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3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish
Bull market malaria and other advisory firm ailments
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Bull market malaria and other advisory firm ailments

The stock market's extended rally may be masking advisory firm problems caused by industry changes.

By Steve Gresham
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2019
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What to copy from Personal Capital's client experience
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
What to copy from Personal Capital's client experience

Combining digital tools with human advice may create the dream service proposition for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme

Henry J. Wieniewitz, III charged with selling securities of the Woodbridge Group.

By InvestmentNews
Making the future of financial advice as effortless as Uber will be no easy ride
FINTECH JUL 16, 2019
Making the future of financial advice as effortless as Uber will be no easy ride

New mindsets are among changes needed for advice experience to meet expectations of tomorrow's client.

By Ryan W. Neal
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2019
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers

The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.

By Bruce Kelly
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

By Jeff Benjamin
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2019
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk

Lifestyle creep, under-saving and lower Social Security benefits to blame.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme

Todd Ficeto was involved in an international hedge fund scam.

By InvestmentNews
Ritholtz Wealth launches Betterment-powered robo advice platform
FINTECH JUL 15, 2019
Ritholtz Wealth launches Betterment-powered robo advice platform

Ritholtz digital platform getting a second liftoff with Betterment for Advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs

Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes

Senators assert congressional authority to change policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texting your clients? Read this first
FINTECH JUL 15, 2019
Texting your clients? Read this first

Compliance concerns are paramount when adding texting to your communications mix.

By Dusty Russell
3 aspects of retirement affected by divorce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2019
3 aspects of retirement affected by divorce

Rising rate of gray divorce in the U.S. requires financial advisers to understand different planning strategies

By Jamie Hopkins
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2019
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges

As top federal prosecutor in south Florida in 2007 and 2008, Acosta signed off on a lenient plea deal for Epstein

By Bloomberg
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers

The brokerage hopes to capture more retirement plan clients and push assets into its small-market 401(k) product.

By Greg Iacurci