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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2017
Wells Fargo requires advisers to use level fees for new 401(k) business

The move echoes that of other large brokerage houses such as Merrill Lynch, which requires its retirement plan advisers to act as fiduciaries post-DOL rule.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2017
SEC charges former Georgia adviser with $1.86 million elder fraud

Agency claims Jay Costa Kelter used clients' money 'as own personal piggy bank.'

By InvestmentNews
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
RBC Wealth Management on recruiting roll

Firm has seen a net gain of 11 advisory teams and $4.25 billion in client assets in the year through September.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH NOV 14, 2017
Envestnet Tamarac overhauls adviser software

Developer says total suite revamp is part of plan to improve client engagement and open architecture features.

By Ryan W. Neal
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 14, 2017
To 'fix' the broker protocol, bring in the SEC

After Morgan Stanley's exit, the SEC should revise Regulation S-P and codify the protocol's provisions.

By Sharron Ash
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2017
Yes, impact investing can be profitable

Research points to competitive returns for pursuing the social and environmental good.

By Abhilash Mudaliar
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2017
Brokers managing $366 million at credit union affiliate with Lincoln

Kevin J. McDermott and John G. Kane set up own firm in West Chester, Penn.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Boost retirement income with home equity

Including a reverse mortgage can update the 4% withdrawal rule strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

By Richard J. Lampen
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Largest U.S. pension fund may slash exposure to stocks

Calpers may double its bond allocation to reduce risk and volatility as the bull market approaches nine years.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2017
Can Robert Moore save Cetera?

In the little more than a year since he stepped in as CEO, Mr. Moore has made great strides in turning around the broker-dealer network after its parent company went through a painful — and very public — bankruptcy.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2017
Borzi: Hard for Acosta to justify long DOL fiduciary rule delay

Former assistant labor secretary and architect of the regulation says its postponement could be vulnerable to court challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Head of Merrill Lynch's adviser-sold 401(k) sales to depart

Joe Mrozek, who's worked for the wirehouse for more than 20 years, will take a job at Lincoln Financial Group.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
TIAA subpoenaed over sales practices

Whistleblowers cited in Times article say the pension giant pressured reps to push expensive managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Everything you need to know about the Senate GOP tax proposal

Here's how the Senate proposal compares with the House version so far on key areas.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2017
Bills to bolster accredited investors, alternative investments gain momentum

Bipartisan pitch tries to expand pool of people who qualify, ease regulations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Someone tried to hack my Social Security account

Government website offers tips to protect personal data, but gaps may remain.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 09, 2017
Finra fines Ameritas $180,000 over VA sales

Firm failed to set up systems and adequately supervise representatives, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
RESOURCES IRA ALERT NOV 09, 2017
Prepare clients for an untimely end to Roth conversion do-overs

If the tax bill becomes law, the recharacterization repeal will be effective after 2017

By Ed Slott
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 09, 2017
LPL loses another big team to Securities America

Professional Investors Network, with 70 advisers and $1.7 billion in assets, was affiliated with NPH.

By Bruce Kelly