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Advisers home in on HENRYs overlooked by banks, retirement-plan providers
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2018
Advisers home in on HENRYs overlooked by banks, retirement-plan providers

The 'high earner, not rich yet' segment is slipping through the cracks at some financial firms, according to Cerulli research.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley's new comp plan could pinch pay for some brokers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 15, 2018
Morgan Stanley's new comp plan could pinch pay for some brokers

The wirehouse will penalize advisers if they cannot sell enhanced services to clients with smaller accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors

Rush to take benefits due to illness may not be the best move.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades

Massachusetts regulator says broker was in debt and facing foreclosure on his home.

By InvestmentNews
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers

Despite death of DOL fiduciary rule, regulators continue to look at rollover advice from advisers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage

Dairy farmer clients' $1.5 million portfolio incurred $1.3 million in trading costs, but will they be able to collect?

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo loses $161 million team to Ameriprise
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2018
Wells Fargo loses $161 million team to Ameriprise

John Burg and Tamara Colon of Temecula, Calif., join employee unit.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 13, 2018
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal

The bank's stock had rallied in recent months after it announced a big increase in dividends and buybacks in June

By Bloomberg
Hedge fund giant splits with Morgan Stanley on call on dollar peak
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Hedge fund giant splits with Morgan Stanley on call on dollar peak

Man Group strategist argues that the dollar's rally has further to go amid an escalating trade war.

By Bloomberg
AssetMark to add $5.7 billion in AUM with acquisition
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2018
AssetMark to add $5.7 billion in AUM with acquisition

Takeover of Sarasota, Fla.-based firm will push assets served by AssetMark over $50 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Bank team managing $365 million forms hybrid
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Bank team managing $365 million forms hybrid

Firethorn Wealth Partners in Augusta, Ga., will use Chalice, tru Independence.

By InvestmentNews
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2018
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs

Fidelity survey shows they are more concerned with helping workers get ready for retirement.

By Bloomberg
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 13, 2018
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace

Insurer hopes Envestnet's technology will help reintroduce annuities to fee-based advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tax-credit investigation may trip up Wells Fargo
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2018
Tax-credit investigation may trip up Wells Fargo

Justice Department is investigating bank's dealings in tax credits for low-income housing, sources say.

By Stephen Gandel
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2018
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday

Adviser claims he was kicked off the custodian platform for political bias.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates cedes CEO title
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2018
Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates cedes CEO title

Katrina Sherrerd, the firm's president and chief operating officer, was named CEO.

By Rick Baert
MassMutual is considering sale of OppenheimerFunds division
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2018
MassMutual is considering sale of OppenheimerFunds division

The potential transaction comes as asset managers see margins narrow and active funds lose ground to passive funds.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo team managing $170 million moves to Stifel
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2018
Wells Fargo team managing $170 million moves to Stifel

Stifel also added an Ameriprise broker managing $82 million.

By InvestmentNews
SEC ponders creating video to help investors decide between investment adviser and broker
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC ponders creating video to help investors decide between investment adviser and broker

Chairman Jay Clayton has suggested the host on the video would deliver similar information as conveyed on disclosure Form CRS.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Many of the best financial jobs for women aren't on Wall Street
RESOURCES WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY AUG 10, 2018
Many of the best financial jobs for women aren't on Wall Street

Asset managers with the highest share of female portfolio managers are located far from Manhattan

By Bloomberg