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Hybrid firm managing $1 billion switches to Commonwealth from Securian
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $1 billion switches to Commonwealth from Securian

Pennsylvania-based Legacy Planning Partners has four partners and 30 advisers and staff

By InvestmentNews
Navigating the RIA ecosystem
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Navigating the RIA ecosystem

Firms that maintain open architecture and touch points will endure and grow.

By David Canter
OPINION OCT 31, 2019
Building an emotional connection can grow your business

Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends

By Ryan Sullivan
Is this the moment when financial planning becomes a profession?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Is this the moment when financial planning becomes a profession?

A membership organization for certified financial planners could help make it happen.

By Michael Ross
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS broker duo managing $1.4 billion at UBS sets up RIA business

Terry Cook, Kyle Caouette and 11-person team form Parcion Private Wealth in Seattle area

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Nationwide gives wholesalers the heave-ho

The $65 billion asset management firm is bypassing financial advisers to focus on outsourced model portfolio platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
UBS looking to deploy fintech to reach mass affluent

Firm isn't alone in its quest to move down market through technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $1 billion switches to Commonwealth from Securian

Pennsylvania-based Legacy Planning Partners has four partners and 30 advisers and staff

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Fidelity to launch program for 401(k) participants to draw down accounts

Rollout comes as retirement income has emerged as a primary challenge in the 401k) market.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Finra slaps $20,000 fine on former JMP Securities analyst

Michael King Jr. wrote research reports on the company offering him a job.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Navigating the RIA ecosystem

Firms that maintain open architecture and touch points will endure and grow.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2019
Building an emotional connection can grow your business

Emotionally connected clients are more likely to make word-of-mouth referrals to their family and friends.

By Ryan Sullivan
Galvin slaps Morgan Stanley with censure, $200,000 fine over ex-broker's churning
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Galvin slaps Morgan Stanley with censure, $200,000 fine over ex-broker's churning

State regulators say the firm did not adequately monitor Justin Amaral's trades.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former NY Life Securities rep over expense cheating
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Finra bars former NY Life Securities rep over expense cheating

Ronald J. Knight received $3,900 in reimbursements to which he was not entitled

By InvestmentNews
Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction
OPINION OCT 30, 2019
Robos built for advisers struggling to gain traction

Only a small number of advisers are using these platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Raymond James to pay $3.2 million to customers hurt by oil and gas investments
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Raymond James to pay $3.2 million to customers hurt by oil and gas investments

Arbitrators rule barred broker James Edward Lyons engaged in unauthorized trading.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ladenburg Thalmann looking for a buyer
BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann looking for a buyer

But the network's 4,400 financial advisers are in the dark about the details

By Bruce Kelly
Lower bond yields leave advisers pursuing controversial income strategy
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Lower bond yields leave advisers pursuing controversial income strategy

Dividend-paying stocks are becoming the go-to replacement for fixed-income allocations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Colorado charges broker-dealer with failing to supervise reps working in South Carolina
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Colorado charges broker-dealer with failing to supervise reps working in South Carolina

Structured CDs at the center of Colorado's charges against Centaurus Financial, advisers.

By Bruce Kelly