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SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former rep $25,000 over unauthorized trades at two firms
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Finra fines former rep $25,000 over unauthorized trades at two firms

Steven Yellen's trading at Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise violated rules, Finra rules.

By InvestmentNews
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice

GPB's chief compliance officer stole information from SEC during its investigation: DOJ.

By Bruce Kelly
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

By Jamie Hopkins
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?
OPINION OCT 23, 2019
Is the 401(k) adviser M&A market about to cool down?

The market is hot, but the balance could shift if too many advisers seek a buyer.

By Fred Barstein
Juncture Wealth Strategies team joining Integrated Partners
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Juncture Wealth Strategies team joining Integrated Partners

Juncture, with $200 million in AUM, is unwinding and the adviser team will work for Integrated Partners as IARs.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
3 Advantages of Fixed Indexed Annuities

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

By Jamie Hopkins
Merrill Lynch trio managing $256 million moves to Ameriprise
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Merrill Lynch trio managing $256 million moves to Ameriprise

Craig Stiles, Gregory Miller and Nathan Clark join employee unit in Lansing, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
Smaller RIAs are selling like hotcakes
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Smaller RIAs are selling like hotcakes

Deals during the first nine months of 2019 have already surpassed the total for all of 2018.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL proposes rule on digital 401(k) disclosures
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
DOL proposes rule on digital 401(k) disclosures

Employers will be able to default participants into receiving their plan disclosures electronically.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill duo managing $700 million joins RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Merrill duo managing $700 million joins RIA

Boca-based Robert Marton and John Bute have joined Lido Advisors, headquartered in Los Angeles.

By Bloomberg
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $150 million move to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $150 million move to Raymond James

Roper Fields, Thomas Fields and B.V. Lawson join employee unit in Cool Springs, Tenn.

By InvestmentNews
New Hampshire pulls $239 million from Ken Fisher
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2019
New Hampshire pulls $239 million from Ken Fisher

Its announcement brings the amount divested from his firm to more than $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife
OPINION OCT 22, 2019
4 ways to help clients control their digital afterlife

A new law helps people determine what happens to their digital assets after they die, but the law's provisions only apply if they take specific action

By Amy Florian