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Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2019
Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg

Parents' conduct is described as 'disgusting' but not surprising given the current state of higher education.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2019
Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages

Board says the measures will be published for comment 'soon.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 13, 2019
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch

Berkley FinSecure says its anti-embezzlement policy is a first.

By InvestmentNews
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2019
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC

Supporter praises state for stepping in where federal regulator falls short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Super OSJ controlling $175 million in assets moves to Securities America
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2019
Super OSJ controlling $175 million in assets moves to Securities America

Lanzetta Group's 11 advisers formerly were affiliated with Questar Capital.

By InvestmentNews
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2019
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore

What did IBDs that sold GPB private placements know about its trash hauling companies?

By Bruce Kelly
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 12, 2019
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans

Life insurance organization argues automatic plans would be 'marketplace solution,' not big government.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lipper plans ESG scoring system for mutual funds
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2019
Lipper plans ESG scoring system for mutual funds

Citing the growing appeal of sustainable investing, Lipper aims set the bar for ESG ratings

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Tim Sloan for more than four hours.

By Bloomberg
Former Pimco CEO charged in college admissions bribery scheme
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2019
Former Pimco CEO charged in college admissions bribery scheme

Douglas Hodge allegedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to get two of his children admitted to the University of Southern California.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage

Sloan tells the House Financial Services Committee that Wells is working to address regulators' concerns.

By Bloomberg
Forget zero fees. This ETF is offering to pay investors
INVESTING ETFS MAR 12, 2019
Forget zero fees. This ETF is offering to pay investors

Salt Financial plans a low-volatility stock ETF that will give people 50 cents for every $1,000 they invest

By Bloomberg
Things to watch as Tim Sloan of Wells Fargo testifies before Congress
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2019
Things to watch as Tim Sloan of Wells Fargo testifies before Congress

House Financial Services committee will grill the CEO Tuesday about the progress he's made in resolving the bank's scandals.

By Bloomberg
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2019
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household

MMI report: Advisers will need tech to manage all client accounts together as one.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2019
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program

Agency offered incentives to advisers to turn themselves in.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Advisors sweetens the pot for both older and younger advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors sweetens the pot for both older and younger advisers

Under the changes, retiring reps get a 25% bonus and younger advisers get help acquiring the business of those leaving the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAR 11, 2019
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps

Apps are still too text-heavy and difficult to navigate, J.D. Power study finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2019
Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations

New tax rules could affect retirees' relocation decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2019
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt

Enhancement of savings vehicles a priority in Washington, but some states aren't on board.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2019
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown

The regulator is on the warpath against unsuitable share class recommendations. How will the industry respond?

By Ryan W. Neal