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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2017
SEC hits Citigroup advisory unit with $18.3 million penalty for overbilling clients

From 2000 until 2015, Citigroup overcharged about 60,000 advisory client accounts and was unable to locate another 83,000 client contracts that were opened between 1990 and 2012.

When it comes to investment returns, not all robos measure up
EQUITIES JAN 25, 2017
When it comes to investment returns, not all robos measure up

Schwab and Vanguard at opposite ends of robos' performance spectrum, advisory firm's report finds.

OPINION JAN 25, 2017
What financial advisers can do about a U5 disclosure

Given the current regulatory environment and increasing utilization of BrokerCheck by the public, a broker must take ownership of his or her CRD.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2017
Finra's new exam unit looking to identify rogue registered reps

The self-regulatory organization is planning to investigate 100 to 200 brokers who pose the greatest risk to investors.

FINTECH JAN 24, 2017
Fintechs producing cheaper, automated firm valuations for advisers

Traditional valuation providers warn of limits to digital tools, including quality

Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps
RIAS JAN 24, 2017
Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps

The firm is an employee-owned, independent partnership associated with Raymond James, and has found success with its collegial 'no-jerk policy' for those who'd like to join.

RIAS JAN 22, 2017
Banks, credit unions could start buying advisory practices

LPL among the firms to benefit from the expanded distribution of financial advice

First Republic starts year with a bang
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2017
First Republic starts year with a bang

Picks up two Merrill Lynch groups with nearly $2 billion in assets; more deals might be on the horizon.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2017
Young retirement robo ForUsAll scoring high employee participation rates

The company's founders, who hail from Financial Engines, have grown the new business to $100 million in assets.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 19, 2017
Like Trump? Hate Trump? What happens when politics bubbles up at advisory firms

Advisers discourage partisan rants at the office while some find other places to take up political discussions.

FINTECH JAN 18, 2017
Janney Montgomery Scott selects Advicent financial planning software as core of DOL fiduciary fix for advisers

Advicent's Naviplan software will broaden advisers' view of client financial picture.

RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed
RIAS JAN 18, 2017
RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed

Differentiating themselves from brokers would be easier now that debate has raised investor awareness of the role of a fiduciary

New Finra head Robert Cook wants to publish exam result summaries
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 18, 2017
New Finra head Robert Cook wants to publish exam result summaries

CEO says he got the idea by talking to firms during a "listening tour" shortly after taking over the reins of the securities industry regulator.

Adviser barred from industry, must pay $577K for concealing referral fee
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 18, 2017
Adviser barred from industry, must pay $577K for concealing referral fee

Connecticut adviser John W. Rafal obtained a new client with accounts in excess of $100 million, and agreed to pay the referring attorney $50,000 annually from the advisory fees paid, according to the SEC.

Finra targets firms hiring brokers with checkered pasts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 18, 2017
Finra targets firms hiring brokers with checkered pasts

The regulator makes it a top priority for 2017, establishing an exam unit to ferret out rogue brokers and scrutinizing how firms supervise them.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2017
House bill seeks improvements to 529 college savings plans

Unlimited investment changes among the enhancements lawmakers seeking in new measure

FINTECH JAN 17, 2017
New cybersecurity regulation hits New York financial firms March 1

The rules, which include having written policies and procedures and a designated chief information security officer, could become a model for other states.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2017
Facebook challenge 2017: Moving beyond money

Clients want us to spend less time talking about money and more time discussing their lives.

SEC hits Morgan Stanley with $13 million fine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2017
SEC hits Morgan Stanley with $13 million fine

Says wirehouse overbilled investment advisory clients due to coding and other billing system errors.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2017
Why This May Be the Right Time to Sell Your Practice