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Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA

High Note Wealth in Minnetonka, Minn., will custody at Schwab, use Dynasty platform.

By Bloomberg
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition

Plan advisers who can't articulate their value to sponsors will be at a competitive disadvantage.

By Bloomberg
401(k) plans are an illusion
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance

The measure, which would eliminate income tax and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, could boost the pool of Americans seeking private insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities

Pasadena, Calif.-based indie will be fifth B-D under Atria umbrella

By InvestmentNews
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2019
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice

Financial advisers may find it harder to compete as large firms encroach more on mass-affluent customers, says Fidelity's Michael Durbin.

By Greg Iacurci
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL

BostonPremier Wealth is based in Hanover, Mass.

By InvestmentNews
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2019
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire

With a good plan, the right people, and adequate time, retirement is possible.

By William McCance
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims

The failure of Taylor Capital Management indicates a spike in unpaid claims is likely.

By Bruce Kelly
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3

Buffer annuity sales are set to increase more than 50% in 2019 as a result of low interest rates and new product features.

By Greg Iacurci
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2019
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners

Yuma Investment Group and Diamond Wealth Partners will use tech platform.

By InvestmentNews
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour

Kansas-based RIA expands into Washington, D.C., metro area

By InvestmentNews
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Technology isn't easy for big companies. Just ask Disney

What the troubled rollout of Disney+ can teach financial institutions about building technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2019
CEO transition at First Command Financial Services

The $29 billion hybrid spent three years planning the change in top management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Finra bars former Merrill assistant for tapping broker's account

Instead of paying her boss's bills, Julie Ann Mineard kept $24,000 of his money.

By InvestmentNews
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2019
RIA consolidation could put $2.4 trillion in play over next decade

Some argue the numbers are inflated because they don't factor in advisers 'dying with their boots on.'

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Looking under the hood of an ESG-focused high-yield bond fund

Portfolio manager Tim Leary admits it isn't always easy being green

By Jeff Benjamin
Learning how to instill confidence in clients
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Learning how to instill confidence in clients

Women are less likely to take action until they feel nearly 100% confident.

By Kathryn Brown
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2019
Complaint claims Ohio National poses 'danger' due to its 'illegal' activity

Insurance agent Elisia Lattimer lodged a complaint with the Ohio insurance department, alleging the company engaged in an illegal practice of 'rebating' and executives tried to cover it up.

By Greg Iacurci