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Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering

In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients

The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination

Claimants received $850,000 in compensatory, $700,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for attorneys

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A higher standard of client care
OPINION JUL 08, 2019
A higher standard of client care

Finra's recent guidance on firms' communications with clients of transitioning advisers recognizes the importance of choice and continuity of service for clients.

By Tash Elwyn
Why healthy clients need to save more for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2019
Why healthy clients need to save more for retirement

Tax-free health savings accounts, Roth IRAs, insurance and annuities can help cover retirees' future health-care costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 08, 2019
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance

SEC and Finra provide information on how securities rules apply to some of the complicated compliance issues posed by digital tokens.

By Bloomberg
Client longevity is advisers' top retirement planning concern
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2019
Client longevity is advisers' top retirement planning concern

But clients may be underestimating the possibility of longer lifespans when they're planning for retirement.

By jgallardo
Educate clients on the reality of Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2019
Educate clients on the reality of Social Security benefits

Lower Social Security income is not just a possibility.

By crain-api
Client onboarding becomes even more of an advice firm challenge after mergers
FINTECH JUL 03, 2019
Client onboarding becomes even more of an advice firm challenge after mergers

CTO says firms should think about the human experience as they bring over clients after an acquisition.

By Bloomberg
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 03, 2019
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz says measure will be 'stronger' than previous disclosure bill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2019
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud

SEC charges Kerry Hoffman with fraud involving unregistered securities.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 03, 2019
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes

Daryl Davis allegedly made several false claims about the size of his firm, Parrish Group, and celebrity clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 02, 2019
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI

CFP Board CEO Keller touts standard but indicates possible delay in its enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former brokers say breaking away to be RIA went better than they feared
WIREHOUSES JUL 02, 2019
Former brokers say breaking away to be RIA went better than they feared

TD Ameritrade Institutional survey predicts continuation of trend toward independence

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2019
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning

Broker's trading generated $650,000 in commissions while clients suffered steep losses.

By Bruce Kelly
Vestwell adds two female fintech leaders to its board
FINTECH JUL 02, 2019
Vestwell adds two female fintech leaders to its board

Riskalyze chairman Lori Hardwick, Goldman exec Rana Yared joining the retirement fintech's board of directors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Treasury proposes curtailing 'one bad apple' rule for MEPs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2019
Treasury proposes curtailing 'one bad apple' rule for MEPs

Current rules punish all the employers in a multiple employer plan for a mistake made by just one

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars broker accused of stealing $1 million from clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 02, 2019
Finra bars broker accused of stealing $1 million from clients

The broker, James Thomas Booth, joined LPL as a result of the firm's NPH acquisition.

By Greg Iacurci
Judge rejects Ohio National motion to throw out case involving variable annuity commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2019
Judge rejects Ohio National motion to throw out case involving variable annuity commissions

LPL broker Lance Browning alleges the insurer acted unlawfully last year when it terminated certain trail commissions.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC commissioner Jackson seeks data on potential harm of easing rules for private placements
ALTERNATIVES JUL 01, 2019
SEC commissioner Jackson seeks data on potential harm of easing rules for private placements

Proponents, however, say products provide portfolio balance for retirement savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.