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The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2018
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice

Philanthropic women are growing in number — and stature.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges Cape Cod RIA with $3 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2018
SEC charges Cape Cod RIA with $3 million fraud

Agency says Kimberly Pine Kitts created fake tax documents to cover up thefts.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers

Alleges two reps took client information when they left to start a firm.

By Bloomberg
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
RIAS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2018
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon

Some may feel spurned and leave, while others will simply shrug off latest slight and stay.

By Bruce Kelly
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2018
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers

The funds offer direct competition but also a way for small or actively managed players to get a piece of the pie.

By Greg Iacurci
Checking one off the bucket list
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Checking one off the bucket list

Columnist tests a long-held dream for her retirement and finds it lacking.

By Mary Beth Franklin
The regulatory hole around ETFs gets SEC scrutiny
ETFS JUL 19, 2018
The regulatory hole around ETFs gets SEC scrutiny

The agency is working on an oversight regime for exchange-traded funds; it's also asking questions about the indexes that underpin the ETF market.

By Bloomberg
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
RIAS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?

Some advisers fear that Wells Fargo is moving to standardize all investment decisions.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale

One issue in the wake of the firm's acquisition is whether they will be paid 'stay bonuses' to remain at the brokerage.

By Bruce Kelly
The SEC knows what's best
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
The SEC knows what's best

Is the agency's proposed Best Interest Standard really in the best interest of investors?

By Brian Hamburger
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2018
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors

Roundtables across country limited to those selected by the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2018
No 'stay bonuses' for Cetera Financial Group reps

Firm confirms brokers will not be offered retention bonuses to stay on after acquisition by Genstar Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC

Cornelius Peterson pled guilty to adviser and bank fraud in theft of retirement savings.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO is happy that brokers are staying put

Firm has seen little attrition since it dumped the broker protocol last fall, Gorman says.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIAS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2018
William Galvin: Infinex Investments fined $125,000

Firm sold products that seniors didn't understand, Massachusetts state regulator says.

By Bloomberg