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LPL buys AdvisoryWorld for $28 million in cash
FINTECH DEC 03, 2018
LPL buys AdvisoryWorld for $28 million in cash

The purchase will boost LPL's plans to build a next-generation, integrated adviser technology platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
Stop asking for referrals. You're better than that
OPINION DEC 03, 2018
Stop asking for referrals. You're better than that

Offer your help, rather than asking for a referral, and make that offer to people with whom you have a genuine connection.

By Joe Duran
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
DOL set to give 401(k) advisers' businesses a boost

Labor's proposed rules on multiple-employer plans would let advisers aggregate clients in a single retirement plan.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Plan advisers should offer what 401(k) sponsors really want

Any suggestions that increase costs, work or liability will likely fall on deaf ears.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
401(k) dilemma: Advisers weather a fog of uncertainty surrounding IRA rollovers

The DOL rule is dead, but advisers giving advice on moving 401(k) funds to individual retirement accounts are nervous because they're trying to meet regulators' expectations and possible changes under a new SEC advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION DEC 01, 2018
5 steps to an effective financial wellness program

Health and wealth are on a path toward convergence — here's how to build a plan that delivers measurable results.

By Brad Arends
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Rollover tip sheet: What advisers should consider

Should your client roll over a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account? Here's a guide to help decide.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION DEC 01, 2018
Investor confusion about target-date funds is alarming

Survey highlights the level of misunderstanding, which could lead to disappointed plan participants and suboptimal behavior.

By Warren Cormier
Regulators have a sharp eye on IRA rollovers, so advisers must act cautiously
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Regulators have a sharp eye on IRA rollovers, so advisers must act cautiously

Financial advisers should discuss the pros and cons of a move with clients, and document their considerations.

By crain-api
IRS proposes no 'clawback' from higher estate and gift tax exemption
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2018
IRS proposes no 'clawback' from higher estate and gift tax exemption

The tax agency says it won't try to collect retroactively when the higher exemptions expire in 2025.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 30, 2018
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end

Taking a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses will face a higher bar after this year.

By Greg Iacurci
Anger over Ohio National's attack on VA contracts
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2018
Anger over Ohio National's attack on VA contracts

Columnist is one of the owners of a VA contract that insurer is cutting fees on.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Why seniors need travel insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2018
Why seniors need travel insurance

Medicare doesn't cover medical costs outside the U.S.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Survey finds financial planning most adopted technology, digital trading least
FINTECH NOV 29, 2018
Survey finds financial planning most adopted technology, digital trading least

A report from Redtail Technology found tech adoption to be equal across generations

By Ryan W. Neal
DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather settle with SEC for hyping cryptocurrency
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 29, 2018
DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather settle with SEC for hyping cryptocurrency

Music producer and boxer accused of failing to disclose payments they received for promoting initial coin offerings.

By Bloomberg
Annuity and mutual fund interests at odds over 401(k) disclosures
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2018
Annuity and mutual fund interests at odds over 401(k) disclosures

Insurance groups facing off against retirement industry stakeholders over issue of lifetime income illustrations.

By Greg Iacurci
Drive growth today and be positioned to thrive in future markets
OPINION NOV 29, 2018
Drive growth today and be positioned to thrive in future markets

Recent market volatility serves as a reminder to prepare advisory firms for a changing environment.

By Shirl Penney
Real estate investment firm Direct Source Wealth under investigation in Indiana
ALTERNATIVES NOV 29, 2018
Real estate investment firm Direct Source Wealth under investigation in Indiana

Firm is raising millions without state or federal filings.

By Bruce Kelly
Is TCA by E*Trade's new account aggregation tool late to the party?
FINTECH NOV 29, 2018
Is TCA by E*Trade's new account aggregation tool late to the party?

Digital account aggregation has been around for decades, but may now be seeing increased adoption.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bitcoin ETFs stymied by lack of safeguards, says SEC chief Jay Clayton
ETFS NOV 28, 2018
Bitcoin ETFs stymied by lack of safeguards, says SEC chief Jay Clayton

Clayton said concerns about cryptocurrency being manipulated or stolen are keeping the agency from approving a bitcoin ETF.

By Bloomberg