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Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees

In SEC roundtables, agency leaders hear ideas ranging from cost calculator to graphic illustrations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit

A handful of other fund managers have settled similar allegations over the past two years.

By Greg Iacurci
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say

Ms. Lee, who has worked as an SEC enforcement attorney, would replace her former boss, Kara Stein.

By Bloomberg
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement

Westminster Financial Securities said to be reneging on agreement to pay elder client, including for a $200,000 bronze bear purportedly purchased from a broker's mother.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2018
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird

Harry Buchanan Smith and team joins firm in Charlotte, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2018
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood

Texas adviser embroiled in Seth Rich lawsuit says false charges cost him professionally and personally.

By Jeff Benjamin
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.

By Michael Kim
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test

Benefits lost to excess earnings are restored at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall

Observers say the proposal could open up areas of arbitrage, depending on how it's drafted.

By Greg Iacurci
Diversity trend plays out across Wall Street
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 03, 2018
Diversity trend plays out across Wall Street

Bank of America Corp. reports high percentage of female and non-white interns, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. reporting similar numbers.

By Bloomberg
Former Madoff customers argue it wasn't a Ponzi
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 03, 2018
Former Madoff customers argue it wasn't a Ponzi

Ponzi deniers seek access to master database to disprove fraud and hold on to $100 million in 'profits.'

By Bloomberg
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 03, 2018
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA

In comment letter, Investment Adviser Association criticizes SEC advice rule for net capital, account statement and licensing requirements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts

The firm is one of the last holdouts to launch CITs, signaling increased demand for the investment vehicle.

By Greg Iacurci
The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 03, 2018
The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers

Four main changes should be made before a final rule is issued

By Elizabeth Warren
Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 02, 2018
Private equity chasing healthy returns at RIAs and broker-dealers

Looking to double their money in five years, P-E investors are attracted to the wealth management industry.

By Bruce Kelly
3 ways advisers should prepare for ESG conversations with 401(k) clients
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2018
3 ways advisers should prepare for ESG conversations with 401(k) clients

It may be easy to dismiss ESG as a fleeting investment idea, but people thought the same about target-date funds in the '90s.

By Aaron Pottichen
The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2018
The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors

But the agency's proposal does not require brokers to be fiduciaries for clients, instead establishing an undefined "best interest" rule.

By Brian Hamburger
Focus Financial adds $3.5 billion Edge Capital Group to its stable
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 02, 2018
Focus Financial adds $3.5 billion Edge Capital Group to its stable

Newly public RIA rollup bought the Atlanta RIA while it was going through its IPO process

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity's zero-cost funds raise issues for 401(k) advisers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2018
Fidelity's zero-cost funds raise issues for 401(k) advisers

Fiduciary advisers should be weighing the risks and upsides of securities lending.

By Greg Iacurci
Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2018
Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments

Ex-audit department employee says she brought concerns to Finra and then was let go days later.

By Bruce Kelly