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LPL looks to cash in on in-house advisory assets
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2018
LPL looks to cash in on in-house advisory assets

Broker-dealer is making concerted effort to shift assets from brokerage to advisory accounts and to keep them on its corporate advisory platform.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave

Although measure died in June, Massachusetts case against Scottrade lives on.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL not selling Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2018
LPL not selling Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform

The program will close in September, though some aspects such as participant education still will be available to advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Americans have been saving much more than thought, new data show
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2018
Americans have been saving much more than thought, new data show

Revised government statistics show households saved 6.7% over the past two years, up from the previously reported 4.2% rate

By Bloomberg
Cash management platform gains appeal among advisers amid rising interest rates and frothy markets
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2018
Cash management platform gains appeal among advisers amid rising interest rates and frothy markets

Dynasty Financial Partners the latest to join MaxMyInterest.

By Jeff Benjamin
Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Tax collectors in states like New York make it really hard to leave.

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 26, 2018
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations

Despite the below-target offering price, the stock closed its first day of trading at $37.55 — a 13.8% gain.

By Jeff Benjamin
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants

Until such guidance is issued, the ERISA Industry Committee is asking the Department of Labor to cease sending threatening letters to plan administrators.

By Brian Croce
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement

Advisers can use a mathematical formula to more safely guide a client's retirement income portfolio.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2018
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
As adviser headcount rises at Raymond James, so does the cost of recruiting

Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration

Decision involves two lawsuits related to University of Southern California retirement plans.

By Robert Steyer
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2018
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

By InvestmentNews
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers

Text said a 401(k) loan was being processed, but no accounts were actually affected.

By Bloomberg
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

By Ryan W. Neal