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RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2019
RIA M&A in 2020 to look a lot like 2019: Fidelity's Canter

This year will close with about 200 large RIA deals, a number that will probably be reached in 2020 as well.

By Bruce Kelly
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Citi tells rich clients to stop being so nervous about stocks

A new report from the private bank rejects the idea that a recession is imminent.

By Bloomberg
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2019
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say

Lee: 'There are opportunities to make it strong, and we have to seize them early'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Schwab taps Tom Bradley to work with smaller advisers

Former TD Ameritrade executive will focus on RIAs with less than $100 million in AUM.

By Bruce Kelly
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2019
Midsize broker-dealer in Atlanta to shut down

After a huge trading loss, IFS Securities will close.

By Bruce Kelly
Timing matters when it comes to managing sequence-of-returns risk
OPINION DEC 06, 2019
Timing matters when it comes to managing sequence-of-returns risk

Losses and significant withdrawals early in retirement, after a market downturn, can have severe consequences for retirees.

By Philip E. Caminiti
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients
RIAS DEC 06, 2019
Rival custodians circle Schwab-TD deal, looking for clients

Fidelity sends solicitation letter to thousands of advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Duo managing $330 million moves to Raymond James from Wells Fargo

Todd Hamilton and Robert Thompson join firm's employee unit in Chicago.

By InvestmentNews
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

By InvestmentNews
LPL planting flag in ETF price war
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
LPL planting flag in ETF price war

Firm erases commissions for three ETF brands on two of its platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it

Almost nine out of 10 advisers believe clients want to text, Redtail survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it

Investment professionals and true believers gathered in New York to explore investment opportunities in this growing space

By Jeff Benjamin
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million

PE firm Motive Partners is acquiring 60% stake, while the unit's current president, Cheryl Nash, will lead a newly formed joint venture.

By Ryan W. Neal
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans

Experts question the wisdom of tapping retirement funds for other purposes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel

The court's ruling could impact plan sponsors and how they communicate with participants.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
How to end a client relationship gracefully
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How to end a client relationship gracefully

Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest

By Joni Youngwirth
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg