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Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2019
Reducing the number of 401(k) record keeper partners poses a challenge for plan advisers

Change is slow as advisers struggle with managing too many providers.

By Fred Barstein
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Charitable donors gave record $4 billion in first half of year
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
Fidelity Charitable donors gave record $4 billion in first half of year

Giving up 48% over 2018 period; last year's giving totaled $5.2 billion.

By InvestmentNews
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
More US parents expect their children to help pay for college

A survey of U.S. parents with college-bound students finds three-quarters are at least somewhat concerned about their child's education costs.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2019
DOL rule enables small businesses to offer retirement plans through trade associations

While the measure was praised by people in the retirement-savings sector, its release spurred a renewed push for passage of the SECURE Act.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

By Jeff Benjamin
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2019
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)

Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities

By Ethan Schwartz
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2019
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business

L.A.-based Lido Advisors intends to manage First Western Financial's fund business.

By InvestmentNews
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division

The role includes leading the company's private bank and Abbott Downing.

By InvestmentNews
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion

The discount broker and RIA custodian stands to pick up $90 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2019
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes

Group says 66% of contributions to donor-advised funds in fiscal 2019 were non-cash assets.

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg