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XYPN advocates for consistent regulation of fee-for-service advisory model
RIAS OCT 13, 2020
XYPN advocates for consistent regulation of fee-for-service advisory model

The group's lobbying effort must address states’ concerns about charging without delivering

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Avantax imposes new fee on held-away accounts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2020
Avantax imposes new fee on held-away accounts

The new charges will be levied on a popular pathway for advisers to conduct business directly with mutual fund companies

By Bruce Kelly
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2020
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry

Retaining ownership of a practice for too long can be risky

By Fred Barstein
Social Security announces 1.3% COLA for 2021
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 13, 2020
Social Security announces 1.3% COLA for 2021

Benefits and taxable wages will increase by one of the smallest amounts ever next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
Apella Capital acquires $489 million Washington RIA
RIAS OCT 13, 2020
Apella Capital acquires $489 million Washington RIA

The purchase of Vestory expands Apella’s footprint to the Pacific Northwest

By InvestmentNews
2020 data studies
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 12, 2020
2020 data studies

Information on how to add assets and revenue, key changes in salary and optimizing technology strategies

By InvestmentNews
401(k) fees are eating Americans' retirement savings
OPINION OCT 12, 2020
401(k) fees are eating Americans' retirement savings

To cut costs and ensure that workers retain every penny they've saved for retirement, policy makers should simply eliminate 401(k) intermediaries

By Ethan Schwartz
XYPN rules out Supreme Court appeal over Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2020
XYPN rules out Supreme Court appeal over Reg BI

The network of fee-for-service advisers will instead focus on state-level fiduciary advocacy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
T. Rowe Price to cut expenses on its Alaska 529 plans
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 12, 2020
T. Rowe Price to cut expenses on its Alaska 529 plans

Both in-state and national direct-sold plans will see reductions of 8.2%

By InvestmentNews
David Lerner Associates' liabilities  keep growing
FIXED INCOME OCT 12, 2020
David Lerner Associates' liabilities keep growing

The broker-dealer reported a 'negative net worth' of $22 million last year

By Bruce Kelly
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation

A federal judge tossed the excessive-fee claims, though they will likely be refiled

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules

if you receive a pension from a government job, including public school teachers in about a dozen states, your Social Security benefits may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Get creative about client events in a virtual world
OPINION OCT 12, 2020
Get creative about client events in a virtual world

In a virtual world, advisers are planning unique events that are deepening relationships in surprising ways

By Kristine McManus
SignatureFD appoints Heather Robertson Fortner CEO
RIAS OCT 12, 2020
SignatureFD appoints Heather Robertson Fortner CEO

Veteran of 17 years with $4 billion Atlanta RIA firm replaces Jeff Peller

By InvestmentNews
TAMPs consolidate to compete
FINTECH OCT 12, 2020
TAMPs consolidate to compete

In a crowded marketplace, turnkey asset management platforms are forging new tactics to jockey for additional market share

By Nicole Casperson
Mapping a momentous shift in adviser geography
OPINION OCT 12, 2020
Mapping a momentous shift in adviser geography

With technology allowing advisers to serve clients from almost anywhere, what’s stopping them from relocating their whole operation to greener pastures?

By InvestmentNews
Private Wealth Adviser goes international
EMERGING MARKETS OCT 12, 2020
Private Wealth Adviser goes international

Thanks to the reach our parent company provides, this issue marks the first time we could incorporate a global outlook

By George Moriarty
Tom Nally out at TD Ameritrade
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 09, 2020
Tom Nally out at TD Ameritrade

The longtime president of its institutional business is leaving the company, coinciding with its acquisition by Charles Schwab

By Emile Hallez
The InvestmentNews Podcast: Portfolio makeovers
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2020
The InvestmentNews Podcast: Portfolio makeovers

Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly talk to Christine Benz of Morningstar about the annual portfolio makeover she hosts.

By InvestmentNews
How 'baby bonds' could reshape racial wealth inequality
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2020
How 'baby bonds' could reshape racial wealth inequality

One proposal could reduce the wealth gap, but differences in home equity complicate things

By Emile Hallez