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Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider
RIA NEWS JUL 31, 2019
Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider

Some practices will seek operational assistance by joining a super-OSJ network, while others will partner with a smaller firm that may be able to offer them more personalized service.

By Wade Wilkinson
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Orion bringing HSA data to portfolio management dashboard

Fintech wants to help satisfy a growing adviser demand to offer HSAs to clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
CFP Board checks certificants against Finra, SEC databases in wake of WSJ analysis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2019
CFP Board checks certificants against Finra, SEC databases in wake of WSJ analysis

Organization says it will no longer rely on self-reporting of disciplinary backgrounds and is creating a task force to reform its enforcement practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers

Change is slow as advisers struggle with managing too many providers.

By Fred Barstein
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2019
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital

The latest setback is a lawsuit from an auto dealer who sold a majority stake in his company to GPB and accuses the firm of 'a massive securities fraud.'

By Bruce Kelly
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIA NEWS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college

A survey of U.S. parents with college-bound students finds three-quarters are at least somewhat concerned about their child's education costs.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations

While the measure was praised by people in the retirement-savings sector, its release spurred a renewed push for passage of the SECURE Act.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2019
Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures

Finra says three individuals with criminal convictions worked for the firm due to inadequate background checks.

By InvestmentNews
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'

If rules don't define advisers' obligations, it's hard for firms and advisers to operate their businesses and providing guidance to clients

By Dale Brown
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)

Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities

By Ethan Schwartz
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of
FINTECH JUL 29, 2019
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of

While not as flashy as robo-advice or financial planning, forms automation vendors count most of the broker-dealers as their customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes
FINTECH JUL 26, 2019
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes

The agency is sending letters to warn taxpayers they may be subject to penalties for skirting taxes.

By Bloomberg
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner

Auto dealership owner who sold a majority stake to the firm said it is running a Ponzi-like scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing

Investors have until August 30 to log in to their account to either withdraw funds, rollover them to an IRA or transfer funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly