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Mercer manages about $11 billion in assets, while Blue Moon manages $90 million.
Despite a trying year, the firm has said it will sweeten signing bonuses for veteran advisers.
Craig Price claims he was fired for speaking up about the abuse of a trust fund.
A simmering conflict is brewing between the two biggest generations in U.S. history.
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It behooves plan advisers to pay attention to their asset-management partners, because advisers rely on them for marketing and practice management support and guidance.
They will have to decide if the signing package they are being offered by LPL makes sense. A lot is hanging in the balance.
Brokerage firms, the group most affected by a rule delay, would likely put off big projects around adviser compensation and trimming investment products.
Agency says manager overcharged funds $1.5 million
A fiduciary process involves a full understanding of what should be done, rather than what can be done.
The deal, part of which is based on the advisers and revenue that eventually will move from NPH, could potentially cost LPL $448 million.
Says states need to take the lead in securities investigations as Trump moves to cut back financial regulation.
Length of time for measure's review gives SEC, other regulators greater chance to get involved in setting advice standards.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. and FSC Securities last Thursday announced that the firm will pay a $100,000 fine and $492,000 to clients.
They do not believe the cuts will do much to help economy next year.
Kansas-based firm managing $340 million had been affiliated with National Planning Corp.
George Dahl appeared at Finra hearing but did not provide requested testimony.
Saber rattling is cause for concern, but advisers are not making wholesale moves in client portfolios.
Several strategies can cover the gap to help clients claim a bigger benefit later
