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RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2018
Mercer acquires $420 million Traust Sollus

New York RIA, which began as CPA firm, maintains tax orientation as a wealth manager.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker accused of accepting loans from clients

Michael Ralby declined to take part in the investigation, leading to the regulator's action.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.

By crain-api
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2018
US Treasury, IRS seek to close loophole sought out by hedge-fund managers

Regulations will be issued barring use of S corporations to avoid paying higher taxes on carried-interest profits.

By Bloomberg
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

Increased use of annuities and reverse mortgages could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 02, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley, UBS advisers prevail in TRO claims

The key to whether exiting brokers can beat temporary restraining orders from wirehouses is how they handle client information.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2018
BlackRock exploring funds that exclude gun makers, retailers

The world's largest asset manager is working with clients who want to eliminate exposure to firearms.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Warren, Daines bill would help establish a database for orphaned 401(k) accounts

National database would allow workers to check for forgotten 401(k) money after a job change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Pension risk transfers swelled nearly 70% in 2017

Employers have increasingly offloaded their pension liabilities to insurance companies as pensions have become costly to keep on the books.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Defined-contribution plans showing returns closer to those of pensions

White paper says gap is closing between DC and DB plans.

By Rob Kozlowski
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Georgetown sued for allegedly violating fiduciary duties in its 403(b) plans

Plan participants claim 'inefficient and costly' system.

By Robert Steyer
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2018
Ron Carson still raking LPL over the coals

His 'Why I left LPL' webinar argues that conditions at the broker-dealer have gotten worse, not better, over the past year

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2018
Outside activities lead Finra to bar former J.P. Morgan rep

A hearing no-show, Pavel Shklyar of New Jersey was terminated last month.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors scrutinized by Justice Department

DOJ orders Wells Fargo to conduct independent investigation of its Wealth and Investment Management business following whistleblower tips about "sales problems," according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Massachusetts finds MetLife 'missing' pensioners, Galvin says

Two months after the insurer provided the names of those owed pension payments, the state has located the majority of them.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Startup offers annuities online on a subscription plan

Blueprint Income's founders aim to save America from retirement insecurity.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Top Wells Fargo exec to advisers: 'Stay positive,' keep walking the 'noble path'

Weiss urges advisers to remain upbeat as news breaks of another potential scandal at the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2018
Financial advisers brush off latest market tumble

Advisers said Thursday's 420.22 point loss in the Dow was just more evidence of increased volatility in the market and doesn't have them concerned.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2018
HD Vest adds $240 million rep from Raymond James

Team led by accountant Richard Mitchen based in Baton Rouge, La.

By Bloomberg