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Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2018
Finra panel awards adviser $1.2 million from defunct broker-dealer

The award values Capital Guardian at $6.4 million

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2018
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires

Jason Chandler will take over from Brian Hull on January 1, overseeing about 7,000 advisers.

By Bloomberg
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions
RESOURCES IRA ALERT DEC 10, 2018
A younger spouse can lower required minimum distributions

If the IRA owner's spouse is more than 10 years their junior, the holder can use a different IRS table to calculate RMDs.

By Ed Slott
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2018
Ex-broker pleads guilty to 18-year Ponzi scheme, costing elderly investors $9 million

Steven Pagartanis solicited elderly victims to invest in real estate, a Canadian company and an international hotel conglomerate.

By Bruce Kelly
3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2018
3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now

The time is ripe for many to convert a pretax IRA to a Roth.

By Greg Iacurci
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year

Theories for what's driving the growth spurt abound, but it surpassed all other regions of the country.

By Jeff Benjamin
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate

CEO Rob Francis wants to build a national network and brand.

By Jeff Benjamin
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold

The firm, which has clients in 47 states, has grown to $21.3 billion

By Jeff Benjamin
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum

Half of the $7.3 billion under management at WE Family Offices is from non-U.S. clients

By Jeff Benjamin
Success stories: Northeast
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: Northeast

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: West
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: West

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: South
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: South

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: Midwest
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: Midwest

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2018
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more

Federal Reserve reportedly rejected parts of the bank's turnaround plan.

By Bloomberg
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

By Greg Iacurci
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.

By Jeff Benjamin
A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2018
A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround

After keeping things from deteriorating, Tidjane Thiam sets his sights on returning the bank to its previous glory.

By Bloomberg
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2018
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group

World Equity has close to 180 brokers and nearly $40 million in annual revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end

Taking a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses will face a higher bar in 2019.

By Greg Iacurci