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FINTECH FEB 08, 2017
Merrill Lynch debuts robo-platform for clients with at least $5,000 to invest

Familiar financial giants are doing well attracting investor assets on digital platforms

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 08, 2017
Higher investor protection standards ahead regardless of DOL fiduciary rule outcome

Advisers will need to be able to demonstrate they are recommending low-fee and high-performance products.

By Maria Cardow
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 08, 2017
Dallas judge upholds DOL fiduciary rule

In an 81-page ruling, Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn of the Northern District of Texas, shot down each of the major arguments submitted by industry trade groups. <b>Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20170208/FREE/170209909/justice-department-seeks-stay-in-dol-fiduciary-rule-lawsuit&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Justice Dept. seeks stay in DOL rule lawsuit</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
$4 billion hybrid RIA to leave LPL
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2017
$4 billion hybrid RIA to leave LPL

Resources Investment Advisors also has affiliate retirement-focused advisory firms with $6 billion in assets, but it's uncertain whether they will follow suit and depart LPL.

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2017
Ron Carson reveals friction with LPL led to move to Cetera

Carson ends a 28-year relationship by moving his firm from LPL to Cetera.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2017
2017 to be year of independent broker-dealer mergers

A looming fiduciary rule, combined with regulations limiting product sales, have experts predicting more consolidation is inevitable

By Bruce Kelly
Dan Arnold, LPL's new CEO, to be in the spotlight during earnings call
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2017
Dan Arnold, LPL's new CEO, to be in the spotlight during earnings call

After a tough first month on the job, Dan Arnold will need to be in &quot;damage control mode&quot; as he faces analysts and investors for the first time, according to an industry recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2017
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson

Brian Ourand admitted taking $250,000 from the former heavyweight champion and $500,000 from former NBA star Glen Rice and at least two other pro athletes.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
Trouble keeping Next Gen advisers motivated? It may be normal

Study finds worker happiness declines, stress increases after first-year honeymoon

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 07, 2017
How do you deploy cash in this market?

Putting fresh money to work in today's market can be particularly worrisome, with the S&P 500 currently selling for 21 times its past 12 months' earnings.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 07, 2017
Senator Elizabeth Warren tells acting DOL secretary, 'Financial firms back fiduciary rule'

Twenty-one firms have responded to a Jan. 19 letter challenging them to resist the Trump administration's efforts to stop the regulation, Ms. Warren told Acting Labor Secretary Edward Hugler.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
3 non-traditional methods for acquiring a financial advisory practice or book of business

Buyers may find that the path to acquiring the scale they want is much more achievable than they thought.

By David Grau Sr.
FINTECH FEB 07, 2017
Most advisers' cybersecurity training insufficient

Firms would be better off with shorter, more frequent sessions for employeees

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 07, 2017
Fidelity survey finds advisers still focusing on DOL rule implementation

Almost half of advisers haven't slowed their compliance plans despite talk of delays

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2017
Trump executive order may prevent guidance on employee benefits issues

An order aimed at reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs could sow confusion over issues such as executive compensation and the fate of planned rules affecting employer retirement plans.

By Marcia S. Wagner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2017
How to pick the right active manager

It's important to know how to evaluate fund strategies to determine whether managers embody skill, conviction, opportunity and patience.

By Steve Graziano
Former Wells Fargo Advisors rep barred by Finra for excessive trading in elderly client's account
WIREHOUSES FEB 06, 2017
Former Wells Fargo Advisors rep barred by Finra for excessive trading in elderly client's account

The level of trading was unsuitable for the client given her age, risk tolerance and income needs, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2017
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have wills

Most Republicans have one, but just 38% of Democrats do; two-thirds of parents with young kids are intestate

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2017
Investors mix target-date funds and other investments to pursue specific strategies

Defined contribution plan participants who mix strategies &#8220;seem to be conducting reasonable investment practices,&#8221; according to new research from Vanguard.

By Robert Steyer
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2017
IRS wants $700 million from Michael Jackson estate

Says his name and likeness were undervalued at death; &quot;What about Marilyn?&quot; his attorneys ask

By Bloomberg