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INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Raymond James doubles down on digital with advisers in control

As digital advice evolves, Raymond James stays focused on advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Senate confirms Scalia as DOL secretary on party-line vote

Lead counsel of industry suit to kill original fiduciary rule may have to step back from rewrite

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION SEP 26, 2019
4 ways to build a team that believes in making an impact

Establishing an impact-driven culture creates more room for individual and team fulfillment

By Ron Carson
Making a difference, doing a world of good
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Making a difference, doing a world of good

Financial advisers working hard to improve the lives of others and finding new purpose along the way

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
Fidelity brings ESG portfolios to advisers

Advisers can use Ethic to select from existing ESG models or construct their own.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS SEP 25, 2019
Robertson Stephens acquires Blue Blaze Financial

New Jersey-based firm brings $200 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
What is keeping negative bond yields from reaching the U.S.?

The Fed is not expected to go negative, but global market forces will continue to drive U.S. yields lower

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Experts warn SEC about perils of loosening private offering rules

Older investors and retirement savers could suffer, they say, but alternatives industry representatives tout portfolio diversification advantages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Former California RIA barred, slapped for $1.2 million by SEC

Strong Investment Management had been charged with fraud in a "cherry-picking" scheme.

By InvestmentNews
Big capital-gains tax hit on horizon for mutual fund investors
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
Big capital-gains tax hit on horizon for mutual fund investors

Outflows from active funds and high returns can create a bad scenario in taxable accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy
OPINION SEP 25, 2019
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy

A 'financial wellness adviser' would be better suited to the needs of independent workers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2019
Top 10 fiduciary misconceptions among 401(k) plan sponsors

These may be more problematic than fiduciary mistakes

By Fred Barstein
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2019
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage

Airline baggage handler leaned on Facebook to promote his advisory practice, 'Bored at Work.'

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2019
In New York deal, six insurers will pay $1.8 million over annuity sales practices

Faulty comparisons led consumers to swap annuities to their disadvantage, the state charged.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2019
Massachusetts fines RIA $225,000 over conflicted advice

Principals of Wellesley firm recommended buying stock of company in which they had an interest.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2019
House hearing highlights SEC split on Reg BI

Democratic Rep. Maloney: 'It would weaken long-standing fiduciary standard for investment advisers.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2019
'Get Paid to Trade' app launches at FinovateFall

All of Us hopes its unique pricing and social engagement features can claw marketshare away from Robinhood.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2019
John Rogers: Industry has 'gone backwards' on diversity and inclusion

Leaders in the industry are getting further removed from the height of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

By Greg Iacurci
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2019
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.

By Jamie Hopkins
Young people thirsty for personal finance know-how
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 23, 2019
Young people thirsty for personal finance know-how

Three out of four recent high school graduates wish a class on personal finance had been a mandatory part of their education.

By Bloomberg