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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2018
LPL wraps up NPH adviser move, declines to say whether it reached revenue goal

LPL said earlier this month that it was on track to move over 70% of NPH's revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Popular 403(b) resource launching directory of fiduciary advisers

Registered reps and insurance agents won't be included on the clearinghouse.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2018
UBS buckles to pressure over non-solicitation agreements

Changes will be pegged to brokers' 2018 bonuses instead of those for 2017. But is this a trend other firms will follow?

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES FEB 26, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo rep barred and arrested for ripping off elderly

Authorities say Jeffrey Palish's misdeeds against elderly clients netted him anywhere from $180,000 to $600,000.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Even the strongest retirement plans can be derailed by health care costs

New guide offers ideas for estimating and funding retiree health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2018
Cetera sale talk another distraction for advisers

Company emerged from bankruptcy less than two years ago; plans to brief advisers Tuesday afternoon

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 24, 2018
Broker protocol: Indecision over recruiting agreement is rampant

Ruckus over recruiting agreement has even wirehouse lifers wondering if it's time.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2018
Ohio RIA with $4 billion in assets to join Focus Financial

Firm started as a regional brokerage in 1898; deal aids succession planning.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2018
NYU lawsuit becomes first 403(b) fee case to go to trial

The university was one of about a dozen prominent schools sued by Jerry Schlichter in 2016.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 23, 2018
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton outlines goals for a new fiduciary standard

Rule should provide clarity on role of adviser, enhanced investor protection and regulatory coordination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 23, 2018
SEC chairman Jay Clayton says market needs 'clarity' on adviser-client relationship

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton put a fiduciary-rule proposal at the top of the agency's rulemaking agenda on Friday, saying that the market needs "clarity" on the relationships between financial advisers and clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2018
Americans don't just want SUVs. They need them

As more people participate in activities like paddleboarding and rock-climbing, bigger rigs come in handy to haul all that gear

By Bloomberg
OPINION FEB 23, 2018
Designing the Super OSJ of the future

The groups will expand beyond compliance to provide advisers with turnkey solutions, training programs and even succession planning.

By Rich Whitworth
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2018
Cetera reportedly exploring $1.5 billion sale

The company confirmed it's talking to investment bankers to 'explore how to best optimize [its] capital structure at lower costs.'

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 23, 2018
SEC commissioners cheer Clayton's efforts on fiduciary rule collaboration

Agency hopes to overcome past divisions on investment advice standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2018
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers

Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2018
Speculation mounts on whether others will follow UBS' latest move to prevent brokers from leaving

UBS brokers must sign a 12-month non-solicit agreement if they want their 2017 bonuses.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2018
IRI seeks Republican support for bill to expand auto-401(k) plans

Legislation by Rep. Richard Neal would require most small businesses to establish a retirement plan and automatically enroll employees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 22, 2018
Merrill Lynch and rep to pay $140,000 to Vermont for unauthorized actions

Broker Lawrence Barber made unauthorized changes to client's account, state charged

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH FEB 22, 2018
Advisers bemoan LPL's technology platform change

Those in a private LinkedIn chat room were sounding off about fears the independent broker-dealer will require a move to ClientWorks before it is fully ready.

By Bruce Kelly