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Merrill Moves to Put Commissions Back Into Retirement Accounts; Wells Fargo Hits More Bumps; and Other Industry News
By Janet LevauxMorgan Stanley grabs an executive from Betterment, Advisor Group pledges to interview female candidates for top posts, and HD Vest gives its reps access to Envestnet tools.
September 27, 2018
RIAs Grow in Numbers and AUMThe number of firms and their level of assets under management continue to climb, the latest IAA and NRS report finds.
September 26, 2018
The Math of Medicare Enrollment Delay Option for Working ClientsDeciding when to enroll in Medicare coverage is more complicated when a client continues to work, and can effect claiming Social Security.
September 26, 2018
Morningstar Debunks the 'Male, White-Collar' Investor MythA new white paper from Morningstar suggests advisors need to avoid forming recommendations based on stereotypes.
September 26, 2018
Misbehavioral Finance: How Emotions Ruin Investing OutcomesDr. Ted Klontz, an associate professor at Creighton University and a financial savior of athletes and entertainers, like Wynnona Judd, explains the keys to keep investors from sabotaging their own wealth.
September 25, 2018
Soon Do-Gooders at Vanguard Charitable Can Do BetterVanguard Charitable will offer three new ESG-oriented ETFs for donor-advised fund investors in October.
September 24, 2018
CEOs: Trade Policy Is Hurting BusinessThis quarter's Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Survey included a question on the effect of U.S. trade policy on capital investment.
September 24, 2018
Why AUM Fees 'Poison' the Advisor-Client Relationship: Bert WhiteheadThe longtime advisor tells ThinkAdvisor about being "vindicated" by the DOL and why massage therapists make great referrers.