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Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers

Change is slow as advisers struggle with managing too many providers.

By Fred Barstein
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIAS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2019
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital

The latest setback is a lawsuit from an auto dealer who sold a majority stake in his company to GPB and accuses the firm of 'a massive securities fraud.'

By Bruce Kelly
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college

A survey of U.S. parents with college-bound students finds three-quarters are at least somewhat concerned about their child's education costs.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity Charitable donors gave record $4 billion in first half of year
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 29, 2019
Fidelity Charitable donors gave record $4 billion in first half of year

Giving up 48% over 2018 period; last year's giving totaled $5.2 billion.

By InvestmentNews
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations

While the measure was praised by people in the retirement-savings sector, its release spurred a renewed push for passage of the SECURE Act.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2019
Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures

Finra says three individuals with criminal convictions worked for the firm due to inadequate background checks.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
RIAS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

By Jeff Benjamin
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
RIAS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)

Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities

By Ethan Schwartz
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'

If rules don't define advisers' obligations, it's hard for firms and advisers to operate their businesses and providing guidance to clients

By Dale Brown
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner

Auto dealership owner who sold a majority stake to the firm said it is running a Ponzi-like scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business
RIAS JUL 25, 2019
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business

L.A.-based Lido Advisors intends to manage First Western Financial's fund business.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division

The role includes leading the company's private bank and Abbott Downing.

By InvestmentNews