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American Century taps DFA vets for new factor-based business
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2019
American Century taps DFA vets for new factor-based business

Avantis Investors has an independent look, but has plenty of support from American Century

By Jeff Benjamin
TIAA exits the life insurance business
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 26, 2019
TIAA exits the life insurance business

The move is a big deal for RIAs, experts say, since TIAA was one of only a few insurers to offer fee-only life policies.

By Greg Iacurci
Broker-dealer pays $9.5 million to settle alternative investment claims by Native American tribe
RIAS JUN 26, 2019
Broker-dealer pays $9.5 million to settle alternative investment claims by Native American tribe

The tribe claimed it was unaware of the $11 million in commissions paid to a former Purshe Kaplan Sterling broker.

By Bruce Kelly
As AssetMark files for IPO, experts value TAMP at more than $1.2 billion
RIAS JUN 26, 2019
As AssetMark files for IPO, experts value TAMP at more than $1.2 billion

Turnkey asset management platform says it's seeking to raise $100 million in an initial public offering.

By Jeff Benjamin
House passes Maxine Waters' amendment to stymie SEC advice reform rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2019
House passes Maxine Waters' amendment to stymie SEC advice reform rules

Measure prevents funding for Reg BI, but could die in Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra panel awards $513,715 to divorcee who says Edward Jones rep favored husband
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2019
Finra panel awards $513,715 to divorcee who says Edward Jones rep favored husband

Firm found liable for top producer allegedly improperly delaying payments to North Dakota woman.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Milestone planning helps clients and advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2019
Milestone planning helps clients and advisers

There are many benefits to milestone planning. Here is what you need to know

By Jonathan Russell
Galvin smacks LPL with $1.1 million fine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2019
Galvin smacks LPL with $1.1 million fine

LPL's latest penalty from Massachusetts derives from not properly registering brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges founder of bankrupt New Jersey RIA with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 25, 2019
SEC charges founder of bankrupt New Jersey RIA with fraud

Agency says Donald LaGuardia Jr. misappropriated $2.6 million from investors.

By InvestmentNews
Rising nursing home prices bode poorly for the future
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2019
Rising nursing home prices bode poorly for the future

Georgetown University Medical Center reveals brutal dynamic governing long-term care in America.

By Bloomberg
Advisers step up efforts to help clients manage student loan debt
RIAS JUN 25, 2019
Advisers step up efforts to help clients manage student loan debt

As some Democrats campaign to wipe the slate clean, financial planners focus on limiting the amount students borrow.

By Jeff Benjamin
Retail derivatives that pay out in bitcoin approved by CFTC
ALTERNATIVES JUN 25, 2019
Retail derivatives that pay out in bitcoin approved by CFTC

LedgerX won approval to offer bitcoin spot and physically settled derivatives contracts to clients of any size.

By Bloomberg
Asset managers hit by ever-rising costs as fees drop
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 25, 2019
Asset managers hit by ever-rising costs as fees drop

Non-compensation costs have risen to 33% of total expenses, up from 26% in 2014.

By Bloomberg
Funding for Reg BI, other SEC advice reform efforts denied in Waters amendment
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 25, 2019
Funding for Reg BI, other SEC advice reform efforts denied in Waters amendment

House likely to approve measure that effectively kills rule package, but it faces uphill battle in Senate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Gucci settles 401(k) lawsuit for $1.2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2019
Gucci settles 401(k) lawsuit for $1.2 million

The settlement is notable due to the relatively small size of the company's plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra fines, suspends ex-Merrill Lynch broker over loans from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2019
Finra fines, suspends ex-Merrill Lynch broker over loans from clients

Fred Brown also failed to change his employment record to disclose two tax liens and three civil judgments.

By Bruce Kelly
Fixed-income solutions for breakaways entering the RIA space
OPINION JUN 25, 2019
Fixed-income solutions for breakaways entering the RIA space

Wirehouse advisers fear that they'll have less access to fixed-income investments in the independent space, but the opposite is true.

By Matt Sonnen
LPL Financial push for employee model attempt to tap into $11 trillion market
BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2019
LPL Financial push for employee model attempt to tap into $11 trillion market

Advisers working for wirehouses and regional firms control vast amounts of assets that LPL would like to bring under its umbrella.

By Bruce Kelly
GPB paid B-Ds and reps steep commissions to sell troubled private placements
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2019
GPB paid B-Ds and reps steep commissions to sell troubled private placements

GPB paid commissions of 9.3%, or $167 million altogether, on the firm's private placements.

By Bruce Kelly
Congress members ask GAO to study fallout from death of DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2019
Congress members ask GAO to study fallout from death of DOL fiduciary rule

Democrats want the Government Accountability Office to examine how brokerage and other financial firms' businesses have changed since the new requirements were vacated last year.

By Greg Iacurci