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UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 22, 2019
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds

Finra panel gives UBS investors $4.25 million in damages, $170,000 in costs.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2019
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls

The mishap raises new questions about how ETF managers monitor the indexes that underlie their portfolios.

By Bloomberg
How a Venezuelan immigrant built a flourishing financial advisory firm
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2019
How a Venezuelan immigrant built a flourishing financial advisory firm

Bellaria Jimenez, who came to the U.S. from Caracas, is now president and owner of MassMutual Tri State, overseeing about 200 financial advisers and support staff.

By Greg Iacurci
Fixed indexed annuity sales rise 14% to $20 billion in second quarter
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 21, 2019
Fixed indexed annuity sales rise 14% to $20 billion in second quarter

Limra Secure Retirement Institute data finds VA sales stopped declining.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high

Employee savings rate also hit a record in Q2 at 8.8%

By Bloomberg
Canton, Ohio-based RIA to acquire $240 million crosstown firm
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2019
Canton, Ohio-based RIA to acquire $240 million crosstown firm

Combined RIA firm will have nearly $1 billion in discretionary assets.

By Bloomberg
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans

The ruling could mean plan sponsors can force employees into individual arbitration rather than defend a class-action suit.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2019
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades

James L. Beyersdorf also will disgorge $232,000 and pay $189,000 in fines.

By Bloomberg
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2019
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA

Personal Financial Consultants adds $200 million in assets to $4.4 billion EP Wealth Advisors

By InvestmentNews
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures

Agency will soon issue a rule that will likely require electronic statement delivery unless participants opt out.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate

Commissioners vote 3-2 to issue guidelines on fund managers' responsibilities in dealing with proxy advisers

By Bloomberg
ESG data getting better as the market matures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2019
ESG data getting better as the market matures

In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.

By Blaine F. Aikin
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2019
As Wells Fargo seeks CEO, toll on stock hits $24 billion

Since the bank began its hunt for a leader to replace Tim Sloan, the stock has slipped into the red for the year

By Bloomberg
Jeffrey Epstein transferred $578 million to trust days before suicide
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein transferred $578 million to trust days before suicide

Bewildered 11th-hour executor says he has 'no intent' to serve for the Estate

By Bloomberg
HighTower makes 'significant' investment in Lexington, Mass.-based RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
HighTower makes 'significant' investment in Lexington, Mass.-based RIA

Lexington Wealth Management advises on $1 billion in assets and has 11 advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 20, 2019
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client

To transfer retirement funds, John Tillotson faked identity in call to mutual fund company.

By Bloomberg
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA

Bluespring acquires $152.6 million firm in Ohio, Hickory Asset Management Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Genworth, GE and Unum need to shore up long-term care business: report
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2019
Genworth, GE and Unum need to shore up long-term care business: report

Some financial advisers are wary of the possibility insurers will sell long-term-care blocks to private-equity firms or hedge funds.

By Greg Iacurci
Makeover at Wells Fargo Advisors well-received
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 20, 2019
Makeover at Wells Fargo Advisors well-received

The wealth management network again reduces its corporate structure as part of realignment.

By Bruce Kelly
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors

It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.

By Jeff Benjamin