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The latest in financial adviser fintech — August 2019
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
The latest in financial adviser fintech — August 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the announcement that Orion Advisor Services is acquiring Advizr for $50M.

By Michael Kitces
FSC Securities facing arbitration claim over REIT and VA sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2019
FSC Securities facing arbitration claim over REIT and VA sales

Investors allege that brokers used lump sum retirement payouts to buy high-commission products

By Bruce Kelly
Cross-selling gaining prominence in retirement-plan lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2019
Cross-selling gaining prominence in retirement-plan lawsuits

The issue of marketing non-retirement-plan services by record keepers has cropped up in multiple recent lawsuits.

By Greg Iacurci
Clients worry about future Social Security cuts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2019
Clients worry about future Social Security cuts

Advisers need to monitor the political landscape and develop backup plans.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Why we sold to Goldman Sachs
FINTECH AUG 12, 2019
Why we sold to Goldman Sachs

United Capital CEO outlines the three factors that drove the transaction.

By Joe Duran
Walgreens hit with $300 million 401(k) lawsuit over target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2019
Walgreens hit with $300 million 401(k) lawsuit over target-date funds

Plaintiffs claim the Northern Trust funds led to a 'swift and devastating blow' to participants' retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
CFP Board defends its enforcement program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2019
CFP Board defends its enforcement program

The group disagrees with some of the Wall Street Journal's criticisms, but also notes steps it has taken to improve its disclosures.

By Susan M. John
Advisers may not be equipped to help clients navigate private markets
ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2019
Advisers may not be equipped to help clients navigate private markets

As SEC moves toward easing rules on unregistered securities, advisers could become gatekeepers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former broker $5,000 for trading in deceased clients' accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 09, 2019
Finra fines former broker $5,000 for trading in deceased clients' accounts

Steve Baptist has also been suspended for 30 days and was ordered to disgorge commissions.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthy clients likely missed out on pass-through tax deduction
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2019
Wealthy clients likely missed out on pass-through tax deduction

Is your business qualified for the pass-through deduction? Find out and see if you can get it

By Ramon Berenguer
Texas 403(b) law causes adviser concern over investor protection
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2019
Texas 403(b) law causes adviser concern over investor protection

Law taking effect Sept. 1 eliminates fee caps in place on some retirement products for teachers.

By Greg Iacurci
Plan sponsors, record keepers struggling to measure success of financial wellness programs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2019
Plan sponsors, record keepers struggling to measure success of financial wellness programs

A new report from Cerulli Associates finds determining ROI is preventing successful implementation of financial wellness initiatives

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2019
Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms

Those with clean records to be reviewed every four years, board member says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Hampshire law aims to protect vulnerable elderly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2019
New Hampshire law aims to protect vulnerable elderly

State will allow advisers to delay disbursement of funds in certain circumstances

By InvestmentNews
Could Google get into fund management?
FINTECH AUG 07, 2019
Could Google get into fund management?

With so much data, the search giant could theoretically run a successful hedge fund.

By Ryan W. Neal
Regulators, legislators focus on delivering restitution to harmed investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2019
Regulators, legislators focus on delivering restitution to harmed investors

Partisan split emerges over question of providing agencies more reach-back on fines

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity dogged again by 401(k) quid-pro-quo allegations
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2019
Fidelity dogged again by 401(k) quid-pro-quo allegations

Claims that have resurfaced about a mutually beneficial financial relationship between MIT and Fidelity are similar to one in a prior case.

By Greg Iacurci
Stock market claws back from China blow
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2019
Stock market claws back from China blow

Latest on the Dow and S&P, along with key events to watch out for this week

By Bloomberg
401(k) lawsuits creeping down to smaller plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2019
401(k) lawsuits creeping down to smaller plans

Traditionally the realm of multibillion-dollar 401(k) plans, recent lawsuits have targeted plans with as little as $188 million.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra arbitrators order Schwab to pay $347,000 to RIA owner for allegedly helping competitor
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Schwab to pay $347,000 to RIA owner for allegedly helping competitor

Owner of Laguna Financial Group says Schwab violated own conflicts policy for RIAs on platform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.