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BlackRock partners with tech vendor to help advisers embrace model portfolios
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
BlackRock partners with tech vendor to help advisers embrace model portfolios

The new platform automatically transfers asset to a BlackRock model portfolio in a tax-efficient manner, which the company hopes will encourage adoption in nonqualified accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal
Jud Bergman remembered, and what happened at Envestnet when the CEO suddenly died
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Jud Bergman remembered, and what happened at Envestnet when the CEO suddenly died

At the MarketCounsel Summit, a moving discussion about the firm's founder, and what his death can teach RIAs about succession planning.

By Bruce Kelly
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts

Measures would have to find GOP support for any hope of Senate approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAs bite their nails when deciding to sell the firm
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
RIAs bite their nails when deciding to sell the firm

Seventy percent experience anxiety over the decision, HighTower study finds.

By InvestmentNews
The greatest service we provide to clients
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
The greatest service we provide to clients

Where will investors turn for guidance during the next bear market?

By Scott Hanson
Fed leaves rates unchanged; forecasts show no change in 2020
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Fed leaves rates unchanged; forecasts show no change in 2020

FOMC says current monetary policy is "appropriate to support sustained expansion of economic activity."

By Bloomberg
Wentworth acquires hybrid managing $2.7 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Wentworth acquires hybrid managing $2.7 billion

Aurora Private Wealth is based in Rockaway, N.J.

By InvestmentNews
Pennsylvania RIA acquires $200 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
Pennsylvania RIA acquires $200 million RIA

EHD Advisory Services was formerly affiliated with EHD Insurance in Lancaster, Pa.

By InvestmentNews
State regulators encourage brokerages to use insurance to fund arbitration losses
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2019
State regulators encourage brokerages to use insurance to fund arbitration losses

NASAA says step would help address problem of unpaid arbitration awards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC

T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Natixis and Blue Tractor won permission from the regulator to disclose their holdings only once a quarter.

By Bloomberg
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2019
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix

Unwary older workers can face tax penalties for funding an HSA after 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Where does the SECURE Act stand?
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
Wells Fargo eliminates commissions from stocks and ETFs on WellsTrade
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Wells Fargo eliminates commissions from stocks and ETFs on WellsTrade

The self-directed trading platform is the latest to announce zero-fee trades as the industry embraces a new business model.

By Ryan W. Neal
Mercer acquires $230 million wealth management firm
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Mercer acquires $230 million wealth management firm

Houston-based Republic Wealth Advisors will add to Mercer's presence in Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
Advisers bypass zero expense ratios for brand-name ETFs

Fund that pays investors 5 basis points annually attracts just $6 million

By Jeff Benjamin
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros
RIAS DEC 10, 2019
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros

CEO believes the firm could double the half-dozen deals it has closed or initiated this year.

By Bruce Kelly
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros
RIAS DEC 10, 2019
HighTower could double M&A in 2020 and soon hit $100 billion in assets: Oros

CEO believes firm could double the half-dozen deals it has closed or initiated this year

By Bruce Kelly
$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 10, 2019
$120M firm transitions to 100% ESG investing

Gitterman Wealth Management sees an opportunity for advisers to gain market share by tapping into the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial advisers are drowning in fintech choices
OPINION DEC 10, 2019
Financial advisers are drowning in fintech choices

Having too many tech options ends up hurting their businesses.

By Anders Jones
Joe Duran was offered a slice of pie in Goldman deal. So he took it
RIAS DEC 10, 2019
Joe Duran was offered a slice of pie in Goldman deal. So he took it

United Capital's CEO says the roaring stock market and a desire to hit a 2020 deadline for sale informed the decision to sell.

By Bruce Kelly