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Senators introduce bill to ease audit requirements for small brokerages
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Senators introduce bill to ease audit requirements for small brokerages

New bill contains revisions aimed at generating more bipartisan support than previous legislation

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Four-rep team from RBC managing $240 million moves to Raymond James

Bannister, Rainey Cavanaugh Wealth Group is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.

By InvestmentNews
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
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.
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
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann looking for a buyer

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

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2019
Senators introduce bill to ease audit requirements for small brokerages

New bill contains revisions aimed at generating more bipartisan support than previous legislation

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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
Charles Schwab's daughter focuses on financial literacy
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Charles Schwab's daughter focuses on financial literacy

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, chair of Schwab Charitable, also cites the challenges posed by the nation's skyrocketing student loan debt.

By Liz Skinner
Hybrid firm acquires $280 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Hybrid firm acquires $280 million RIA

NorthView Asset Management in Austin, Texas, is first Sanctuary Wealth's first acquisition.

By InvestmentNews
Eric Cantor warns of investor backlash in wake of Fisher remarks
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Eric Cantor warns of investor backlash in wake of Fisher remarks

Financial firms that fail to respect women will be punished by their customers, he says

By Bloomberg
LPL, Raymond James led gains in adviser headcount last quarter
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
LPL, Raymond James led gains in adviser headcount last quarter

Meanwhile, the number of advisers at the wirehouses continues to slip.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2019
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products

Insurer's stock drops on report the agency is looking at the unit that handles retirement plans for school districts and universities.

By Bloomberg
FPA selects 11 chapters to participate in trial run
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
FPA selects 11 chapters to participate in trial run

OneFPA aimed at boosting member engagement by centralizing administrative functions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
HighTower growth strategy shows no fear of buying high
RIAS OCT 29, 2019
HighTower growth strategy shows no fear of buying high

The $71 billion RIA consolidator acquires its fourth $1-billion-plus firm this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman Sachs sued for 'unlawful' 401(k) management
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Goldman Sachs sued for 'unlawful' 401(k) management

A former employee claims the company acted out of self-interest and disregarded the well-being of participants by using in-house mutual funds.

By Greg Iacurci
What value do you add? Start by communicating
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
What value do you add? Start by communicating

Advisers not only need to do a great job at financial planning, tax mitigation and behavioral finance, they need to let their clients know that this is what they're paying for.

By Scott Hanson
T3 Enterprise conference: Race to zero a popular topic
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
T3 Enterprise conference: Race to zero a popular topic

Many discussions at tech meeting of banks and broker-dealers brought up fee pressures.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Eric Cantor warns of investor backlash in wake of Fisher remarks

Financial firms that fail to respect women will be punished by their customers, he says

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2019
Charles Schwab's daughter focuses on financial literacy

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, chair of Schwab Charitable, also cites the challenges posed by the nation's skyrocketing student loan debt.

By Liz Skinner