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Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study
RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study

Just 16% of advisers surveyed see the withdrawals from the broker protocol slowing adviser moves.

By Bruce Kelly
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cetera loses $185 million firm to LPL, gains $180 million team from Ameriprise
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 12, 2018
Cetera loses $185 million firm to LPL, gains $180 million team from Ameriprise

Cetera Advisor Networks loses John Marshall & Associates Investment Center as it welcomes Malara advisory team.

By Sarah Min
San Francisco advisers cheated low-income housing: City attorney
RIAS DEC 11, 2018
San Francisco advisers cheated low-income housing: City attorney

The married couple, Caroline Novak and Igor Lotsvin, run Sage Rhino Capital, an RIA.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2018
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others

The new Prudential report surveyed members of diverse populations, including women, black Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and members of the LGBTQ community

By Sarah Min
Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks
RIAS DEC 11, 2018
Mercer Advisors notches fifth RIA acquisition in four weeks

Texas-based Bell Wealth Management specializes in serving the medical community

By Jeff Benjamin
Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2018
Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard

SEC chairman refuses to give specific time line for final advice-reform rule, but says it's a priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Money manager finds path to Bay Area elite through bike riding
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2018
Money manager finds path to Bay Area elite through bike riding

London-based Partners Capital co-founder creates strategy to build network by managing money for rich individuals.

By Bloomberg
Investors are biased against women, minorities, Morgan Stanley report finds
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2018
Investors are biased against women, minorities, Morgan Stanley report finds

As a result, major profits are being left on the table.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

By Bruce Kelly
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 11, 2018
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week

Advisers are grappling with how to proceed, with their clients and their businesses, as the insurer's new annuity trail policy takes effect.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires
WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2018
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires

Jason Chandler will take over from Brian Hull on January 1, overseeing about 7,000 advisers.

By Bloomberg
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer
RIAS DEC 10, 2018
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer

The award values Capital Guardian at $6.4 million

By Jeff Benjamin
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions
IRA ALERT DEC 10, 2018
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions

If the IRA owner's spouse is more than 10 years their junior, the holder can use a different IRS table to calculate RMDs.

By Ed Slott
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2018
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million

Steven Pagartanis solicited elderly victims to invest in real estate, a Canadian company and an international hotel conglomerate.

By Bruce Kelly
3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2018
3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now

The time is ripe for many to convert a pretax IRA to a Roth.

By Greg Iacurci
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year

Theories for what's driving the growth spurt abound, but it surpassed all other regions of the country.

By Jeff Benjamin
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold

The firm, which has clients in 47 states, has grown to $21.3 billion

By Jeff Benjamin
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate

CEO Rob Francis wants to build a national network and brand.

By Jeff Benjamin
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum

Half of the $7.3 billion under management at WE Family Offices is from non-U.S. clients

By Jeff Benjamin