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IRS blocks New York, New Jersey plans to elude cap on SALT deduction
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2018
IRS blocks New York, New Jersey plans to elude cap on SALT deduction

States' strategies of characterizing property taxes as charitable contributions won't fly, agency says.

By Bloomberg
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2018
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud

In all, around 370 advisers sold the Future Income Payments, according to plaintiff's attorneys

By Greg Iacurci
The new knights of the roundtable
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2018
The new knights of the roundtable

Together, we're better-equipped to tackle the issues facing our profession as a whole.

By David Canter
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 22, 2018
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty

Working with a divorcing couple poses challenges, but specialized training programs can help advisers better serve this large market segment.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Mercer Advisors beefs up M&A team to target RIAs
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2018
Mercer Advisors beefs up M&A team to target RIAs

Tapping into a market of registered investment advisory firms that want to sell at the top

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James lands $1 billion team from Wells Fargo Advisors in New York
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2018
Raymond James lands $1 billion team from Wells Fargo Advisors in New York

The four-person adviser team got its start in 1987.

By Bloomberg
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 22, 2018
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests

Top regulator says such incentives prevent brokers from acting in clients' best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan Chase axes about 100 asset management employees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 22, 2018
JPMorgan Chase axes about 100 asset management employees

Cuts are global and follow a business review

By Bloomberg
Top Waddell & Reed team bolts to form RIA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 22, 2018
Top Waddell & Reed team bolts to form RIA

Firm continues to lose advisers — this time a top team.

By Bruce Kelly
Why your 50-year-old clients may need you the most
OPINION AUG 22, 2018
Why your 50-year-old clients may need you the most

As they approach retirement, people are concerned about market volatility, yet aware that they still need to grow their nest eggs

By Philip E. Caminiti
Aretha Franklin estate echoes planning problems of Prince
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2018
Aretha Franklin estate echoes planning problems of Prince

Both died without a spouse, and their estates need to undergo complex valuations to determine tax liabilities.

By Greg Iacurci
Sequoia Financial nears $5 billion in assets with acquisition of LJPR Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2018
Sequoia Financial nears $5 billion in assets with acquisition of LJPR Financial Advisors

The acquisition is Sequoia's third since 2016 and adds $776 million to its AUM.

By Jeff Benjamin
Securian loses $700 million indie to Commonwealth
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2018
Securian loses $700 million indie to Commonwealth

Integrated Equity Management is based in Bloomington, Minn.,

By InvestmentNews
Dollar weakens on Trump remarks about Fed interest-rate hikes
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2018
Dollar weakens on Trump remarks about Fed interest-rate hikes

No response so far from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, but all eyes are on him for a reaction

By Bloomberg
Acquisition of Cetera being financed through $1 billion junk bond sale
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2018
Acquisition of Cetera being financed through $1 billion junk bond sale

Bonds given junk status by Moody's because of high debt level being taken on by Cetera's parent company.

By Bruce Kelly
As DOL fiduciary rule dies, variable annuities come alive — sales up for first time since 2014
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 21, 2018
As DOL fiduciary rule dies, variable annuities come alive — sales up for first time since 2014

Indexed annuity sales also broke their previous quarterly sales record.

By Greg Iacurci
Elizabeth Warren: Wall Street influence weakening SEC advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 21, 2018
Elizabeth Warren: Wall Street influence weakening SEC advice rule

Senator cites 'soft corruption' of revolving door that causes SEC members to kowtow to industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill team managing $325 million moves to Janney
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2018
Merrill team managing $325 million moves to Janney

Michael Kernicky and his two sons join the firm in Media, Pa.

By InvestmentNews
MML loses $400 million team to Commonwealth
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2018
MML loses $400 million team to Commonwealth

Innovative Financial Solutions is based in Bloomington, Ind., and Palm Coast, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
Trump complains to donors about Powell's rate hikes
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2018
Trump complains to donors about Powell's rate hikes

President told wealthy Republicans at fundraiser he wasn't in favor of Fed raising interest rates.

By InvestmentNews