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Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2019
Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim

The adviser claims Charles Schwab defamed him and poached his clients.

By Greg Iacurci
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2019
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged

They claim current rules requiring those 70½ to start withdrawing funds from retirement accounts are outdated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pairing 401(k) and student loan benefits gains more traction
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2019
Pairing 401(k) and student loan benefits gains more traction

Travelers is implementing a program next year, which follows a similar move by Abbott Laboratories.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch cross-selling hits the market
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2019
Merrill Lynch cross-selling hits the market

The firm is luring clients by reducing interest rates on mortgages by as much as half a percent.

By Bruce Kelly
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2019
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal

NASAA President Michael Pieciak: Draft regulations should curb abusive practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Arizona credit union's $638 million retail unit switches to Raymond James
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2019
Arizona credit union's $638 million retail unit switches to Raymond James

Desert Financial Wealth Management had been with LPL for 18 years.

By InvestmentNews
Mercer Advisors acquires $240 million Confluence Financial Advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2019
Mercer Advisors acquires $240 million Confluence Financial Advisors

Boulder, Colo.-based firm raises Mercer's AUM to more than $15 billion.

By InvestmentNews
The 401(k) 'stretch' match may work in reverse
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2019
The 401(k) 'stretch' match may work in reverse

Vanguard found that a strategy used to increase employee retirement savings actually resulted in reduced participation and savings rates.

By Greg Iacurci
GE expects $1.7 billion in rate increases for long-term care policies
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2019
GE expects $1.7 billion in rate increases for long-term care policies

The announcement comes a year after GE said it would need to inject roughly $15 billion to shore up its long-term care reserves.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS escalates its pursuit of rich Americans with staff promotions
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2019
UBS escalates its pursuit of rich Americans with staff promotions

Bank names 96 managing directors in Americas, including 60 financial advisers, as it targets more billionaire clients.

By Bloomberg
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2019
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest

Lawmakers will seek more information in subcommittee hearing next week.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
10 things to know about TDFs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2019
10 things to know about TDFs

Teaser, 120-160 characters: If you're investing in a TDF, remember to choose your target date carefully.

By Jonathan Russell
Millennial women take back seat when it comes to their own finances, UBS survey says
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2019
Millennial women take back seat when it comes to their own finances, UBS survey says

59% of women age 20 to 34 defer investing and financial planning to spouses, according to survey.

By Bloomberg
Future retirees ponder Social Security strategies
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2019
Future retirees ponder Social Security strategies

Delayed claiming decisions will be based, in part, on interest rates.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra extends deadline for brokerages to self-report costly 529 plans
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2019
Finra extends deadline for brokerages to self-report costly 529 plans

In FAQs, regulator says firms should review sales supervision procedures, not every transaction.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2019
Risk-averse investors push advisers to their creative limits

Financial advisers get creative to keep their conservative clients from losing ground to inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
100% required minimum distributions
RESOURCES IRA ALERT MAR 06, 2019
100% required minimum distributions

In some cases, the RMD is the entire IRA balance — or more!

By Ed Slott
Robert J. Moore bids farewell to the advice industry as he steps down as Cetera CEO
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 05, 2019
Robert J. Moore bids farewell to the advice industry as he steps down as Cetera CEO

In a letter, he warns of an overemphasis on short-term performance and inertia toward the status quo.

By Bloomberg
SEC wins churning case against 'cockroaching' broker
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2019
SEC wins churning case against 'cockroaching' broker

Barred broker worked at 10 different firms in his 13-year career

By Jeff Benjamin
Main Street investors venture to go where Wall Street dares not
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2019
Main Street investors venture to go where Wall Street dares not

TD Ameritrade data suggest emerging investor interest in stock picking.

By Bloomberg