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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
Why having a trust plan is essential for all investors

Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.

By Tom Mingone
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2016
SEC to boost Finra oversight as self-regulator takes bigger role in broker exams

Agency to lean more heavily on Finra as SEC shifts some of its own resources toward registered investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2016
Americans have a hard time shaking their credit card addictions

Consumers owed a total of $936 billion in credit-card and other revolving debt in December — a $103 billion increase from April 2011.

By Bloomberg
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition
FINTECH FEB 09, 2016
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition

TD Ameritrade Institutional, the adviser arm of the custodian, says working with 16 robo-advisory platforms allows advisers to pick their preference.

By Alessandra Malito
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool

Other advisers can take a page from the the firm's action plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New bill would provide universal retirement coverage for U.S. workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
New bill would provide universal retirement coverage for U.S. workers

Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) would establish a universal savings account for all working Americans regardless of the size of their employers.

By Greg Iacurci
Are your clients using the wrong account to save for retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Are your clients using the wrong account to save for retirement?

Provocative article suggests health savings accounts may top 401(k) plans as wealth accumulation vehicle.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 08, 2016
Lessons in leadership for advisers from 'Game of Thrones'

The industry's proverbial war will be won by advisers who understand the power of technology.

By Joe Duran
Owner of Westminster's winning dog to see big return on investment
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2016
Owner of Westminster's winning dog to see big return on investment

Puppies of the three-year-old male will bring in thousands of dollars each, and endorsements could bring in even more. But getting the poised sporting dog to the winning circle wasn't cheap.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2016
Advisers, new pensions have holes to fill

Clients need to be sold on the idea of saving for retirement, and needing advice on retirement investments

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2016
SEC takes steps to avoid Madoff sequel

The regulator must find a way to increase the productivity of its examiners

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2016
Ask the Adviser: Why should I insure my home for more than I can sell it for?

Homeowners often get the amount for which they should have their home insured wrong.

By Kevin Lynch
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
TD Veo One dashboard expected in fall

TD Ameritrade Institutional expects to roll out its Veo One platform, a dashboard for advisers to seamlessly connect software programs, this fall.

By Alessandra Malito
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program

Half a dozen markets will test the new platform before potential approval nationwide.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra orders Barclays Capital to pay $13.75M over mutual fund sales

The self-regulatory organization is continuing its recent push to hold broker-dealers accountable for the suitability of product sales.

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers need to know about popular long-term-care products
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2016
What advisers need to know about popular long-term-care products

Deciding between traditional and combination products can be difficult, but better understanding plan features can help.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus

Finra ordered a dozen firms to pay restitution and fines totaling $6.7 million for failing to give clients discounts for large purchases of unit investment trusts.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2016
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales

Fines, levied in July and August, top $500,000; Voya Financial takes biggest hit

By Bruce Kelly