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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Roth IRAs hit 20 years old on New Year's Day

The tax-advantaged retirement vehicle has grown in popularity among advisers and clients, despite obstacles.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs

Pay attention to new rules for the "individual mandate" requirement and the medical expense deduction floor.

By Katy Votava
NEWS RIAS DEC 28, 2017
RIAs hedge market risk with actively managed funds

Advisers worry that, as the bull market gets long in the tooth, passive funds may falter.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Get expert help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice

Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
These 401(k) lawsuits show the value of investment policy statements

Abiding a well-crafted IPS can help minimize legal trouble for plan fiduciaries.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS RIAS DEC 28, 2017
Assets in fiduciary accounts grow to 42% of total

Cerulli says 'concern for fiduciary alignment' will color product selection.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2017
From wall street to main street: a succession story

Live Oak Bank provides financing for transition costs. When you're ready, our Investment Advisor lending team can structure a deal free from the headaches of seller financing.

By Gillian Albert
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: Help the CFP Board improve its revised standards

The proposal is a worthy effort that needs tweaking, so weigh in during the Jan. 2 to Feb. 2 comment period.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2017
Clients need help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 27, 2017
New York State proposes 'best interest' standard for life insurance and annuities

State would require products best suited for clients to be sold over those most profitable to sellers.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS DEC 27, 2017
Morgan Stanley team managing $180 million joins Raymond James in California

Father-daughter team of John and Deanna DeRosa in Newport Beach join employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 27, 2017
Merrill Lynch team managing $262 million goes indie at Raymond James

Glen Smith, Robert Casey and two in staff set up shop in Mound, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
J.P. Morgan fined $2.8 million for clearing errors

Finra says Bear Stearns' flawed system led to securities segregation issues

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2017
After a superb 2017, brokerage stocks should continue to roll next year

Even if the stock market falters, financial stocks should do well in a rising interest rate environment.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2017
CFP Board touts revised standards in $80,000 Wall St. Journal ad

Organization showcases support from pro-fiduciary consumer groups, but not everyone is on board.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2017
New Social Security rules trip up widow's adviser

If she suspends her retirement benefits, she can't collect survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2017
4 questions to ask before doing a 401(k) plan re-enrollment

A re-enrollment is a large undertaking, but advisers can easily determine if one is warranted.

By Aaron Pottichen
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2017
New DOL, SEC officials help advance fiduciary rule work

Senate confirms Preston Rutledge to key Labor Department role, while Hester Peirce and Robert Jackson Jr. join SEC as commissioners.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 21, 2017
Outlook 2018: Fund companies weigh in

Next year looks good but not great for stocks and bonds, barring a spontaneous collapse in prices.

By John Waggoner