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Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2019
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut sue Trump administration once again over 2017 tax law's most contentious provision.

By Bloomberg
Money management for social media stars
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Money management for social media stars

Influencers on YouTube are drawing the attention of wealth managers looking to expand their client bases.

By Bloomberg
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2019
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics

Participation and auto-enrollment are much lower among small retirement plans than larger ones, Vanguard survey finds.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020

After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.

By Bruce Kelly
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
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
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
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.
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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
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
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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
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.
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
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
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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