deadlines are all pluses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Hightower takes stake in wealth consultant
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2020
Hightower takes stake in wealth consultant

Wellspring Associates offers fee-based estate, tax and legacy planning

By InvestmentNews
How the COVID-19 crisis is affecting 401(k) sales
OPINION APR 01, 2020
How the COVID-19 crisis is affecting 401(k) sales

Amid the pandemic, many plan advisers are focusing more on customer service, and the shift to working with clients remotely is likely to accelerate

By Fred Barstein
Here's how financial advisers can help Americans impacted by COVID-19
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2020
Here's how financial advisers can help Americans impacted by COVID-19

The Foundation for Financial Planning is pairing planners with Americans suffering from the financial fallout

By Liz Skinner
Merrill duo managing $900 million goes indie with Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2020
Merrill duo managing $900 million goes indie with Raymond James

Neil Goetzman and Jeffrey Nau set up eponymous business in Alexandria, Va.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity liable for some 401(k) claims: Court
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2020
Fidelity liable for some 401(k) claims: Court

The company failed to monitor plan fiduciaries' handling of investment and record-keeping fees, the judge wrote

By Emile Hallez
State regulators say they’re not missing an oversight beat
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2020
State regulators say they’re not missing an oversight beat

The North American Securities Administrators Association website provides a rundown of relief granted by each jurisdiction

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers needed as Congress paves the way for selling low
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2020
Advisers needed as Congress paves the way for selling low

Unless clients are in dire circumstances, tapping retirement assets now is a losing strategy

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisor Group plucks top LPL executive for senior role
BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2020
Advisor Group plucks top LPL executive for senior role

The network realigns management after its acquisition of Ladenburg Thalmann

By Bruce Kelly