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ETrade launches national adviser referral network
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2018
ETrade launches national adviser referral network

Giving advisers access to millions of retail investors expands the discount brokerage's move into the custodial space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered

Investors will be watching the Fed's commentary Wednesday to see what policymakers have to say about the market volatility

By Bloomberg
Expanding field of behavioral science provides key insights for advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2018
Expanding field of behavioral science provides key insights for advisers

Behavioral finance techniques can help them guide their clients to make not only better investment decisions but healthier financial choices overall.

By Bloomberg
How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2018
How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants

The DOL hasn't issued concrete guidance on the issue, but there are hints on how to avoid trouble.

By Fred Reish
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry

Insured Retirement Institute says insurer's move to shore up its finances may create negative perception that harms annuity industry.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2018
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions

Wirehouse joins handful of other firms seeking to prevent insurer from cutting off flow of adviser trails.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2018
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems

Securities and banking regulators are continuing to focus on anti-money laundering procedures and policies.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

The combined Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund will create a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

By Jeff Benjamin
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion

Record level is more than double the $675 billion outstanding in 2009 at the end of recession.

By Bloomberg
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping

Uncertainty looms, but there may be some good news ahead for taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening

New account opening process falls short of what advisers call true "straight-through processing" of new accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs

States looking for potential partnerships to increase retirement-plan coverage

By Greg Iacurci
Lack of investment options plague HSAs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Lack of investment options plague HSAs

Retirement plan advisers can't match HSA investments with 401(k)s because of too few fund options.

By Greg Iacurci
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence

Learn how an advisor made the transition to independence with an abundance of resources and guidance before, during and after the move.

By Gillian Albert
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2018
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain

After a period of decline, the regional brokerage industry is scoring recruiting gains at the expense of wirehouses.

By Bruce Kelly
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2018
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one

It is vital for companies to represent the people they serve.

By Ron Adams
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 15, 2018
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA

Clients are looking for good news, and this could be the perfect year-end gift.

By crain-api
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

By Jeff Benjamin
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

By Bruce Kelly