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Brokerage customers winning more Finra arbitration cases
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Brokerage customers winning more Finra arbitration cases

Losing money in a bull market is 'red meat' for arbitrators.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges Massachusetts RIA with fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 13, 2019
SEC charges Massachusetts RIA with fraud

Commission says Richard Duncan persuaded two clients to invest $300,000 in a scam.

By InvestmentNews
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

By Ryan W. Neal
How to help clients avoid information overload
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
How to help clients avoid information overload

With so much financial data and information circling clients, teaching them what questions to ask is key to literacy.

By Bloomberg
The SECURE Act could mean big changes for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2019
The SECURE Act could mean big changes for advisers

If the legislation passes, advisers would have more opportunities to offer lifetime income options to plan sponsors and participants.

By Melissa Kahn
What advisers can learn from the industry's early AI leaders
FINTECH AUG 13, 2019
What advisers can learn from the industry's early AI leaders

Deloitte report finds frontrunners think very differently about the use of artificial intelligence.

By Ryan W. Neal
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
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
FSC Securities facing arbitration claim over REIT and VA sales
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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
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
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, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
Finra fines former broker $5,000 for trading in deceased clients' accounts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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.
Wealthy clients likely missed out on pass-through tax deduction
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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.
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
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