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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule: Industry groups brace for debate

Trade groups are champing at the bit to have their say in response to the SEC hearing.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 18, 2018
Thomas James recognized for his impact on financial planning

The chairman emeritus of Raymond James said his best innovations were born out of necessity.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS RIAS APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule hearing updates

Commission says a lot of work ahead, public will have 90 days to comment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 17, 2018
SEC advice proposal unveiling: Here's what to expect

Chairman Jay Clayton will initiate momentous action Wednesday, as the commission meets to debate a rule on broker and adviser standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 17, 2018
401(k) lawsuits being brought more aggressively against retirement plan advisers

Chances of getting sued are more common now than five years ago, says one lawyer.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2018
Plan advisers, consultants question value of managed accounts

Respondents to PIMCO survey say target-date funds offer better value.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS IRA ALERT APR 16, 2018
Post-tax-time IRA checkup

Ensure your clients' individual retirement accounts are set for 2018

By Ed Slott
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2018
Finra bars no-show broker in New Jersey

Broker attended partial day of hearing, then declined to show up for the rest.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2018
Retirement coverage gap, 401(k) rollovers are big emerging threats for plan advisers

Proliferation of state retirement programs approaching the 'tipping point' where it will lead the federal government to step in.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley's success looks long in the tooth to analyst

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst Christian Bolu, concerned over stalled adviser growth and what it means for lending and deposit growth, believes the stock will "under perform."

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 16, 2018
AXA reverses course on variable annuity buyout

Insurer had planned an offer to holders of its Accumulator Series variable annuity

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2018
Commonwealth's Joseph Deitch debuts as self-help author

Twenty years in the making, 'Elevate' strives to put a career in financial services in perspective.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 16, 2018
Funding The Right Investments At The Right Time

Setting financial goals with clients is important, but even more important is for clients to understand what's possible in their financial future.

By Gillian Albert
Rise of 'gray' divorce forces a financial reckoning after 50
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2018
Rise of 'gray' divorce forces a financial reckoning after 50

Many widows and divorcees regret not taking part in long-term financial planning when they were a couple.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley broker files whistleblower suit

June Strunk says Mystic, Conn., managers ignored complaints about broker improprieties and then ostracized her.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2018
Former Merrill Lynch broker barred for hearing no-show

Finra was investigating Tyler Harris over his personal banking activity.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors continues to bleed reps

In the latest quarter, the broker-dealer suffered a net loss of 145 brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2018
401(k) plan participants sue Home Depot over alleged fiduciary breaches

Lawsuit also names Financial Engines and Alight, both providers of financial advice to the plan.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2018
Retirement outlook for millennials

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

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 13, 2018
Insurers still grappling with costly variable-annuity promises

AXA Equitable and Ohio National have recently tried switching consumers out of VAs with rich benefits through buyouts and exchanges.

By Greg Iacurci