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Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Tax collectors in states like New York make it really hard to leave.

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations
RIAS JUL 26, 2018
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations

Despite the below-target offering price, the stock closed its first day of trading at $37.55 — a 13.8% gain.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2018
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants

Until such guidance is issued, the ERISA Industry Committee is asking the Department of Labor to cease sending threatening letters to plan administrators.

By Brian Croce
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement

Advisers can use a mathematical formula to more safely guide a client's retirement income portfolio.

By Greg Iacurci
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting

Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration

Decision involves two lawsuits related to University of Southern California retirement plans.

By Robert Steyer
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2018
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent

Plan would also create universal savings accounts, but it doesn't offer fixes for glitches in last year's overhaul.

By Bloomberg
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
RIAS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2018
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

By Bruce Kelly
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers

Text said a 401(k) loan was being processed, but no accounts were actually affected.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes
RIAS JUL 25, 2018
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes

Complaint alleges Jack Jarrell sold $64 million in securities without being licensed.

By InvestmentNews
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

By Ryan W. Neal
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter
RIAS JUL 25, 2018
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter

The organization set up a new group, the FPA of Metro New York, which is in the process of establishing a board of directors.

By Greg Iacurci
Working longer is best way to boost retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Working longer is best way to boost retirement income

For older workers, staying on the job is a more effective strategy than increasing savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
With money on their minds, Generation Z is ready to invest
OPINION JUL 25, 2018
With money on their minds, Generation Z is ready to invest

This generation is in the best position to invest in stocks because of their youth

By Andrew Kirillov