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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Boost retirement income with home equity

Including a reverse mortgage can update the 4% withdrawal rule strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

By Richard J. Lampen
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Largest U.S. pension fund may slash exposure to stocks

Calpers may double its bond allocation to reduce risk and volatility as the bull market approaches nine years.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2017
Can Robert Moore save Cetera?

In the little more than a year since he stepped in as CEO, Mr. Moore has made great strides in turning around the broker-dealer network after its parent company went through a painful — and very public — bankruptcy.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2017
Borzi: Hard for Acosta to justify long DOL fiduciary rule delay

Former assistant labor secretary and architect of the regulation says its postponement could be vulnerable to court challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Head of Merrill Lynch's adviser-sold 401(k) sales to depart

Joe Mrozek, who's worked for the wirehouse for more than 20 years, will take a job at Lincoln Financial Group.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
TIAA subpoenaed over sales practices

Whistleblowers cited in Times article say the pension giant pressured reps to push expensive managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Everything you need to know about the Senate GOP tax proposal

Here's how the Senate proposal compares with the House version so far on key areas.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2017
Bills to bolster accredited investors, alternative investments gain momentum

Bipartisan pitch tries to expand pool of people who qualify, ease regulations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Someone tried to hack my Social Security account

Government website offers tips to protect personal data, but gaps may remain.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 09, 2017
Finra fines Ameritas $180,000 over VA sales

Firm failed to set up systems and adequately supervise representatives, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS IRA ALERT NOV 09, 2017
Prepare clients for an untimely end to Roth conversion do-overs

If the tax bill becomes law, the recharacterization repeal will be effective after 2017

By Ed Slott
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2017
LPL loses another big team to Securities America

Professional Investors Network, with 70 advisers and $1.7 billion in assets, was affiliated with NPH.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
How confusing are the fees brokers charge?

Although a common cost estimate is 100 basis points of assets under management, a new Personal Capital report finds advisory fees at large firms ranging from 1.25% to 3%.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Smart data can improve behavior, outcomes for retirement savers

The defined contribution industry, record keepers and advisers alike, must catch up fast.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS FINTECH NOV 09, 2017
Advisers still wary of bitcoin as interest grows

Debate rages over whether digital asset is a new currency or risky fad.

By John Waggoner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2017
J.P. Morgan settles lawsuit on alleged fiduciary breach in stable value funds

The $75M agreement ends a years-long class-action trial.

By Rob Kozlowski
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2017
Merrill Lynch swells ranks of fiduciary 401(k) advisers by over 3,000

More than 22% of its total adviser workforce is now certified by the wirehouse to act as a fiduciary for retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 08, 2017
Clayton: SEC targets 'complex, hidden fees'

Putting clients in expensive share classes instead of lower-cost ones hurts investors, chairman says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2017
LPL says it's on track to recruit 70% of National Planning Holdings revenue

Rivals have picked off some big NPH teams, but LPL said it is getting the lion's share of revenue from the acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly