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NEWS RIAS APR 30, 2018
Finra should let brokerages decide whether to supervise unaffiliated RIAs, FSI says

But dually registered advisers back the regulator's effort to get broker-dealers out of their hair.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 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 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2018
The next generation of advisers don't just want a job – they want inspiration

As firms try to bring in more young people, they should try to demonstrate the factors that make this career so rewarding and fulfilling

By Janine Wertheim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2018
SEC advice rule faces arduous journey

The centerpiece of the proposal, the Regulation Best Interest rule, is not fiduciary and isn't uniform.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2018
UBS to pay ex-broker $381,000 in spat over loan

Wilson Dennis Colberg-Trigo awarded $1.2 million, but owes $854,000.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2018
Job satisfaction tied to benefits satisfaction, survey finds

EBRI says almost two-thirds of employees who are happy with their benefits have high morale.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2018
Retirement outlook for millennials

They're drowning in debt, but are highly educated and have decades to get on track.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 27, 2018
The latest pitch from the world's best hotels: Bring the kids

Offerings targeting children range from perfume-making workshops and baking classes to whale-watching excursions and fossil hunts.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2018
Wells Fargo wouldn't be the first to push proprietary products on 401(k) plan participants

Let's not fool ourselves that the conduct allegedly being investigated at Wells Fargo is limited to one firm.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS APR 27, 2018
Wirehouses best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence

The new technology could threaten smaller advisory firms, according to research from Lex Sokolin.

By Ryan W. Neal
Senators introduce bill calling for retirement commission to guide Congress
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2018
Senators introduce bill calling for retirement commission to guide Congress

Bipartisan effort focuses on ways to improve private retirement benefit programs.

By Hazel Bradford
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 26, 2018
Oppenheimer loses $230 million team to hybrid

Tom Anderton and Ryan Howard join 626 Financial in Portage, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2018
Fiduciary watchers say problems with SEC advice rule portend long slog

Potential pitfalls include lack of detail on best-interest standard, demarcation between sales and advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2018
AARP seeks to defend DOL fiduciary rule in 5th Circuit

Massive interest group has concerns the Labor Department will not request a rehearing of its vacated regulation by April 30 deadline.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2018
Why your top producers aren't happy

Three ways to unleash advisers and boost their satisfaction.

By Donna Bristow
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2018
401(k) record-keeper consolidation is about to heat up

Advisers who don't prepare could suffer severe reputational harm.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2018
LPL announces another round of price cuts at its corporate RIA

The move, in line with other price reductions at the broker-dealer, could help LPL attract advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2018
California, New York, Oregon and AARP petition court to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The state attorneys general and AARP are asking for the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear the case.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS FINTECH APR 26, 2018
Cetera using financial planning technology to help advisers sell insurance

Cetera Financial Institutions sees insurance as a unique growth opportunity for bank and credit union wealth management programs.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2018
SEC advice rule: Jay Clayton says brokers must adhere to 'fiduciary principles'

However, he believes they also deserve a different standard of care from investment advisers.

By Greg Iacurci