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You don't need to know sign language to work with deaf clients, but it helps
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2019
You don't need to know sign language to work with deaf clients, but it helps

Advisers talk about their experiences working with clients in this underserved niche.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mass affluent say financial stress affecting their mental health
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Mass affluent say financial stress affecting their mental health

Bank of America survey reveals financial concerns among wealthy Americans.

By Bloomberg
Does Reg BI really hold brokers to a higher standard than investment advisers?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUN 14, 2019
Does Reg BI really hold brokers to a higher standard than investment advisers?

The question is how much mitigation and elimination of conflicts — versus disclosure — will really happen at firms and be required by the SEC.

By Knut Rostad
Galvin to propose fiduciary rule for Massachusetts brokers
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2019
Galvin to propose fiduciary rule for Massachusetts brokers

The secretary of the commonwealth is proposing a fiduciary standard in response to an SEC investment-advice rule he views as too weak.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 13, 2019
Cetera latest to be hit with data breach of personal information

Company is offering clients complimentary, two-year membership to an identity theft protection and credit monitoring service.

By Ryan W. Neal
4 strategies for Roth conversions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2019
4 strategies for Roth conversions

Find out about the different Roth conversion strategies available to you

By Ramon Berenguer
SEC bars broker for churning clients' accounts through firm
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2019
SEC bars broker for churning clients' accounts through firm

Agency says Jovannie Aquino recommended series of frequent, short-term trades while charging commissions and fees for each trade.

By Bloomberg
Reg BI won't stop advisory sector advances over broker-dealers, Pershing's Tibergien says
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2019
Reg BI won't stop advisory sector advances over broker-dealers, Pershing's Tibergien says

Executive says clients prefer to work with investment advisers because of the transparency, greater choice in investment options and fiduciary status of the business model.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lessons for those 'graduating' to retirement
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUN 13, 2019
Lessons for those 'graduating' to retirement

For many retirees, the struggle isn't having enough money, but confidently spending what they've worked so hard to accumulate.

By Philip E. Caminiti
Finra bars no-show former Cetera rep
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Finra bars no-show former Cetera rep

Nina Jessee was being investigated for complaints about alternative investments and outside business activity.

By InvestmentNews
Long-shot bid for Wells Fargo CEO job gains steam
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2019
Long-shot bid for Wells Fargo CEO job gains steam

As other candidates turn down the position, senior executives at the bank support the candidacy of interim CEO Allen Parker.

By Bloomberg
What does it mean when superstar breakaway brokers bolt again?
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
What does it mean when superstar breakaway brokers bolt again?

The decision by the Luminous team to leave First Republic could have far-reaching repercussions for the entire advice industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Reps managing $319 million move to Raymond James
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Reps managing $319 million move to Raymond James

Daniel Nickow and Brett Salzer join employee unit in Deerfield, Ill.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former UBS rep involved in trading away investigation
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Finra bars former UBS rep involved in trading away investigation

Nicolas Barrios refused to take part in inquiry over private company he founded.

By InvestmentNews
Tax reform changed the way advisers promote charitable giving, Fidelity survey says
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Tax reform changed the way advisers promote charitable giving, Fidelity survey says

The portion of clients with whom advisers discussed giving has risen to 58% from 46% in 2015, fidelity survey shows

By InvestmentNews
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
Betterment offering automated investing and advice for Optum Bank HSA

The partnership connects the robo with 3 million customers and $9 billion in Optum's HSAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley sees massive growth from giant teams of advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley sees massive growth from giant teams of advisers

Andy Saperstein expects some teams to reach $100 million in annual revenue in the future.

By Bruce Kelly
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2019
Pershing's incoming CEO sees opportunity in high-demand advisory services

James Crowley says the custodian is focusing on IT improvements and enhancing the client experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) savings rates have stagnated
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
401(k) savings rates have stagnated

The overall savings rate has hovered around 10% of income for the past decade and a half, despite improvements in plan design.

By Greg Iacurci
Special Social Security rules for public sector employees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2019
Special Social Security rules for public sector employees

Two exceptions can ease the sting of offsets that reduce benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin