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Bob Doll’s 10 predictions for 2020
EQUITIES JAN 07, 2020
Bob Doll’s 10 predictions for 2020

Nuveen’s chief equity strategist is heading into 2020 with a generally bullish outlook

By Jeff Benjamin
Blucora to acquire $4.4 billion RIA based in Iowa
RIAS JAN 07, 2020
Blucora to acquire $4.4 billion RIA based in Iowa

Parent of the former HD Vest specializes in tax-oriented wealth management

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Templeton unit to acquire $6 billion Athena Capital Advisors
RIAS JAN 07, 2020
Franklin Templeton unit to acquire $6 billion Athena Capital Advisors

Massachusetts-based RIA will become part of Fiduciary Trust Co. International

By InvestmentNews
Brokerage industry opposes Massachusetts fiduciary rule proposal at hearing
RIAS JAN 07, 2020
Brokerage industry opposes Massachusetts fiduciary rule proposal at hearing

Investor-protection advocates don’t expect state to water down measure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Wedbush, founder of Wedbush Securities, dies at 87
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2020
Edward Wedbush, founder of Wedbush Securities, dies at 87

Mr. Wedbush, who was known as Ed, founded his firm in 1955 as Wedbush & Co.

By Bloomberg
A resolution for a new decade of growth
OPINION JAN 07, 2020
A resolution for a new decade of growth

Try identifying the things you should stop doing before making a list of the things you want to accomplish

By Scott Hanson
UBS wealth unit revamp gathers pace
WIREHOUSES JAN 07, 2020
UBS wealth unit revamp gathers pace

The wirehouse plans to cut as many as 500 private banking jobs as it moves forward with its overhaul

By Bloomberg
New York wealth manager to plead guilty in fraud case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2020
New York wealth manager to plead guilty in fraud case

Former COO of M&R Capital Management was charged with bilking the firm of about $6 million

By Bloomberg
Planning strategies for the solo practitioner: 2020 and beyond
OPINION JAN 06, 2020
Planning strategies for the solo practitioner: 2020 and beyond

With all the change occurring in our industry, even solo practitioners should have a business plan for navigating the road ahead

By Joni Youngwirth
Reg BI allows brokers doing planning to avoid becoming fiduciaries: FPA
RIAS JAN 06, 2020
Reg BI allows brokers doing planning to avoid becoming fiduciaries: FPA

Group files amicus brief in support of lawsuits seeking to overturn regulation

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2020
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management

PR firm Gregory FCA sells minority stake to private equity investors

By Jeff Benjamin
Mass Mutual team managing $460 million affiliates with LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2020
Mass Mutual team managing $460 million affiliates with LPL

Twenty-Four Wealth Management will also use Stratos Wealth Partners

By InvestmentNews
What’s new for Social Security in 2020?
OPINION JAN 06, 2020
What’s new for Social Security in 2020?

The changes include higher payroll taxes, larger benefits and a promise of improved customer service

By Mary Beth Franklin
Time to end mandatory arbitration
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 03, 2020
Time to end mandatory arbitration

Requiring investors to relinquish their legal rights is fundamentally wrong

By Gregory Crawford
Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing
RIAS JAN 03, 2020
Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing

Possible SEC involvement could bring more clarity to what qualifies as socially responsible

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Using ETF clones to save on fees
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2020
Using ETF clones to save on fees

State Street Global Advisors is launching cheaper versions of three popular index strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
Judge throws out suit that aimed to block Schwab acquisition
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 03, 2020
Judge throws out suit that aimed to block Schwab acquisition

RIA BlackCrown violated procedure by filing antitrust lawsuit without attorney

By InvestmentNews
Chief compliance officers help drive growth at RIAs (Really!)
OPINION JAN 03, 2020
Chief compliance officers help drive growth at RIAs (Really!)

A well-seasoned CCO can help transform an RIA by bringing an objective and mindful stance to the typically sales-oriented decision-making at a firm

By Matt Sonnen
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes
OPINION JAN 03, 2020
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes

While some plan advisers talk about shifting their focus, few have changed their business models to reflect this new focus

By Fred Barstein
State insurance commissioners poised to approve annuity sales best interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2020
State insurance commissioners poised to approve annuity sales best interest rule

NAIC leader touts increased protections; consumer advocates say measure falls short

By Mark Schoeff Jr.