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Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation

Regulator also pledges more transparency in settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hub in talks to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2019
Hub in talks to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

GRP, an LPL super-OSJ, would represent the latest in a flurry of acquisitions for Hub.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA issues final, curtailed plan to reshape chapters
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2019
FPA issues final, curtailed plan to reshape chapters

Group confirms it won't dissolve local chapters, and will begin transition with two-year beta test.

By Greg Iacurci
CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard

Trade groups asking for delays or softer versions of the new code for CFP holders.

By Bruce Kelly
Edelman Financial Engines losing COO John Bunch
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
Edelman Financial Engines losing COO John Bunch

Veteran executive departs financial services for a whole new industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems

She's willing to advocate for additional compliance time if firms have made a good faith effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Adviser managing $600 million moves to Raymond James
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2019
Adviser managing $600 million moves to Raymond James

David Ahlquist joins employee unit's Greenway Plaza office in Houston

By InvestmentNews
401(k) data dilemma is hurting the industry — especially participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
401(k) data dilemma is hurting the industry — especially participants

The inability to access data on plan participants interferes with efforts to customize their benefits and investments

By Fred Barstein
Retirement has become the lynchpin of complete advisory practices
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
Retirement has become the lynchpin of complete advisory practices

Wealth managers risk losing key clients and sacrificing business leads if they don't work with 401(k) plans.

By Fred Barstein
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 11, 2019
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure

Form CRS uses a simplified approach to help clients more fully understand the terms of their relationships with advisers

By Dale Brown
Cetera, Allianz and Capital Group partner on retirement income technology
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2019
Cetera, Allianz and Capital Group partner on retirement income technology

The new tool will generate a basic income plan that combines guaranteed fixed annuities and traditional asset management models.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2019
Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra

Independent firm led by Michelle M. Merkel makes the switch after 26 years with Principal Securities.

By InvestmentNews
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

By Jeff Benjamin
The best states for retirement
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2019
The best states for retirement

Where you go to hang your hat in retirement is a massive life decision.

David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2019
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2019
SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard

Agency director says investment advisers must mitigate or eliminate conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EP Wealth acquires Pathlight Investors
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2019
EP Wealth acquires Pathlight Investors

The purchase of the Phoenix-based RIA adds $283 million in AUM

By InvestmentNews
Piper Jaffray buying Sandler O'Neill for $485 million
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2019
Piper Jaffray buying Sandler O'Neill for $485 million

Sandler O'Neill is a leading investment bank in the financial services industry.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2019
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism

A top critic charges the SEC head with 'gamesmanship' and creating a 'false narrative.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What advisers need to know about working with student loan debt
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 09, 2019
What advisers need to know about working with student loan debt

Experts in giving advice to those saddled with student debt recommend this approach.

By Ryan W. Neal