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Team managing $350 million at Ameriprise switches to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2020
Team managing $350 million at Ameriprise switches to Raymond James

Caliber, based in Overland Park, Kansas, has seven advisers and a staff of six

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan profit falls to lowest since 2013 on pandemic
RIA NEWS APR 14, 2020
JPMorgan profit falls to lowest since 2013 on pandemic

The damage at the bank hints at what's to come as the rest of Wall Street reports results this week

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning's Mallouk challenges industry to protect employees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2020
Creative Planning's Mallouk challenges industry to protect employees

The RIA pledges no layoffs or pay cuts resulting from economic fallout from COVID-19

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley loses appeal of $3.3 million Finra arbitration
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2020
Morgan Stanley loses appeal of $3.3 million Finra arbitration

The wirehouse sought to toss a large award it lost to investors who owned Puerto Rican bonds

By Bruce Kelly
Finra rule allows investors more latitude in arbitration if brokers disappear
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 13, 2020
Finra rule allows investors more latitude in arbitration if brokers disappear

Now customers can withdraw their claim and proceed in court or file additional claims against firm personnel

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As 401(k) assets fall, investors could pay higher fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
As 401(k) assets fall, investors could pay higher fees

Several factors are moving money out of plans, including provisions in the recently passed CARES Act

By Emile Hallez
RIA consolidation drags during COVID-19
RIA NEWS APR 13, 2020
RIA consolidation drags during COVID-19

Merger and acquisition activity slowed from the record-level pace of the past several years

By Jeff Benjamin
Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2020
Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit

The purported scheme targeted doctors and claimed their money would be used to trade cryptocurrency using a proprietary algorithm

By Bruce Kelly
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million

The regulator says Athene Holding Ltd. sold insurance in the state without a license

By InvestmentNews
COVID-19 restrictions not affecting adviser service delivery, report finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions not affecting adviser service delivery, report finds

One in three advisers say they have not made any changes to client portfolios

By InvestmentNews
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates

Survey shows 93% of advisers say clients have contacted them with concerns about their retirement plans

By Mary Beth Franklin
Goldman says U.S. stocks have probably bottomed
EQUITIES APR 13, 2020
Goldman says U.S. stocks have probably bottomed

The unprecedented support from policymakers and a flattening viral curve have 'dramatically' cut risks to both markets and the economy, strategists say

By Bloomberg
Annuities take center stage
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 12, 2020
Annuities take center stage

As the pandemic roils the financial markets, Americans increasingly seek the safety of guaranteed income as they enter their third act. But the rates and guarantees that have been selling points for annuities for years simply aren’t what they used to be.

By Emile Hallez
3 Questions: Inside a Best Places advisory firm
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2020
3 Questions: Inside a Best Places advisory firm

By InvestmentNews
Why I chose Buckingham
RIA NEWS APR 11, 2020
Why I chose Buckingham

I believe there are three broad trends that will determine the next stages in the evolution of financial planning in the years ahead

By Michael Kitces
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2020
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI

Experts say Finra, SEC will focus on firms' process for achieving compliance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2020
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused

The second government stimulus package comes as advisers are still trying to navigate the historic Cares Act

By Jeff Benjamin
IRS extends more tax deadlines
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2020
IRS extends more tax deadlines

The additional postponements cover trusts, estates and corporations, as well as individuals

By InvestmentNews
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 09, 2020
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO

Wunderlich Securities to pay Dominick & Dickerman over 2015 deal

By InvestmentNews
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery
OPINION APR 09, 2020
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery

Despite fee-disclosure requirements passed a decade ago, it's not easy for participants to figure out how much they're being charged

By Emile Hallez