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Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades

Improper trading practices resulted in losses for investors, says regulator.

By InvestmentNews
Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts

Mitchell Friedman failed to disclose how he profited from funding arrangements.

By InvestmentNews
Why is adviser compensation flat?
OPINION SEP 05, 2019
Why is adviser compensation flat?

Firms are not only growing, they are growing up and investing in the development of human capital.

By Brandon Odell
The path to success? It's all about client relationships
OPINION SEP 05, 2019
The path to success? It's all about client relationships

It takes time for young advisers to build their relationship skills — but training can help.

By Joni Youngwirth
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales

Lefavi Wealth Management acknowledges receiving 7% commissions on top of fees.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, measure remains stuck in the Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist

Legal and administrative challenges have stalled uptake by plan sponsors.

By Greg Iacurci
'Shark Tank' for RIA fintech looking for new investments
RIAS SEP 04, 2019
'Shark Tank' for RIA fintech looking for new investments

Six RIA CEOs hosting third competition to root out the best fintech for advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Testing the breakaway waters
OPINION SEP 04, 2019
Testing the breakaway waters

Four questions for advisers contemplating a move.

By Paul Simons
When your growth stalls
OPINION SEP 04, 2019
When your growth stalls

Schedule business development the way you would any important undertaking

By Scott Hanson
Improving client satisfaction with successful communication
OPINION SEP 04, 2019
Improving client satisfaction with successful communication

When investors were asked what their adviser could do better, the No. 1 answer was that they wanted to hear from their adviser more often

By Linda York
SunTrust adviser managing $184 million goes indie with Raymond James
RIAS SEP 03, 2019
SunTrust adviser managing $184 million goes indie with Raymond James

Evan Mayer opens The Mayer Group in Boca Raton, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2019
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California

FSI successfully lobbied earlier this year for an exemption to proposed legislation for its broker-dealer and RIA members.

By Bruce Kelly
Hurricane Dorian puts flood insurance on the front burner
RIAS SEP 03, 2019
Hurricane Dorian puts flood insurance on the front burner

Advisers use storm that crushed the Bahamas as latest reminder for full insurance coverage.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label

New study shows 'adviser' is ranked closer to 'doctor' and 'lawyer,' while 'stockbroker' is grouped with 'car salesperson.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Six startups to compete in XY Planning Network fintech battle
FINTECH SEP 03, 2019
Six startups to compete in XY Planning Network fintech battle

Only one firm will win this fourth annual competition — and the promo that comes with it.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA

Investor claims custodian didn't do due diligence on adviser charged with securities fraud.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 03, 2019
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule

Others insurers are also poised to pull out of the New York market given the tougher sales standards.

By Greg Iacurci
$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe
RIAS SEP 03, 2019
$21 billion advisory firm is expanding to Europe

New York-based Tiedemann Advisors is partnering with Switzerland's Constantia Partners to target clients in the EU and Middle East.

By Bloomberg