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Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2019
Raymond James dips toe into commission-free trades

As industry race-to-zero accelerates, the broker-dealer offers free trades to small group of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
What executives should be doing in the wake of the Fisher fiasco

Let's use this unfortunate episode as a way to make the industry a better place for all of us.

By InvestmentNews
Effusive praise for a fallen captain
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Effusive praise for a fallen captain

Judson Taft Bergman was a true pioneer of the financial advisory industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2019
Salary gains slow as firms anticipate dip

While revenue and profits continued to grow for advisory firms last year, most staffers have seen only limited increases in compensation as the industry braces for tougher times ahead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
About 2.7 million fewer people got tax refunds after law change

Changes in withholding rates meant many got the tax cut in small chunks in their paychecks, rather than in one large check after filing their tax return.

By Bloomberg
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Uncovering yield in emerging markets not for the faint of heart

Katherine Renfrew talks about balancing risk and reward while going off the beaten path.

By Jeff Benjamin
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next
OPINION OCT 18, 2019
Zero-fee trading was a warning shot. Asset management is next

The advice industry's future lies in matching our fees with what our clients actually value.

By Anders Jones
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future

The sector risks being left behind as client demands change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ken Fisher's son defends his father on LinkedIn
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
Ken Fisher's son defends his father on LinkedIn

Nathan Fisher said his dad is 'wired differently' but meant no harm with off-color comments.

By Jeff Benjamin
eMoney Advisor unveils Project Avocado for mobile budgeting
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
eMoney Advisor unveils Project Avocado for mobile budgeting

Fidelity-owned fintech also overhauls planning features for wealthiest clients and unveils new API store for developers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman says pressure on advice fees could be next
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman says pressure on advice fees could be next

Now that discount brokers have cut commissions to zero, CEO wonders if competition will heat up to reduce advisory fees.

By Bruce Kelly
CFP Board moving ahead with plan to strengthen enforcement by end of year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
CFP Board moving ahead with plan to strengthen enforcement by end of year

In the meantime, the organization is checking backgrounds of CFPs one-by-one as they renew their credentials.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cerulli finds only 7% of advisers at right scale to do portfolio construction themselves
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
Cerulli finds only 7% of advisers at right scale to do portfolio construction themselves

Research firm says advisory firms need at least $250 million in AUM to do proper job.

By InvestmentNews
House approves bill requiring SEC to test investor disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
House approves bill requiring SEC to test investor disclosures

Republicans objected, saying it was a move by Democrats to delay Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
FPA study: Financial planners don't plan for their own future

The sector risks being left behind as client demands change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
eMoney Advisor unveils Project Avocado for mobile budgeting

Fidelity-owned fintech also overhauls planning features for wealthiest clients and unveils new API store for developers.

By Ryan W. Neal