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Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

By Emile Hallez
Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate
FINTECH OCT 02, 2020
Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate

The industry icons expressed differing views on the future of advice during InvestmentNews’ FinTech Virtual Summit

By Nicole Casperson
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 02, 2020
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022

The brokerage industry self-regulatory organization says the hike is needed to address structural deficit

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Four bank advisers managing $678 million affiliate with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2020
Four bank advisers managing $678 million affiliate with Raymond James

Scott Southerland, Jeff Cox, Mark Whitley and Josh Holby move to Pinnacle

By InvestmentNews
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 02, 2020
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?

On this week's InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regs will be affected if Democrats win the election

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board changes governance practices
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 01, 2020
CFP Board changes governance practices

In a move to enhance oversight of the credentials, new rules strengthen the board’s ability to enforce code of ethics and standards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2020
Merrill's army of newbies to resume cold-calling

Merrill Lynch is making changes in the way it manages young advisers and trainees

By Bruce Kelly
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 01, 2020
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade

At the same time, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisition of an ownership stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. was also approved

By Bloomberg
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6
WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2020
Schwab acquisition of TD to close Oct. 6

The Fed also signed off on Morgan Stanley's purchase of ETrade, which is expected to close Friday

By Bloomberg
Dana D’Auria joins Envestnet as co-CIO
FINTECH SEP 30, 2020
Dana D’Auria joins Envestnet as co-CIO

Former Symmetry Partners executive will share the role with Brandon Thomas

By InvestmentNews
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2020
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales
WIREHOUSES SEP 30, 2020
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales

The firm separated hedges into two buckets, which is a Reg SHO no-no

By InvestmentNews
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2020
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Retirees may be able to save money by reviewing new options for Medicare Advantage and drug plans for next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios
OPINION SEP 30, 2020
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios

As the potential benefits of sustainable investing become clearer, advisers have an opportunity to add value through education and guidance

By Brie Williams
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions
FINTECH SEP 30, 2020
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions

The agreement opens up access to important tools for consumers, but the FTC is asking for more information about such practices

By Sean Allocca
Hybrid joins LPL from Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 29, 2020
Hybrid joins LPL from Advisor Group

Family-run Hendrix Group Financial Services is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and had been affiliated with Securities Service Network

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges Nebraska hybrid adviser with cherry-picking scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges Nebraska hybrid adviser with cherry-picking scheme

Corbin Lambert, who ran his own RIA firm, is also affiliated with Securities America according to the BrokerCheck database

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances

Marietta, Georgia-based Lindner Capital Advisors and its principal were also charged with compliance deficiencies

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges Texas adviser with $1.1 million fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges Texas adviser with $1.1 million fraud

Clifton Curtis Sneed Jr. lied about his credential and criminal past when he pitched high-return investments to church members

By InvestmentNews