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Holding nontraditional jobs after age 62 can build retirement security, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2020
Holding nontraditional jobs after age 62 can build retirement security, study finds

The Center for Retirement Research finds value in such jobs even if workers receive no benefits

By InvestmentNews
Texas teams managing $151 million link with Advisory Services Network
BROKER DEALERS NOV 11, 2020
Texas teams managing $151 million link with Advisory Services Network

Springer Financial Services, a hybrid, and RB Welborn work in tandem

By InvestmentNews
Broker-dealer sues Finra in latest salvo against regulators
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2020
Broker-dealer sues Finra in latest salvo against regulators

Utah-based Alpine Securities claims Finra violated "due process" in hearings

By Bruce Kelly
Amway's 401(k) at center of lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2020
Amway's 401(k) at center of lawsuit

The multi-level marketing company's plan had allegedly excessive fees, according to the complaint

By Emile Hallez
InvestmentNews Podcast: Bob Doll’s 2021 Prediction Special
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2020
InvestmentNews Podcast: Bob Doll’s 2021 Prediction Special

Bob Doll breaks down his 2021 predictions and discusses his Nostradamus batting average.

By InvestmentNews
Ex-CFTC chief Gensler advising Biden on financial regulators
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2020
Ex-CFTC chief Gensler advising Biden on financial regulators

Gensler gained a reputation for standing up to Wall Street during the Obama administration

By Bloomberg
Biden administration needs to consider climate change at every turn
OPINION NOV 11, 2020
Biden administration needs to consider climate change at every turn

Biden should prioritize climate when he picks the EPA, FERC and transportation chiefs, as well as other cabinet positions

By Michael Bloomberg
How to assess a firm’s culture in a time of virtual due diligence
OPINION NOV 11, 2020
How to assess a firm’s culture in a time of virtual due diligence

11 questions advisers can ask to unlock what is often an intangible yet important aspect of their assessment of a firm

By Barbara Herman
Toronto mega-buyer CI Financial acquires Roosevelt Investments
RIAS NOV 11, 2020
Toronto mega-buyer CI Financial acquires Roosevelt Investments

Canadian consolidator has made 12 deals since February, and three in less than two weeks

By Jeff Benjamin
Mass Mutual team managing $250 million affiliates with LPL
BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2020
Mass Mutual team managing $250 million affiliates with LPL

Trivium Point Advisory in Tarrytown, New York, also does tax prep

By InvestmentNews
Record increases in assets and job growth for RIAs
RIAS NOV 10, 2020
Record increases in assets and job growth for RIAs

Total assets under management were $97.2 trillion, a 16.2% jump from 2018, according to the Investment Adviser Association

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAs relish the idea of government gridlock under Biden
EQUITIES NOV 10, 2020
RIAs relish the idea of government gridlock under Biden

Divided government is what the financial markets want most

By Jeff Benjamin
Coastal Equities to pay back $280,000 for unsuitable trades
BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2020
Coastal Equities to pay back $280,000 for unsuitable trades

The firm failed to flag excessive trading in four client accounts, according to Finra

By Bruce Kelly
Market surge exposes cracks in online trading platforms
FINTECH NOV 10, 2020
Market surge exposes cracks in online trading platforms

Brokerages like Schwab, ETrade, TD Ameritrade, Robinhood and Fidelity were hit with technical difficulties as trading spiked amid news of a COVID-19 vaccine

By Nicole Casperson
Want to attract clients? Think beyond COVID-19 boundaries
OPINION NOV 10, 2020
Want to attract clients? Think beyond COVID-19 boundaries

Absent face-to-face meetings, how can advisers reach new prospects?

By Kristine McManus
Merchant takes minority stake in Baldwin Brothers
RIAS NOV 10, 2020
Merchant takes minority stake in Baldwin Brothers

The private equity investor views RIAs as 'growth stocks'

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC finds compliance deficiencies in RIA branch offices
RIAS NOV 09, 2020
SEC finds compliance deficiencies in RIA branch offices

The issues cited by the agency include overcharging clients and failing to manage conflicts of interest

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC imposes $240,000 penalty on former Apollo senior partner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2020
SEC imposes $240,000 penalty on former Apollo senior partner

Mohammed Ali Rashid was found to have falsely described personal expenses

By InvestmentNews
Bob Reynolds reflects on future of 401(k) plans after the election
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2020
Bob Reynolds reflects on future of 401(k) plans after the election

The Putnam CEO is concerned that the retirement plan system is an easy target if the government needs to raise money

By Fred Barstein
Georgia Senate races could determine fate of Biden agenda
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2020
Georgia Senate races could determine fate of Biden agenda

Even 50-50 Democratic control presents challenges for the president-elect

By Mark Schoeff Jr.