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In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing

As banks sell munis, and the Fed hikes rates, supply and demand take over.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia

Catawba Capital Management, a 10-person firm, is based in Roanoke.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients

People are healthier and living longer than ever, and MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin says advisers are primed to take advantage.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching

Incident involving Bill De Leon occured at a charity event in May 2017, according to published report.

By InvestmentNews
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2018
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice

Philanthropic women are growing in number — and stature.

By Bloomberg
How advice is changing
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2018
How advice is changing

ETF and ESG are some of the most popular letters around. Let's take a closer look at the data.

By Ellie Zhu
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers

Alleges two reps took client information when they left to start a firm.

By Bloomberg
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2018
401(k) advisory firms with custom TDFs offer pain, solace to asset managers

The funds offer direct competition but also a way for small or actively managed players to get a piece of the pie.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2018
Cetera brokers may go elsewhere with no stay bonuses on horizon

Some may feel spurned and leave, while others will simply shrug off latest slight and stay.

By Bruce Kelly
Checking one off the bucket list
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Checking one off the bucket list

Columnist tests a long-held dream for her retirement and finds it lacking.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Will Wells Fargo Advisors force brokers to become salesmen only?

Some advisers fear that Wells Fargo is moving to standardize all investment decisions.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Cetera Financial Group brokers taking wait-and-see attitude on sale

One issue in the wake of the firm's acquisition is whether they will be paid 'stay bonuses' to remain at the brokerage.

By Bruce Kelly
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin
Philanthropy a growing part of advisory relationship
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2018
Philanthropy a growing part of advisory relationship

U.S. Trust study finds clients are less interested in tax benefits than advisers may think.

By InvestmentNews