BlackRock and Vanguard urge delay in Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule
Citing investor confusion and the “unreasonably high costs and operational burdens” it would impose on the financial services…
Wells Fargo Advisors’ Intuitive Investor robo-adviser technology files ADV registration
The service, which will be launched as a pilot program for customers in June, will require a minimum investment of $10,000 and charge 50 basis points.
Merrill Lynch woos $343 million Morgan Stanley team
Five-person group is based in Glen Rock, N.J.
Investor optimism highest since 2000: Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Index
Investors are more confident about retirement, but evenly split on impact of rising interest rates, according to the recent report.
Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta says little about DOL fiduciary rule
During confirmation hearing, he talks mostly about overtime and minimum wage issues, although he's noncommital about his positions on those matters.
Former elite Merrill Lynch team goes independent
An adviser and his five-member team have left Merrill Lynch’s private banking and investment group to create their…
Triad adds $190M advisory firm
An independent advisory group with $190 million in client assets has moved to Triad Advisors, according to the…
Hall of famer Mike Piazza’s ‘distant cousin’ leaves Merrill Lynch for Raymond James
An adviser related to a recent inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, who shares the player’s…
Clients need to talk more to their heirs about their estates: study
At least one adviser has clients create a letter, document, or video that explains to kids why their parents divided assets the way they did.
Donald Trump vs. Bill Clinton: Same age, but different IRA rules
Just like their politics, even IRA required minimum distribution rules apply differently for each of them.