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INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 17, 2019
Merrill advisers managing $206 million join Raymond James

Gary Wardein and daughter, Erin Bethge, are based in Rancho Bernardo, Calif.

By InvestmentNews
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
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
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.
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.
Passive proliferation slows, with 770,000 indexes scrapped in 2019
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Passive proliferation slows, with 770,000 indexes scrapped in 2019

But the number of fixed-income indexes expanded, as did ESG indexes.

By Bloomberg
Hybrid duo managing $200 million switches to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Hybrid duo managing $200 million switches to LPL

Parker Inabnet and Kate Redden operate as I.M. Wealth Care through Merit Financial.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill Lynch growth strategy helping advisers reach record productivity
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Merrill Lynch growth strategy helping advisers reach record productivity

New client acquisitions up and 60% of advisers are having their best year ever.

By Ryan W. Neal
Michael Hasenstab fund loses $3 billion in a miserable quarter
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Michael Hasenstab fund loses $3 billion in a miserable quarter

Total net assets dropped from $33 billion to $30 billion in the three months through September.

By Bloomberg
Finra exams show some firms lack mechanisms to detect unsuitable sales
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Finra exams show some firms lack mechanisms to detect unsuitable sales

Regulator's reviews also reveal lack of branch office supervision.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
Charles Schwab slams wealth tax as destroyer of U.S. creativity
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Charles Schwab slams wealth tax as destroyer of U.S. creativity

Eliminating commissions is fundamental in getting more people to engage in investing.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 16, 2019
Fisher client exodus nears $1 billion in backlash over remarks

The Boston Pension Board said Wednesday it is yanking $248 million that is managed by Fisher Investments.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
Wells Fargo takes $1.6B legal charge, dragging 3Q earnings down
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
Wells Fargo takes $1.6B legal charge, dragging 3Q earnings down

Expense for litigation tied to scandals in Well's retail bank, cuts earnings by 35 cents a share.

By Bloomberg
How far will LPL move amid an industry price war?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
How far will LPL move amid an industry price war?

After Schwab and other brokerages cut some commissions to zero, LPL tells brokers it is 'exploring its options.'

By Bruce Kelly
Head count at Wells Fargo Advisors slips, but exits continue to slow
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
Head count at Wells Fargo Advisors slips, but exits continue to slow

Meanwhile, the wealth management group sees a decline in assets due to net outflows.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo reps managing $280 million move to Stifel
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
Wells Fargo reps managing $280 million move to Stifel

Brokers join firm in Macon, Ga., Greensboro, N.C., and Brevard, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity is reviewing its ties with Ken Fisher after his comments at conference
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
Fidelity is reviewing its ties with Ken Fisher after his comments at conference

Fisher Investments manages about $500 million for Fidelity's Strategic Advisers unit

By Bloomberg
Finra panel orders former broker to pay Raymond James almost $1 million
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 15, 2019
Finra panel orders former broker to pay Raymond James almost $1 million

Arbitrators determine that John Charles Wyshak must pay cost of indemnifying clients.

By InvestmentNews