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AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2019
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services

Investors pounce, driving shares of the TAMP up 19% in first-day trading

By Jeff Benjamin
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2019
Commonwealth adviser managing $200 million switches to LPL-affiliated hybrid

Ron Jaeger moves to Gladstone Wealth Group's office in Red Bank, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2019
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?

With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare

By Ramon Berenguer
Fidelity, Dynasty back new tech-powered ESG asset manager
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2019
Fidelity, Dynasty back new tech-powered ESG asset manager

Called Ethic, the technology platform allows advisers to analyze existing portfolios to help clients meet ESG goals.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2019
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA

The serial acquirer's latest addition is AEPG Wealth Strategies of Warren, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Advisers shrug off Schwab's potential purchase of USAA brokerage

The reported $2 billion deal could close within a month, adding 100,000 new clients to Schwab's adviser referral program.

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch duo managing $372 million goes indie with Raymond James

Lee Henderson and George Hutter form eponymous firm in New Orleans.

By InvestmentNews
Money management for social media stars
FINTECH JUL 17, 2019
Money management for social media stars

Influencers on YouTube are drawing the attention of wealth managers looking to expand their client bases.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2019
JPMorgan Securities rep managing $225 million joins indie tied to Raymond James

Amy Sabin moves to Steward Partners Global Advisory in Dallas.

By InvestmentNews
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2019
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics

Participation and auto-enrollment are much lower among small retirement plans than larger ones, Vanguard survey finds.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2019
Merrill Lynch advisers should expect current pay grid to stay in place for 2020

After two years of changes to focus on adding clients, the firm intends to stand pat.

By Bruce Kelly
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers

The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.

By Bruce Kelly
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

By Jeff Benjamin
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2019
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk

Lifestyle creep, under-saving and lower Social Security benefits to blame.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm

Michelle Rudd opens office for Summit Trail Advisors in Seattle.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2019
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities

Advisers who pull their fee from nonqualified annuities could cause a taxable event for their clients.

By Greg Iacurci