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Lessons 401(k) advisers learned from the DOL fiduciary rule saga
RIAS JUN 21, 2018
Lessons 401(k) advisers learned from the DOL fiduciary rule saga

The rule regulated what was already happening within the defined-contribution industry anyway.

By Fred Barstein
Clayton defends SEC advice rule amid congressional grilling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2018
Clayton defends SEC advice rule amid congressional grilling

Reps. Maxine Waters, Carolyn Maloney express concerns that measure is too weak.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Duo from JPMorgan head to Alex. Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 21, 2018
Duo from JPMorgan head to Alex. Brown

Jon DuPrau and Caspar Tudor join the team in Los Angeles, Calif.

By Sarah Min
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 21, 2018
Supreme Court ruling on SEC judges unlikely to upend advice industry

But it could give rise to new hearings for some advisers who are already in litigation with the agency such as Dawn Bennett.

By Greg Iacurci
Advisor Group acquires Signator Investors and plans on folding it into Royal Alliance
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 21, 2018
Advisor Group acquires Signator Investors and plans on folding it into Royal Alliance

Advisor Group takes 'orphan' broker-dealer off the hands of John Hancock Financial Services.

By Jeff Benjamin
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch
OPINION JUN 21, 2018
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch

Billionaire CEO cites the importance of an innovative mindset and a strong company culture

By Ron Carson
Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2018
Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000

The past year saw the biggest loss of the decade as increases in living expenses outpaced the cost-of-living adjustment.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Concerns about trade war play out in ETF flows
ETFS JUN 20, 2018
Concerns about trade war play out in ETF flows

Investors are hell-bent on industrials-to-small-caps rotation trade

By Bloomberg
Former Merrill Lynch rep barred by Finra for failure to appear at hearing
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 20, 2018
Former Merrill Lynch rep barred by Finra for failure to appear at hearing

Regulator was investigating Joseph Clottey's compensation irregularities.

By Bloomberg
Potter Financial shifts from Kestra to Commonwealth
RIAS JUN 20, 2018
Potter Financial shifts from Kestra to Commonwealth

Hybrid manages $130 million in Durham, N.C.

By Bloomberg
Opaque, outdated 401(k) plan disclosures harming investors, advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2018
Opaque, outdated 401(k) plan disclosures harming investors, advisers

Morningstar report: Lack of data on fees, investments makes advice on rollovers costlier and more challenging for investors.

By Greg Iacurci
MetLife, Brighthouse sued for $500 million over missing pensioners
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2018
MetLife, Brighthouse sued for $500 million over missing pensioners

Lawsuit claims insurers 'betrayed' thousands of pension plan participants and beneficiaries.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo weighs changes to wealth unit
WIREHOUSES JUN 19, 2018
Wells Fargo weighs changes to wealth unit

The move would reflect the bank's effort to cut $4 billion in costs.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard research reframes retiree health care as annual expense
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Vanguard research reframes retiree health care as annual expense

Says viewing health costs as a staggering lump sum impedes action and planning.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars broker for failing to provide information during investigation
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 19, 2018
Finra bars broker for failing to provide information during investigation

Colorado broker Dennis Farrah quit firm before state regulators revoked his license.

By Bloomberg
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans

Association health plans would lack some of the protections required under Obamacare.

By Bloomberg
Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets

Personalized letters to friends and family can help clients resolve personal issues while also explaining their estate plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pastor and pal indicted over fraudulent financial planning
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
Pastor and pal indicted over fraudulent financial planning

Larry Holley and Patricia Gray are defendants in parallel SEC civil action.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan asks court for injunction against rep who left for Merrill Lynch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
JPMorgan asks court for injunction against rep who left for Merrill Lynch

Bank claims Gabriel Campbell took confidential client information

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges eight in $102 million Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
SEC charges eight in $102 million Ponzi scheme

One defendant allegedly used some of the stolen money to commission a song about himself and had it played at a Las Vegas nightclub.

By Greg Iacurci