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Finra CEO Robert Cook cautions industry not to take comfort in sharp drop in fines last year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2018
Finra CEO Robert Cook cautions industry not to take comfort in sharp drop in fines last year

A recent third-party report showed Finra fines up in the first half of 2018, but the regulator declined to project this year's numbers, saying only that penalties fluctuate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA
RIAS OCT 02, 2018
Stifel subsidiary acquires $1.3 billion San Francisco-based RIA

Purchase of Rand & Associates gives 1919 Investment Counsel a physical presence on the West Coast.

By Sarah Min
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years
WIREHOUSES OCT 02, 2018
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. has been picking off Wells Fargo brokers for years

Many of them previously worked at A.G. Edwards, the firm founded by the great-great-grandfather of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.'s CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities
BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2018
Ohio National to end brokerage arrangements, eliminate adviser compensation on variable annuities

Financial advisers say the move will leave their clients vulnerable and sets a bad industry precedent.

By Greg Iacurci
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2018
Sweeping retirement legislation is likely coming soon

The retirement landscape could be transformed, so advisers should pay close attention.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
Another 403(b) plan sponsor beats back fee lawsuit

Washington University in St. Louis joins other colleges that have prevailed in court.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra will consolidate examination, risk-monitoring programs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2018
Finra will consolidate examination, risk-monitoring programs

Goal is to 'create a single point of accountability for the examinations of firms'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers
RIAS OCT 01, 2018
Sanctuary Wealth Partners rolls out red carpet for breakaway brokers

Five deals in five months lift the fledgling hybrid RIA to $5.5 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
What's at stake with a branch audit?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2018
What's at stake with a branch audit?

Your statements to an auditor could come back to haunt you should the issue escalate.

By Michelle Atlas
Republicans likely fared better than Dems in market boom
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2018
Republicans likely fared better than Dems in market boom

Paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows Republicans invested more in U.S. stocks following election of Trump.

By Bloomberg
Boom in safest stocks rings alarm bells on Wall Street
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2018
Boom in safest stocks rings alarm bells on Wall Street

Rising demand for defensive assets casts shadow over post-crisis bull run.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
The Value of a Client Advisory Board

Ready to grow? Start asking clients for feedback.

By Gillian Albert
FINTECH OCT 01, 2018
Learn the Basics of Financial Education Services

Financial literacy – it starts with you!

By Gillian Albert
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2018
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do

Kudos to the NAIC for making LTC policies safer.

By crain-api
Time to get inspired by incredible advisers
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 29, 2018
Time to get inspired by incredible advisers

Financial professionals give hours, money and innovative ideas to help others

By Bloomberg
Global cities most at risk of property bubbles
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 28, 2018
Global cities most at risk of property bubbles

Hong Kong leads this year's list, which also includes Munich and Toronto.

By Bloomberg
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment

Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades
WIREHOUSES SEP 28, 2018
Merrill Lynch no longer will accept penny stock trades

Action comes as SEC continues crackdown on low-priced securities.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA splits with CFP Board over state regulation of financial planners
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 28, 2018
FPA splits with CFP Board over state regulation of financial planners

FPA seeks policy influence at state, federal levels; CFP Board thinks states should not get involved, and NAPFA agrees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 28, 2018
SEC adds cybersecurity bite to its bark

Regulators are done warning firms about data security and Voya receives a first nip.

By Ryan W. Neal