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Buffett says tax law makes owning stocks more attractive
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2018
Buffett says tax law makes owning stocks more attractive

Berkshire Hathaway CEO says stocks don't look overvalued compared to interest rates, and predicts a 'bad ending' for cryptocurrencies.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Fiduciary groups urge SEC to prevent brokers from using 'adviser' title

Comment letters from the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard and the CFA Institute suggest the clarification is needed to differentiate brokers from investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 12, 2018
Energy funds rally sharply

But oil bump could be short-lived.

By John Waggoner
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 12, 2018
Segall Bryant & Hamill acquires Denver Investments, creating $20B wealth manager

The deal brings together two fund families and financial advisory businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 12, 2018
Are your clients ready for higher volatility?

Just as there is reversion to the mean in stock returns, there is reversion to the mean for stock volatility.

By John Waggoner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Busting DOL fiduciary rule myths of industry opponents

Claims that the regulation will harm the 'average Joe' investor by increasing costs, reducing access to advice and derailing retirement plans are bogus.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 12, 2018
Apex partners with Trizic to reach more advisers

The partnership is designed to make it faster for RIAs, broker-dealers and other enterprise firms to bring a customized robo-advice solution to market.

By Ryan W. Neal
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2018
Bill requiring fiduciary disclosure reintroduced in New Jersey

Measures would obligate financial advisers to tell clients they do not have to act in their best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 11, 2018
SS&C buys DST for $5.4 billion in cash

Firm aims to expand wealth management presence with acquisition.

By Ryan W. Neal
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 11, 2018
Adviser moves to expect in 2018

Wirehouses' withdrawal from the broker protocol will only boost advisers' interest in the independent space

By Matt Sonnen
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 11, 2018
IRS releases new withholding tables

GOP promises workers will see increases in their paychecks starting in February.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 10, 2018
Gundlach says S&P 500 will post negative return in 2018

Famed DoubleLine bond manager says commodities may be one of the best investments this year.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 10, 2018
New Jersey bank moves $700 million program from Invest to Cetera

Investors Bank brokerage operation has 65 licensed representatives.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 10, 2018
CapitalRock expands its fiduciary analyzer

Advisers want support for retirement plan rollover recommendations.

By Ryan W. Neal
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 10, 2018
Court decision on DOL fiduciary rule expected in February

Opponents and advocates of the regulation have been waiting for months for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to issue its opinion.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 10, 2018
Arizona advisory firms partner to create $730M business

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, Ariz., will see a near-50% increase in assets under management to $730 million through a partnership with Tucson-based Financial Architects.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 10, 2018
Technology is streamlining the process of issuing life insurance policies

A digital transformation is taking root in the industry, and it's benefiting clients and advisers alike.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 09, 2018
Duo managing $180 million at RBC joins Alex. Brown

Broker Collin Rigler and associate Eric Montijo based in Los Angeles.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 09, 2018
Mercer Advisors acquires two RIAs as M&A activity heats up

Five deals this month already beats last year's quarterly consolidation pace.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2018
Qualified Plan Advisors acquires $4 billion retirement shop

Retirement market is increasingly consolidating, among advisory firms and record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci