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John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders

The insurer, which recently doubled down on a strategy to encourage healthy living among life-insurance clients, is now doing the same on the LTC side.

By Greg Iacurci
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers

New tools calculate costs, potential savings and solutions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New Jersey brokers expect industry will push back against fiduciary rule proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2018
New Jersey brokers expect industry will push back against fiduciary rule proposal

Brokerage executives expect the industry to put up a fight against the rule, which they say will lead to a complex web of compliance.

By Greg Iacurci
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans

Supporters hope Senate will move similar legislation to increase chances in lame-duck session

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2018
CFP Board asks advisers how to offer guidance on revised standards

At a public forum in New York, advisers ask for help understanding how new fiduciary standard applies in practice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Be inspired by incredible advisers and firms' charitable efforts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2018
Be inspired by incredible advisers and firms' charitable efforts

Advisers, firms win for leadership at the 12th annual Invest in Others Awards.

By Sarah Min
Transition Success: 5 Keys to a Smooth Journey
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2018
Transition Success: 5 Keys to a Smooth Journey

For advisors considering a move, these five elements can help guide your practice to a successful transition.

By Gillian Albert
SEC advice rule falls short on investor protection, lawmaker asserts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2018
SEC advice rule falls short on investor protection, lawmaker asserts

Rep. Stephen Lynch notes Dodd-Frank provision authorizing SEC to impose uniform standard 'no less stringent' than fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cash comes into focus as interest rates continue ascent
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
Cash comes into focus as interest rates continue ascent

Yields on money market funds, short-term CDs and other cash accounts have risen as the Fed continues to raise interest rates, and this has big implications for advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise

Asset managers have been providing advisers with sales and marketing support, but plan sponsors may view that as a conflict.

By Fred Barstein
XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
XY Planning Network experiences the pains of rapid growth

Membership is growing by leaps and bounds.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC bars Texas adviser for cheating more than 40 investors
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
SEC bars Texas adviser for cheating more than 40 investors

The agency charged the adviser with lying to dozens of investors about returns.

By Bruce Kelly
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL
NEWS RIAS SEP 26, 2018
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL

New Jersey is the first state to take action on a fiduciary rule after the DOL rule's death, but experts think other states will likely jump on board.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL offers generous recruiting package to rivals at PE-owned broker-dealers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2018
LPL offers generous recruiting package to rivals at PE-owned broker-dealers

New deal takes direct aim at such rivals as Kestra Financial and Cetera Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?
NEWS OPINION SEP 26, 2018
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?

Yes, I'm a millennial, but clients in 2018 should not have to print forms and mail in checks.

By Ryan W. Neal
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)

Most leaders at some point have found themselves discussing how to “keep” a certain talented individual from leaving the organization. There are several powerful tools for retention, but which strategies are proven to deliver real results?

By Gillian Albert
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2018
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs

The Labor Department is responding to a recent executive order on retirement security from the president.

By Greg Iacurci
Managing wealth of the world's richest is still a man's domain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
Managing wealth of the world's richest is still a man's domain

Study reveals only 14% of family offices have diversity targets.

By Bloomberg
High times for ultra-high-net-worth families
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2018
High times for ultra-high-net-worth families

Average returns in 2017 double those in 2016, according to UBS and Campden survey.

By Bloomberg
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2018
Will Merrill Lynch leave the broker recruiting protocol?

The wirehouse has obviously noted its own lack of recruiting success this year, as well as the slowed attrition rates at its competitors that have exited the protocol.

By DSARCH