Turning advice on its head
United Capital's Joe Duran is hellbent on changing the industry.
Florida advisers sue CFP Board
Husband and wife balk over a disciplinary case the board raised for using the term “fee-only” to describe their compensation.
BofA Merrill agrees to $39M gender discrimination settlement
Lawsuit alleged a "deep rooted and pervasive gender discrimination" existed at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch
Supremes give Schwab a boost over Finra in arbitration scuffle
A recent Supreme Court decision allowing class action waivers tips the scales in favor of Charles Schwab in its scuffle with Finra over the tactic.
DeWaay settles with Finra over sales practices
Pays fine, accepts suspension but B-D already closed, securities license dropped.
State subpoenas 15 brokerages over sales of alternatives
In a move that will shake the advice industry, Massachusetts securities cop William Galvin sent subpoenas to 15 brokerages. The request? He wants information about sales of alternatives to seniors.
MSRB to follow Finra regarding suitability rules
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board last Monday asked for comments on proposed changes to its suitability rule that…
Scottrade edges out Schwab among do-it-yourselfers in J.D. Power ranks
DIY investors are suffering from information overload, and that's knocked their satisfaction, the new J.D. Power rankings of discounters suggests. Check out the rankings
Guiding widows into a new life
Working with women who've lost a spouse requires behavioral-finance acumen; 'decision-free zone'
Spouse’s death left wife with difficult decisions
Suddenly hit with questions about life insurance and wills; tough choices under the best of circumstances