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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Need to evacuate because of the storm? Use this checklist to protect your possessions

Undertaking these precautions can provide a greater sense of security and preparedness in the face of an unexpected disaster.

By Geoffrey A. Simon
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2017
Congressman intends to hold Finra's feet to the fire on how SRO spends fine money

Rep. Brad Sherman said he'd introduce legislation if he had to in order to get Finra to comply.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 08, 2017
With TD Ameritrade about to acquire Scottrade, Tom Bradley is out

Company felt it needed a top manager from Scottrade in merged company.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2017
Hackers were likely targeting credit card numbers in Equifax heist

Company keeps millions of active cards on file.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 08, 2017
Janney loses rep with $207 million AUM to Wells Fargo

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 08, 2017
Advisory firms have to stop treating all advisers the same

Top performers should be given preference for advancement, according to one consultant.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Edison International agrees to pay $13.2 million in 401(k) fee lawsuit

The monetary agreement follows a court ruling last month.

By Greg Iacurci
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums

New monthly Medicare surcharges will go into effect in 2018, but sometimes they can be reversed.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 08, 2017
Our best tool against the DOL fiduciary rule is data

We must ensure that regulators and the public hear detailed, quantitative information.

By Dale Brown
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 08, 2017
Mercer acquires RIA with $290 million in AUM

Ray Mignone Associates has offices in Queens, N.Y. and Boynton Beach, Fla.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Finra bars former Securities America broker

Bruce Barber failed to provide information about selling unapproved securities.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Bob Veres predicts new investment model that could give advisers edge over competition

Says advisers might one day get client portfolio advice directly from asset managers.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
Congress likely to 'push down' the priority of killing DOL fiduciary rule

A fiduciary rule repeal isn't as important as other legislative issues, such as the debt ceiling and tax reform, according to Rep. Phil Roe.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 07, 2017
SEC says RIA stole $1 million from clients, using some of it to support gambling habit

Scott Newsholme allegedly stole $1 million, using funds for personal expenses, a gambling habit and to pay back early investors.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Finra bars former National Planning rep

Broker William Glaser caused $400,000 loss, claims infirm 76-year-old Navy veteran.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
House holding oversight hearing on Finra today

Financial Services subcommittee will explore self-regulator's agenda, structure and in-house operational review.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2017
Finra fines former Merrill broker $10,000 for unauthorized stock purchases

Joseph Yanofsky arranged the buys without getting customers' approval.

By InvestmentNews
INVESTING ETFS SEP 06, 2017
Dalia Blass could tackle fiduciary standard as first order of business at SEC

She is also expected to set the agenda for ETFs, an area in which she has expertise from her previous time at the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Reverse mortgages under fire again
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2017
Reverse mortgages under fire again

New government report distorts facts and costs of home equity loans for seniors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2017
New trustee deal boosts total recovery for Madoff victims to $12.7 billion

Settlement brings recovery for victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme to about 72 cents for every dollar in principal that was wiped out.

By Bloomberg