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Merrill Edge Exec: What New Technology Means for Clients
By Janet LevauxIn an interview with ThinkAdvisor, Aron Levine highlights the thinking behind Merrill Edge's DIY platform, robo offering and virtual assistant.
November 01, 2017
Questions Arise on Broker Protocol Manager as Morgan Stanley ExitsThe law firm in charge of the agreement has powerful clients who are signatories, which could cause conflicts, two attorneys say.
October 30, 2017
How Advisors Really Use Morningstar Fund RatingsA recent Wall Street Journal investigation found the ratings have a limited value, but most advisors already knew that.
October 27, 2017
Morningstar’s Good and Bad 529 Savings Plans in 2017Morningstar has upgraded ratings for six 529 college savings plans and downgraded ratings for three.
October 27, 2017
More Retirement Plans Add Auto-Enrollment, Auto-Escalation FeaturesA survey by Alight Solutions covering nearly 10 million employees and $775 billion in assets found an increase in these savings-boosting strategies.
October 25, 2017
$2B Trilogy Group Transitions From NPH to LPLIn other news, Ameriprise recruits Wells Fargo reps with nearly $370 million in assets.
October 25, 2017
Who Wins, Who Loses in Defeat of the CFPB Anti-Arb RuleLike many battles in Washington these days, the Senate vote against the CFPB rule pits consumer groups against financial institutions and their representatives.
October 25, 2017
Senate Votes to Kill CFPB Anti-Arbitration RuleThe rule is aimed at making it easier for customers to sue banks. Vice President Pence cast the tiebreaking vote.