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    Regulatory actions and programs
    SEC charges adviser with stealing $800K, inflating AUM

    Nicholas Mitsakos allegedly used the funds to pay his credit card bills and make payments on his Mercedes, authorities charge.

    By Ann Marsh
    August 16
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    Financial regulations
    CFP Board opens up new mandatory arbitration to more scrutiny

    After taking away CFPs' right to sue the board, it makes two concessions to critics. Still, the process points to governance problems at the board, Michael Kitces says.

    By Ann Marsh
    August 15
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    Regulatory actions and programs
    Former NFL linebacker and ex-wirehouse advisor ran $10M fraud, SEC charges

    Former Philadelphia Eagles player Merrill Robertson Jr. funded "luxurious" lifestyle with life savings of football coaches, complaint says.

    By Ann Marsh
    August 11
  • High flyer: Salmen, a 25 year industry veteran, is known for piloting his own pressured twin Cessna to work.
    CFPs
    CFP Board taps high-flying planner as chair-elect

    Retired air traffic controller and former FPA president Richard Salmen was named to a one-year term in 2018, succeeding Blaine Aiken.

    By Ann Marsh
    August 3
  • EricaMcGinnis
    Independent BDs
    Advisor Group demotes CEO amid tough times for IBDs

    Nascent partnership at largest female-run IBD ends as Erica McGinnis leaves top spot. Expect more heads to roll, one expert says.

    By Ann Marsh
    August 2
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    Independent BDs
    At LPL, OSJs take twin hits

    The leading IBD cut a top consulting division that catered to its largest firms and set up potential conflict between groups of advisers: those in and out of OSJs.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 29
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    Wealth management
    How advisors are advancing financial literacy

    RIAs snag annual FP Pro Bono Awards for innovative programs.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 29
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    Independent BDs
    Advisers with $780M in combined AUM go with FiNet

    Wells Fargo's independent arm landed seven recruits in its latest efforts to add more than the 102 advisers recruited from competitors last year.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 27
  • sec
    Regulatory actions and programs
    2 ex-brokers pocketed $5M in client funds, SEC charges

    The alleged wrongdoers transferred client money to their wives’ accounts, the commission says.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 22
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    Compliance
    New conflict of interest concerns: SEC fines RIAs for BD loans

    Two firms were fined over $100,000 for not disclosing nearly $5M in loans to clients.

    By Ann Marsh and Charles Paikert
    July 19
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    Financial regulations
    FINRA considers creation of fund for unpaid arbitration awards

    Firms and brokers would contribute to a pool to compensate investors who were defrauded but are unable to collect, according to one recommendation.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 19
  • Kevin Keller CFP Board
    Recruiting
    CFP ranks expected to reach 75K by the fall

    The approaching milestone represents growth of about 30% in the past 9 years.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 15
  • lpl
    Career moves
    Wells Fargo's FiNet snags advisers from 3 large firms

    After predicting a strong recruiting year, Wells' independent advisory arm attracts planners from LPL Financial, UBS and U.S. Bank.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 14
  • Cetera headquarters
    Career moves
    Cetera picks up second LPL veteran exec

    The firm filled out its senior management ranks with LPL's Jeffrey Buchheister, who said that he is joining the firm at a "watershed" moment.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 13
  • Morgan Stanley Reels in $5B Team
    Independent BDs
    Morgan Stanley loses 4 advisors with $600M AUM to startup

    A new partnership between ex-wirehouse advisors and a retirement plan consultant will use "gratitude boards" to focus discussions on important issues in clients' lives.

    By Ann Marsh
    July 11
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    Career moves
    Wells Fargo's FiNet lures 3 advisors from Morgan and Edward Jones

    Former Edward Jones advisor says he left for the freedom to own and market his own eponymous firm as he wishes.

    By Ann Marsh
    June 16
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    Independent BDs
    Cetera parent Aretec lands eMoney founder for its board

    Edmond Walters is seen as bringing deep fintech expertise to rebranded company.

    By Ann Marsh
    June 16
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    Regulatory reform
    SEC’s White failed to protect investors, senators say

    In contentious Senate testimony, White fended off accusations that the regulatory body has dragged its feet. Again, she did not offer a timeline for implementing a fiduciary rule from the SEC.

    By Ann Marsh
    June 15
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    Alternative investments
    Do new T shares skirt fiduciary rules?

    The nontraded REIT industry moved to introduce a new share class following tighter regulations.

    By Ann Marsh
    June 8
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    Regulatory reform
    Commissions exposed, advisor stops selling nontraded REITs

    The question a Cetera advisor says he never wanted to get from a client: "How come this is $88,000 instead of $100,000?"

    By Ann Marsh
    June 8
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CAN RIA GROWTH AND TRUE FIDUCIARY DUTY REALLY COEXIST?

Business goals cannot always put clients' best interests first. Here's why even the executives leading fast-expanding advisory firms say the critics have a point.

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