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Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved
RIA NEWS FEB 15, 2019
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved

Leon LaBrecque's deliberate venture into succession planning landed him and his 1,400 clients in a good place.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers

IBD agrees to repay customers $1.9 million in addition to a $225,000 fine

By Jeff Benjamin
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000

Arbitration claim accuses well-known adviser of actions that resulted in excessive fees.

By Bruce Kelly
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Three-adviser team managing $730 million leaves UBS for Stifel
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Three-adviser team managing $730 million leaves UBS for Stifel

Group will open office for firm in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi

Floyd Powell received $104,000 in commissions from the transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up

Bigger cash weightings reveal a preference for safety over returns as the bull market ages

By Jeff Benjamin
Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower

Green Square Wealth Management was formed earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
Long Island hybrid managing $250 million switches to LPL from Royal Alliance
RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2019
Long Island hybrid managing $250 million switches to LPL from Royal Alliance

Strategic Financial is based in Hauppauge, N.Y.

By InvestmentNews
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2019
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections

Enhanced level of accountability is necessary to weed-out bad actors that tarnish industry and harm investor confidence.

By Christopher A. Iacovella
Passive funds surpass active funds in large-cap sector
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2019
Passive funds surpass active funds in large-cap sector

Passive mutual funds, ETFs and smart beta funds held $2.93 trillion in assets in Q4.

By Bloomberg
Convergence of retirement planning and employee benefits is here
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Convergence of retirement planning and employee benefits is here

It's all about convergence, and those who leverage it will reap the rewards

By Fred Barstein
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free

Tackling growing loan burdens sparks bipartisan interest on Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What millennials really want out of fintech
FINTECH FEB 13, 2019
What millennials really want out of fintech

Surprising opinions on traditional brokerages and digital financial advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed

One claim involving an in-house stable value fund will move forward.

By Greg Iacurci
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare
OPINION FEB 13, 2019
Thinking about selling your firm? 5 ways to prepare

It's still a seller's market, but potential sellers need to make the right moves to attract buyers.

By Scott Slater
Q4 revenue strong at IBDs, online brokers despite market declines
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2019
Q4 revenue strong at IBDs, online brokers despite market declines

Increased trading and higher interest rates helped the firms weather volatility, Moody's says.

By Ryan W. Neal
InvestmentNews Expands Women Adviser Summit Series from Four to Six Cities in 2019
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2019
InvestmentNews Expands Women Adviser Summit Series from Four to Six Cities in 2019

The <i>InvestmentNews</i> Women Adviser Summit series of day-long business conferences catering to female financial advisers will expand to six cities in 2019

By Gillian Albert
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2019
For Wells Fargo Advisors, finding new clients becoming difficult

New business is 'harder and harder' to bring in the door, says a senior executive.

By Bruce Kelly