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Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2018
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media

The regulation hasn’t kept up with developments in the advice industry or technology, according to compliance experts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2018
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial

The deal will integrate Citizens Bank Private Wealth Management into Clarfeld.

By Sarah Min
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2018
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million

Insurer allegedly filled its 401(k) plan with high-cost in-house investments.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'
RIA NEWS NOV 05, 2018
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'

The group is altering how it works with local chapters to combat 'dysfunction' and remain relevant, officials say.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2018
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud

Douglas Simanksi told clients he would invest their money in a 'tax free' fixed-rate investment, SEC charges.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2018
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders

Changes are designed to help investors understand how the B-D routes their order and how that affects execution quality.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2018
Bounded rationality: The realistic choice

Clients don't have perfect information, even when they're selecting an adviser.

By The American College of Financial Services
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team
RIA NEWS NOV 03, 2018
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team

New role comes as the nation's largest custodian faces questions about its commitment to advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 03, 2018
Increase of enforcement cases against RIAs, advisers suggest compliance may need a boost

State actions against advisers outpaced those against brokers.

By crain-api
Wells Fargo Advisors loses $850 million hybrid RIA to Triad Advisors
RIA NEWS NOV 02, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors loses $850 million hybrid RIA to Triad Advisors

Stonebridge Financial Group is the latest example of attrition from the wirehouse.

By Greg Iacurci
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies: 5 Essential Tips
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2018
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies: 5 Essential Tips

While the new tax laws will complicate year-end planning, there are some steps people can take.

By Sheryl Rowling
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 02, 2018
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level

While a COO is often seen as an added expense, having someone in the role can free up the CEO and help the firm grow

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC enforcement actions involving advisers jump in 2018
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 02, 2018
SEC enforcement actions involving advisers jump in 2018

Agency reports 108 stand-alone enforcement actions involving investment advisers and companies, up 31.7%.

By Bruce Kelly
How to tell good brokers from bad ones
OPINION NOV 02, 2018
How to tell good brokers from bad ones

Research shows false accusations of broker misconduct are disturbingly common, which suggests Finra needs to make a change.

By Nir Kaissar
Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 02, 2018
Former LPL broker sentenced to 20 years for stealing from clients

Sonya Camarco pleaded guilty to forging checks, depositing clients funds into her personal accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars broker who took wife's cash to pay brother's debt
RIA NEWS NOV 01, 2018
Finra bars broker who took wife's cash to pay brother's debt

Former RBC Capital Markets broker made distributions from his spouse's IRA without her approval.

By Bruce Kelly
D.A. Davidson is latest broker-dealer snagged for overly expensive fund shares
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 01, 2018
D.A. Davidson is latest broker-dealer snagged for overly expensive fund shares

Firm will repay $447,000 to clients it overcharged for more than seven years.

By Bruce Kelly
IRS raises 2019 401(k) contribution limit to $19,000
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2018
IRS raises 2019 401(k) contribution limit to $19,000

A cost-of-living adjustment also raises IRA contribution limit to $6,000.

By InvestmentNews
SEC panel pushes strengthening Regulation Best Interest, in line with a fiduciary duty
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 01, 2018
SEC panel pushes strengthening Regulation Best Interest, in line with a fiduciary duty

The Investor Advisory Committee will vote Nov. 7 on suggesting the agency clarify, expand broker requirements.

By Jeff Benjamin
Future retirees focus on taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2018
Future retirees focus on taxes

Clients expect advice on tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin