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Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)

Most leaders at some point have found themselves discussing how to “keep” a certain talented individual from leaving the organization. There are several powerful tools for retention, but which strategies are proven to deliver real results?

By Gillian Albert
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2018
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs

The Labor Department is responding to a recent executive order on retirement security from the president.

By Greg Iacurci
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?

The wirehouse has obviously noted its own lack of recruiting success this year, as well as the slowed attrition rates at its competitors that have exited the protocol.

By DSARCH
SEC charges Wells Fargo adviser with defrauding clients out of $1 million
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2018
SEC charges Wells Fargo adviser with defrauding clients out of $1 million

SEC complaint: John Gregory Schmidt sold securities from seven of his clients to cover shortfalls in 10 other accounts.

By Bloomberg
Finra educates examiners on broker business models to improve oversight
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2018
Finra educates examiners on broker business models to improve oversight

New regulatory executive Bari Havlik says firms doing things the 'right way' should see a 'lighter touch' on exams.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Moody's expects consumer technology giants to be major disruptors in financial services
FINTECH SEP 25, 2018
Moody's expects consumer technology giants to be major disruptors in financial services

If Google, Apple and Facebook control client relationships, they can take control of financial product distribution.

By Ryan W. Neal
FSI celebrates death of DOL fiduciary rule, praises SEC advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2018
FSI celebrates death of DOL fiduciary rule, praises SEC advice rule

General counsel David Bellaire predicts final broker standard in 2019, but not Form CRS.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2018
CFP Board opposes state regulation of financial planning process

'Interstate profession' should be overseen at federal level, chairman says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
TD Ameritrade fined $500,000 for failing to report advisers' suspicious activities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade fined $500,000 for failing to report advisers' suspicious activities

Activities cited include suspicious trading, questionable transfers, and potentially false and misleading statements.

By Bruce Kelly
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment
OPINION SEP 24, 2018
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment

An IRS nod shows potential pathways for employers, but several considerations must be made in advance of developing such a program.

By Fred Reish
Joe Duran has a game plan, and anyone can play
FINTECH SEP 22, 2018
Joe Duran has a game plan, and anyone can play

The CEO of United Capital built a formula for holistic financial planning that any firm can tap into — for a price.

By Evan Cooper
The public can be better served without state regulation of planners
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 22, 2018
The public can be better served without state regulation of planners

Cost and interest are two reasons behind this stance, but there's more to it.

By Richard Salmen
SEC's proposed advice rule is about as clear as mud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 22, 2018
SEC's proposed advice rule is about as clear as mud

The way we see it, there's value in simplicity — so let's start there.

By crain-api
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement

Americans interested in hypothetical emergency savings program offered by employers.

By Bloomberg
Ladenburg chairman Phillip Frost steps down
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 21, 2018
Ladenburg chairman Phillip Frost steps down

The SEC charged Frost with fraud earlier this month.

By Bruce Kelly
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee

Behavioral economist will lead robo-adviser's Money Lab, a project to develop products that help people save and invest.

By Ryan W. Neal
Clayton declines to set timeline for final SEC advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 21, 2018
Clayton declines to set timeline for final SEC advice rule

Agency's chairman says, 'We have work to do,' following investor roundtable in Baltimore.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress
OPINION SEP 21, 2018
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress

The Foundation for Financial Planning is calling for a national response to the potential financial ruin of families fighting the disease through the Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign

By Jon Dauphiné
Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups

Companies like SmileDirectClub will correct misaligned teeth for much less money.

By Bloomberg
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill

Insurance executives back measure making it easier to add lifetime income features to workplace savings plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.