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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

By Ryan W. Neal
BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Vermont hybrid managing $330 million moves from Lincoln to LPL

Flood Financial Services switches broker-dealer and RIA platforms.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep barred for using customer funds

Justin Mair says he 'mistakenly' paid his electric bill with client money.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH JUN 14, 2018
Crypto coins surge on SEC reprieve

Regulator says transactions involving ether aren't subject to federal securities rules

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Finra to overhaul broker information system, cut compliance costs for broker-dealers

The move is intended to cut compliance costs for firms as well as make the registration and disclosure process more efficient.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
DoubleLine Capital's Gundlach says current debt expansion amid rising interest rates 'unprecedented'

Tax cuts and increased federal spending now could raise U.S. deficit to 125% of GDP by 2030.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
BlackRock, Wells Fargo reportedly preparing ESG funds for 401(k) plans

Both companies are said to be developing target-date funds with this focus.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2018
Court ruling may limit New York's powerful anti-fraud weapon

New York State Court of Appeals scales back $11 billion lawsuit against Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
Labor Department partners with two life insurers on abandoned plans

Will try to determine whether more than 2,000 retirement plans are abandoned.

By Brian Croce
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Cimino Wealth Advisors

Addition of $495 million Wisconsin hybrid brings AUM to $8.4 billion.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JUN 13, 2018
United Capital's new CIO has had an 'unlikely' career path

Kara Murphy never thought she'd end up on Wall Street — or be in one of the World Trade Center towers attacked on 9/11.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Galvin announces settlement with LPL allowing investors to get their money back

Settlement is part of a $26 million agreement between the independent broker dealer and the North American Securities Administrators Association.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
SEC rule proposal doesn't include 401(k) sponsors in 'best interest' advice

Plan sponsors are left out of the equation because they don't appear to fall within the definition of "retail" investor, legal experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Fed raises interest rates; signals 2 more hikes this year for total of 4

Falling unemployment and rising inflation put pressure on policymakers.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Head of Securities America gunning for Finra board seat

James Nagengast is challenging Finra's handpicked nominee, Shelley O'Connor, co-head of wealth management at Morgan Stanley.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Wells Fargo duo managing $336 million moves to Raymond James

Thomas Monroe and John McDermott join employee unit in West Hartford, Conn.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2018
SEC proposal will curb brokers putting clients into products solely for highest revenue, Clayton says

At investor town hall in Atlanta, the agency's head urges clients to press advisers on fees

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2018
Advisers with billions in AUM leaving Wall Street

Merrill Lynch has seen two teams exit recently, each with more than $4 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2018
Merrill Lynch ordered to pay $15 million to settle mortgage securities charges

SEC says firm employees misled customers into overpaying for RMBS debt.

By InvestmentNews