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Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion

The discount broker and RIA custodian stands to pick up $90 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes
TAX JUL 23, 2019
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes

Group says 66% of contributions to donor-advised funds in fiscal 2019 were non-cash assets.

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

By Jeff Benjamin
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2019
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account

Michael Garris, who executed 26 unauthorized transactions, was also fined $5,000.

By InvestmentNews
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA

Austin Private Wealth had been affiliated with Ameriprise.

By InvestmentNews
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade

Some worry the sudden departure signals a shift towards pushing retail products.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security has special rules for divorce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2019
Social Security has special rules for divorce

Ex-spouses have more claiming options than married couples.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

By Ron Carson
Los Angeles-area hybrid managing $500 million switches to LPL from Kestra
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 22, 2019
Los Angeles-area hybrid managing $500 million switches to LPL from Kestra

Charton Financial Group affiliates with LPL B-D, will use corporate RIA.

By InvestmentNews
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2019
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support

Legislation to increase penalties, ease statute of limitations pass House committee on party line.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Longevity planning will be a central mission for advisers of the future
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2019
Longevity planning will be a central mission for advisers of the future

Clients are living longer, and advisers will need to help them avoid outliving their money

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance
OPINION JUL 22, 2019
Financial advisers shouldn't have to stress over health insurance

Professional employer organizations give independent advisory firms a way to gain quality coverage.

By Keith Gregg
Robinhood valued at $7.6 billion after latest round of funding
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
Robinhood valued at $7.6 billion after latest round of funding

The 6-year-old company has also outlined several new initiatives, including expanded trading of cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Don't be unnerved by health-care cost estimates for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2019
Don't be unnerved by health-care cost estimates for retirement

Breaking up the numbers can replace the panic with planning.

By Sudipto Banerjee
Women still aren't part of the conversation. They must be
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2019
Women still aren't part of the conversation. They must be

Women who relinquish all financial decision-making to spouses or others, do so at their own peril.

By InvestmentNews