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Verbal agreement became a succession plan
RIAS AUG 23, 2019
Verbal agreement became a succession plan

How to buy an RIA in the middle of a global financial crisis.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley team managing $210 million joins Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2019
Morgan Stanley team managing $210 million joins Raymond James

Five-adviser group in Tucson, Ariz., moves to firm's employee unit.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity yield in short supply as interest rates falter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 23, 2019
Annuity yield in short supply as interest rates falter

Few highly rated insurers are offering fixed annuities guaranteeing more than 3%, a challenge for advisers in search of yield for clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2019
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P

High levels of debt could be impacted by declining interest rates, the debt rating firm says.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley team managing $345 million moves to Stifel
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2019
Morgan Stanley team managing $345 million moves to Stifel

Five-advisor Huggins Winders Group joins firm in Tallahassee, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust acquires $3.7 billion San Antonio-based RIA
RIAS AUG 22, 2019
Captrust acquires $3.7 billion San Antonio-based RIA

South Texas Money Management has 60 employees and offices throughout Texas.

By Bloomberg
Dawn Bennett appeals conviction of running $20 million Ponzi
RIAS AUG 22, 2019
Dawn Bennett appeals conviction of running $20 million Ponzi

In July, Ms. Bennett was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds
WIREHOUSES AUG 22, 2019
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds

Finra panel gives UBS investors $4.25 million in damages, $170,000 in costs.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls
ESG AUG 22, 2019
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls

The mishap raises new questions about how ETF managers monitor the indexes that underlie their portfolios.

By Bloomberg
How a Venezuelan immigrant built a flourishing financial advisory firm
RIAS AUG 22, 2019
How a Venezuelan immigrant built a flourishing financial advisory firm

Bellaria Jimenez, who came to the U.S. from Caracas, is now president and owner of MassMutual Tri State, overseeing about 200 financial advisers and support staff.

By Greg Iacurci
Fixed indexed annuity sales rise 14% to $20 billion in second quarter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 21, 2019
Fixed indexed annuity sales rise 14% to $20 billion in second quarter

Limra Secure Retirement Institute data finds VA sales stopped declining.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high

Employee savings rate also hit a record in Q2 at 8.8%

By Bloomberg
Canton, Ohio-based RIA to acquire $240 million crosstown firm
RIAS AUG 21, 2019
Canton, Ohio-based RIA to acquire $240 million crosstown firm

Combined RIA firm will have nearly $1 billion in discretionary assets.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades
RIAS AUG 21, 2019
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades

James L. Beyersdorf also will disgorge $232,000 and pay $189,000 in fines.

By Bloomberg
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans

The ruling could mean plan sponsors can force employees into individual arbitration rather than defend a class-action suit.

By Greg Iacurci
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA
RIAS AUG 21, 2019
California-based RIA acquires $200 million RIA

Personal Financial Consultants adds $200 million in assets to $4.4 billion EP Wealth Advisors

By InvestmentNews
Why advisers should eliminate the B word
OPINION AUG 21, 2019
Why advisers should eliminate the B word

Constantly being busy is doing us more harm than good. Here's an approach that helps you prioritize

By Ron Carson
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate

Commissioners vote 3-2 to issue guidelines on fund managers' responsibilities in dealing with proxy advisers

By Bloomberg
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures

Agency will soon issue a rule that will likely require electronic statement delivery unless participants opt out.

By Greg Iacurci
Learn to love delegating
OPINION AUG 21, 2019
Learn to love delegating

Pick good people and get great results

By Scott Hanson