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Ohio National stokes adviser fears over annuity trail compensation
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 23, 2018
Ohio National stokes adviser fears over annuity trail compensation

Advisers are concerned that Ohio National's "scorched-earth policy" may lead other insurers to take a similar action.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL Financial snags $500 million firm from Cadaret Grant
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2018
LPL Financial snags $500 million firm from Cadaret Grant

Beltz Ianni & Associates was with Cadaret Grant & Co. for seven years before switching to LPL.

By Sarah Min
Here's how the 401(k) world will evolve over the next three years
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2018
Here's how the 401(k) world will evolve over the next three years

Retirement industry stakeholders of all stripes are set to undergo big changes.

By Fred Barstein
DOL proposes rule to broaden retirement plan coverage
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2018
DOL proposes rule to broaden retirement plan coverage

But the proposal doesn't create "open MEPs," as many in the industry had been hoping.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL snatches $3.7 billion Exemplar Financial from Cetera
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2018
LPL snatches $3.7 billion Exemplar Financial from Cetera

Recruiting effort is latest salvo in bitter rivalry between LPL and Cetera.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS loses $20 million arbitration award over Puerto Rico investments
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 22, 2018
UBS loses $20 million arbitration award over Puerto Rico investments

Award is the largest penalty for UBS involving the Caribbean island to date.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA firm valuations climbing, but not yet back to 2008 levels
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2018
RIA firm valuations climbing, but not yet back to 2008 levels

Industry consolidation continues to drive valuations higher.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo to pay New York $65 million over cross-selling practices
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 22, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay New York $65 million over cross-selling practices

Bank says the settlement relates to product sales goals that were eliminated in 2016

By Bloomberg
Small-cap stocks best large-cap, while growth stocks continue to trounce value
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2018
Small-cap stocks best large-cap, while growth stocks continue to trounce value

Latest SPIVA scorecard contains mostly expected results, but a few surprises, too.

By Bloomberg
America's student loan crisis is about to worsen
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 19, 2018
America's student loan crisis is about to worsen

As interest rates on loans rise again, worries grow about defaults and the drag on the economy.

By Bloomberg
Market volatility brings alternative investments back into focus
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 19, 2018
Market volatility brings alternative investments back into focus

Asset managers struggle to get investors on board before it's too late.

By Jeff Benjamin
NFL teams in high-tax states risk talent drain
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 19, 2018
NFL teams in high-tax states risk talent drain

Limits on federal deduction for state and local taxes could put them at a disadvantage in negotiations with free agents.

By Bloomberg
IRS unveils rules for capital gains tax breaks in so-called opportunity zones
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 19, 2018
IRS unveils rules for capital gains tax breaks in so-called opportunity zones

Mnuchin says benefit could be a $100 billion investment opportunity for real estate and businesses in distressed areas.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo Advisors to fire back against former brokers suing it
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 19, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors to fire back against former brokers suing it

Firm intends to file counterclaim against two brokers who alleged they lost business in the wake of bank scandals.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars broker accused of taking client cash to gamble, pay medical bills
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 19, 2018
Finra bars broker accused of taking client cash to gamble, pay medical bills

The broker allegedly deposited $270,000 of client money into his own personal bank account.

By Bruce Kelly
Two financial advisers running for Congress
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2018
Two financial advisers running for Congress

CFP John Chrin runs as a Republican for a House seat in Pennsylvania; Neal Simon, CEO of an RIA, seeks Maryland Senate seat as an independent.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Paul Allen's $26 billion estate could take years to unravel
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2018
Paul Allen's $26 billion estate could take years to unravel

Microsoft co-founder's holdings akin to 'a major corporation.'

By Bloomberg
Invesco to buy OppenheimerFunds
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2018
Invesco to buy OppenheimerFunds

Deal brings Invesco another $246 billion in assets, as well as high-fee actively managed funds.

By Bloomberg
DOL likely to address fiduciary rule again next year
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2018
DOL likely to address fiduciary rule again next year

Agency to consider 'regulatory options' by September, same deadline for SEC's advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA consolidation on pace for sixth straight record year
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 18, 2018
RIA consolidation on pace for sixth straight record year

Private-equity investors continue to drive M&A activity.

By Jeff Benjamin