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5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season
IRA ALERT APR 09, 2019
5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season

Advisers can use this information to begin planning for 2019

By Ed Slott
Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2019
Buffett urges Wells Fargo to look beyond Wall Street for CEO

The bank's biggest shareholder says hiring an executive from a financial institution would trigger criticism from Washington, Financial Times reports.

By Bloomberg
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Another 401(k) plan sues Fidelity over 'kickbacks'

Employee for advertising agency Publicis claims the record keeper received undisclosed payments from other fund companies.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early
OPINION APR 08, 2019
Hiring young advisers: You can't start too early

RIA firms need to make concerted efforts to find next-gen talent, such as setting up internships and building awareness of their firms

By Kate Healy
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
401(k) advisers may be this type of fiduciary — and not know it

Shlomo Benartzi says fiduciary responsibility extends to digital design of web pages for participants, which can influence decisions more than the composition of investment menus.

By Greg Iacurci
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very
RIAS APR 08, 2019
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very

The marketplace for adviser financing is growing dramatically in total funding and the options available.

By Scott Wetzel
College costs can sink parents, too
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2019
College costs can sink parents, too

Student debt is often associated with young people taking out loans and putting off rites of passage after graduation to repay them. But mom and dad often sacrifice more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Washington wants to ease student loan burden
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Stifel adds wirehouse teams managing $1.1 billion in assets
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 05, 2019
Stifel adds wirehouse teams managing $1.1 billion in assets

Nine reps, from Merrill Lynch, Raymond James and Wells Fargo, join firm.

By InvestmentNews
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

By InvestmentNews
Indexed annuity sales projected to grow nearly 40% by 2023
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Indexed annuity sales projected to grow nearly 40% by 2023

Continued market volatility and rising interest rates will push fixed annuities to new highs, Limra estimates.

By Greg Iacurci
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2019
Kestra loses $11 billion retirement group to LPL

Strategic Retirement Partners is joining GRP Financial, an LPL super-OSJ.

By Greg Iacurci
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
RIAS APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
F.L. Putnam acquires Financial Focus and $275 million in AUM
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2019
F.L. Putnam acquires Financial Focus and $275 million in AUM

Acquisition adds presence in Wolfeboro, N.H., to firm's New England footprint.

By InvestmentNews