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Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence

Learn how an advisor made the transition to independence with an abundance of resources and guidance before, during and after the move.

By Gillian Albert
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain
RIAS DEC 15, 2018
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain

After a period of decline, the regional brokerage industry is scoring recruiting gains at the expense of wirehouses.

By Bruce Kelly
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2018
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one

It is vital for companies to represent the people they serve.

By Ron Adams
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA
RIAS DEC 15, 2018
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA

Clients are looking for good news, and this could be the perfect year-end gift.

By crain-api
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

By Jeff Benjamin
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme
RIAS DEC 14, 2018
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme

Hector May, 77, president of Executive Compensation Planners Inc., defrauded 15 clients with the help of his daughter.

By Greg Iacurci
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform

Details are vague, but the partnership continues BlackRock's expansion into the technology market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2018
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing

The rise in prices and attendant need for insurance give a view into the changing landscape of alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law

Strategies around charitable giving and business structures appear to be most prevalent as a result of the new regime.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS gets ultra-high-net-worth and family office clients to invest in Times Square tower
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2018
UBS gets ultra-high-net-worth and family office clients to invest in Times Square tower

Construction on the 46-story tower known as TSX Broadway is set to begin in January.

By Bloomberg
RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits
FINTECH DEC 13, 2018
RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits

To keep up with evolving regulatory requirements at the state and federal levels, Finra sees "regtech" tools like RIA in a Box becoming more popular.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change

But lowest-producing advisers face a pinch in pay.

By Bruce Kelly
Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards

PIABA suggests brokerages fund a pool or Finra pay for shortfalls with fines, while FSI asks regulators to ban offenders from all corners of industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2018
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million

Plaintiffs alleged the brokerage predominantly used funds in its 401(k) plan that furthered its own business interests at the expense of employees.

By Greg Iacurci
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 12, 2018
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli

The marketing pitch of indexed annuities — upside potential with downside protection — seems to have resonated with investors and their advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

By Bloomberg
OneFPA frees up chapters
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2018
OneFPA frees up chapters

The Financial Planning Association's move to relieve its chapters of many operational responsibilities will allow them to focus on delivering an exceptional experience for members.

By Bloomberg