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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2017
Ameriprise attracts 88 advisers in third quarter

Its adviser count is now at 9,890, including the IPI acquisition.

By InvestmentNews
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2017
Wedbush Securities, once again, in trouble with regulators

How do firms and brokers or executives continue to make the same sorts of mistakes while Finra and the SEC consistently miss the transgression?

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2017
Trump, House tax chief send mixed signals on 401(k) tax break

Despite the president's assurances that 401(k) plans would remain as they are, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady doesn't rule out changes to the retirement accounts.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS OCT 25, 2017
Indie team managing $172 million leaves Mid Atlantic Capital

Two-adviser team in Canton, Ohio affiliates with Ameriprise.

By Bloomberg
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners buys stake in HighTower
RIA NEWS OCT 25, 2017
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners buys stake in HighTower

The private equity firm will buy out existing institutional investors and invest an additional $100 million in the RIA.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS OCT 24, 2017
Yale-Columbia study finds women investment pros face discrimination ​

Women had to be stellar performers to garner the same attention from investors as so-so men.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 24, 2017
Clayton says SEC can't simply take over DOL fiduciary rule

'We have a process. They have a process. We have to respect those,' chairman tells SIFMA annual conference.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
Use of auto enrollment leaps, survey finds

Target-date funds are the most popular qualified default investment alternative.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
Do advisory boards create perceived conflicts for DC plan advisers?

These positions are valuable to advisers, who can take steps to mitigate or eliminate conflicts.

By Fred Barstein
401(k) advisers under pressure to keep up with due diligence of investment products
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
401(k) advisers under pressure to keep up with due diligence of investment products

Fiduciary concerns under ERISA include cost compression, product development and regulatory pressures.

By Blaine Aikin
OPINION OCT 24, 2017
Don't forget secondary market for life insurance

Clients with unwanted policies might be able to sell or exchange them for better policies.

By Jamie Hopkins
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
PIABA selects Andrew Stoltmann as new president

On plaintiff group's agenda: Establishing unpaid arbitration award pool and ensuring SEC doesn't 'water down' DOL fiduciary rule.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2017
After a second employee leaves over sexual harassment, Fidelity holds emergency meeting

Brian Hogan, head of the Boston-based firm's equity group, held the discussion last Monday with employees to stress the firm's zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate workplace conduct

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
How to take the Medi-scare out of retiree healthcare costs

Annual open enrollment season offers chance to defang drug expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
Finra's fine money whets appetites of investor advocates, experts, industry representatives

Suggestions for uses range from establishing funds for harmed investors, those whose arbitration awards go unpaid or giving it to the Treasury Department.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2017
LPL watching $100 million in NPH production move to rivals, executives say

Securities America, Cambridge and Commonwealth are winning advisers, but LPL may still retain 50% to 75% of NPH revenue

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
TIAA may be pushing unsuitable products, whistleblowers say

New York Times reports reps may have incentive to push higher-fee managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
Xerox wins lawsuit alleging 'kickback' scheme with Financial Engines

Fidelity and Voya prevailed in similar pay-to-play cases this year against 401(k) record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS OCT 23, 2017
Chasing income vs. consistent income

By Colin Moore, Global Chief Investment Officer
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
The next frontier of advice

Financial advisors have an opportunity to redefine their value and their role in clients' lives through deeper conversations that lead to meaningful connections and increased client confidence. This guide can help advisors gain a better understanding of the powerful relationships and interests that influence an individual's decision-making and life goals.

By Ellie Zhu