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What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business

The pros and cons of one firm potentially owning more than half the industry's custody business.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade

Antitrust concerns could arise over custody concentration, zero-commission trend.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies

The transaction would create a firm with roughly $5 trillion in combined assets.

By Bloomberg
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA

High Note Wealth in Minnetonka, Minn., will custody at Schwab, use Dynasty platform.

By Bloomberg
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition

Plan advisers who can't articulate their value to sponsors will be at a competitive disadvantage.

By Bloomberg
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance

The measure, which would eliminate income tax and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, could boost the pool of Americans seeking private insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) plans are an illusion
OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities

Pasadena, Calif.-based indie will be fifth B-D under Atria umbrella

By InvestmentNews
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting

Vereit Inc. agreement follows $1 billion litigation settlement in September

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice

Financial advisers may find it harder to compete as large firms encroach more on mass-affluent customers, says Fidelity's Michael Durbin.

By Greg Iacurci
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Hybrid managing $225 million switches to Commonwealth from LPL

BostonPremier Wealth is based in Hanover, Mass.

By InvestmentNews
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
How independent financial advisers can help themselves to retire

With a good plan, the right people, and adequate time, retirement is possible.

By William McCance
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Industry to face fresh wave of unpaid arbitration claims

The failure of Taylor Capital Management indicates a spike in unpaid claims is likely.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors

Rulemaking agenda includes items on accredited investor definition, exempt offerings

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
2 firms managing $455 million in total join Carson Partners

Yuma Investment Group and Diamond Wealth Partners will use tech platform.

By InvestmentNews
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Buffer annuities push variable annuity sales to three-year high in Q3

Buffer annuity sales are set to increase more than 50% in 2019 as a result of low interest rates and new product features.

By Greg Iacurci
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2019
Creative Planning acquires $400 million OptiFour

Kansas-based RIA expands into Washington, D.C., metro area

By InvestmentNews
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2019
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida

Agency obtains temporary restraining order against Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco.

By Bloomberg
Empowered female advisers can make a difference
OPINION NOV 19, 2019
Empowered female advisers can make a difference

Female advisers should champion their expertise.

By Natalie Wolfsen