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SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab, Fidelity expand commission-free ETF trading
ETFS FEB 12, 2019
Schwab, Fidelity expand commission-free ETF trading

Both will now offer more than 500 exchange-traded funds on a commission-free basis.

By Jeff Benjamin
Washington dysfunction will stir 'a lot of market volatility' this year
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
Washington dysfunction will stir 'a lot of market volatility' this year

Issues like the debt limit, trade and oversight hearings pose risks for the financial markets.

By Greg Iacurci
Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers
FINTECH FEB 12, 2019
Ramped up tech spending has helped LPL recruit advisers

Firm expects to spend $135 million on technology this year, more than double what it spent four years ago.

By Bruce Kelly
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology
FINTECH FEB 12, 2019
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology

Custodian to shift away from proprietary fintech and focus on adviser-led experiences.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo rep managing $500 million in Denver joins firm's RIA channel
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
Wells Fargo rep managing $500 million in Denver joins firm's RIA channel

Mattern Capital Management will custody with First Clearing, the operations arm of Wells Fargo.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 12, 2019
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift

Martin Kirschner fails to take part in hearing looking into case.

By InvestmentNews
Team managing $314 million leaves UBS for Ameriprise
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
Team managing $314 million leaves UBS for Ameriprise

Four-adviser Vilfordi team joins employee arm in Dallas, Texas

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former Merrill Lynch rep over falsified daycare expenses
RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2019
Finra bars former Merrill Lynch rep over falsified daycare expenses

Elizabeth Garcia was reimbursed for $9,015 she hadn't spent.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley agrees to buy Solium Capital at 43% premium
FINTECH FEB 11, 2019
Morgan Stanley agrees to buy Solium Capital at 43% premium

Purchase will allow Morgan advisers to court tech workers as they start to accumulate wealth

By Bloomberg
SEC advice rule proposal assailed by former agency economists
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2019
SEC advice rule proposal assailed by former agency economists

Letter cites proposal's 'weak and incomplete' economic analysis.

By Bloomberg
Jackson National looks to expand distribution of fee-only annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 11, 2019
Jackson National looks to expand distribution of fee-only annuities

Insurer partners with DPL Financial's insurance network to distribute annuity products through independent RIAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Custody status continues to perplex RIAs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2019
Custody status continues to perplex RIAs

A decade after the custody rule was updated, custody status remains a riddle.

By Jeff Benjamin
WisdomTree said to have explored sale to JPMorgan Chase
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2019
WisdomTree said to have explored sale to JPMorgan Chase

Discussions ended in December because the parties couldn't agree on a price.

By Bloomberg
Rules for claiming Social Security at 70
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2019
Rules for claiming Social Security at 70

Some individuals' benefits will begin automatically; others have to take action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MeToo: Even in the financial advice industry, sexual harassment is a serious problem
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2019
MeToo: Even in the financial advice industry, sexual harassment is a serious problem

An InvestmentNews survey reveals the extent of assaults and other offenses financial advisers face, and what some industry groups are doing to address it.

By Greg Iacurci
TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2019
TD won't compete with RIAs, execs say

Company won't enter businesses that involve "being all things to all people," such as financial advisory branch offices, Nally says.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities
WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2019
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities

The overconcentration of securities was not suitable for some clients, Virginia alleged.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars rep for scamming Fidelity on computer purchases
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2019
Finra bars rep for scamming Fidelity on computer purchases

Kitwana Thomas took advantage of employee-reimbursement program.

By InvestmentNews