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INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2019
Finra censures Newbridge Securities and fines firm $225,000

The firm consents to having inadequately supervised sales of complex products.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2019
Voya retirement chief talks M&A, fee pressure and emerging 401(k) fraud

Charlie Nelson oversees one of the largest retirement-plan record-keeping operations.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2019
Hunt for tax havens fuels $47 billion stampede into muni debt

While the municipal market has weakened recently, it's still delivered returns of about 6.7% this year.

By Bloomberg
Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing
OPINION SEP 27, 2019
Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing

Focus on after-tax returns and take advantage of tax-efficient structures when available.

By Aaron Hodari
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2019
Invesco seeks SEC approval for ETF designed to thwart copycats

The actively managed funds would keep some of their holdings hidden.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Hybrid managing $150 million switches to LPL from Kestra

Chesapeake Investment Planning is based on an island in the bay.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2019
The ETF market just got a shot in the arm from D.C.

SEC eases rules that the industry says slowed the issuance of new exchange-traded funds.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Finra bars IFS Securities executive linked to reported $10 million trading loss

Keith Wakefield did not testify in Finra investigation of 'trading improprieties' at IFS.

By Bruce Kelly
The 401(k)-HSA savings rule of thumb works, until it doesn't
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
The 401(k)-HSA savings rule of thumb works, until it doesn't

Is it better to max out your HSA or 401(k)? Know more in this discussion

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker for insider trading

Joseph Pratt of Conshohocken, Pa., used private information from clinical trials.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Raymond James doubles down on digital with advisers in control

As digital advice evolves, Raymond James stays focused on advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Senate confirms Scalia as DOL secretary on party-line vote

Lead counsel of industry suit to kill original fiduciary rule may have to step back from rewrite

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION SEP 26, 2019
4 ways to build a team that believes in making an impact

Establishing an impact-driven culture creates more room for individual and team fulfillment

By Ron Carson
Making a difference, doing a world of good
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2019
Making a difference, doing a world of good

Financial advisers working hard to improve the lives of others and finding new purpose along the way

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
Fidelity brings ESG portfolios to advisers

Advisers can use Ethic to select from existing ESG models or construct their own.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS SEP 25, 2019
Robertson Stephens acquires Blue Blaze Financial

New Jersey-based firm brings $200 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
What is keeping negative bond yields from reaching the U.S.?

The Fed is not expected to go negative, but global market forces will continue to drive U.S. yields lower

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Experts warn SEC about perils of loosening private offering rules

Older investors and retirement savers could suffer, they say, but alternatives industry representatives tout portfolio diversification advantages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Former California RIA barred, slapped for $1.2 million by SEC

Strong Investment Management had been charged with fraud in a "cherry-picking" scheme.

By InvestmentNews
Big capital-gains tax hit on horizon for mutual fund investors
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2019
Big capital-gains tax hit on horizon for mutual fund investors

Outflows from active funds and high returns can create a bad scenario in taxable accounts.

By Greg Iacurci