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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Asset managers shift 401(k) distribution toward RIA aggregator firms

That could mean fewer wholesalers calling on individual advisers in the field.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2018
Court ruling aside, for now DOL will rely on fiduciary rule to govern investment advice

Agency says advisers must make good-faith compliance efforts to rely on exemptions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Advisers push retired clients to embrace investment risk

Dealing with clients' anxiety explaining that retiring is different from dying.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2018
Utah moves to fine Cetera, LPL and CUSO over credit union violations

Utah moves to charge Cetera, LPL and CUSO over failing to represent credit union relationships correctly.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 07, 2018
Merger of CFO4Life and Vogel creates $1.2 billion firm

The two wealth managers are located in the suburbs of Dallas.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2018
The worst possible time to retire

Market performance in the first few years of retirement determines financial security throughout one's golden years. Here's why the outlook for people retiring today is concerning.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2018
Recent rule changes to boost retiree health costs

New analysis quantifies the effect on Medicare premiums and Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2018
Fiduciary advocates disagree SEC advice rule harmonizes standards

In recent speech, SEC chairman Jay Clayton touted 'consistent, fiduciary principles.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS MAY 04, 2018
Building a team can help advisers build their practice

Offering more specialized services can help reel in more high-net-worth clients, according to a panel of experts.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2018
Advisers need this new approach to aging clients

Addressing longevity will be key to how financial advisers serve clients in the future.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2018
Funds that let you tap into M&A fever

These investments let investors take advantage of the current merger boom

By John Waggoner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2018
America is turning out more millionaire retirees than ever

Retirees are healthier as well as wealthier, and they're watching a lot more TV.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2018
Former broker fined $10,000 and suspended six months over expense account

Now-RIA Joshua Crossman admitted he fibbed to use up Merrill Lynch expense allowance.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAY 03, 2018
Q&A: Aaron Schaben on being Ron Carson's heir apparent

The Carson Group's 32-year-old executive vice president talks with Jeff Benjamin about his strong views on millennials and where the industry falls short.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
As curtains close on DOL fiduciary rule, SEC advice rule takes center stage

Anti-fiduciary forces may find it easier to challenge the SEC's proposed rule now that the Department of Labor's regulation is all but dead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS OPINION MAY 03, 2018
3 insights on the Financial Engines-Edelman combination and how it might affect you

The combined company is likely to become a nationally dominant firm.

By Joe Duran
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
LPL hits target for attracting NPH assets

Independent broker-dealer says it has added $70.2 billion in net new assets as a result of the acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
DOL guidance on ESG funds shouldn't have chilling effect on social impact investments

The latest Department of Labor bulletin said economic performance must trump any potential social impact when judging an investment for retirement accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2018
Fidelity sues former broker's RIA firm for misuse of trade secrets

Brokerage giant seeks damages from Grapevine, Tex., firm owned by Paul Michel.

By Bloomberg