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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2017
Morningstar backs new retirement calculator

United Income models 'future life outcomes' based not only on expected investment performance but potential life spans and spending levels.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule has enforcement gaps — and they could widen

Parts of the rule not subject to a contract requirement don't offer investors an avenue to recover losses if they receive bad advice.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2017
SEC censures faith-based RIA over fees

Envoy Advisory, in Colorado, allegedly overcharged its minister clients.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2017
Florida-based broker-dealers flee Irma, setting up operations out-of-state

Raymond James activates back-up offices in Memphis, Detroit and Denver, while Kovack Securities charters jet to fly staff to New Orleans.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2017
Harvey and Irma — Reminders that advisory firms need solid continuity plans

Clients, shaken by the scale of hurricanes, will be in need of their financial advisers' reassurance that their assets are safe and accessible.

By crain-api
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2017
Why clients might benefit by sending their children overseas for college

As U.S. tuition rates continue to soar, more American parents are sending their children abroad in pursuit of cheaper education.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2017
By the numbers: Section 529 college savings plans

Plans with the most assets, top adviser-sold and direct-sold plans, and top plans based on three-year performance

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Government report distorts facts and costs of reverse mortgages

The report overstates the typical cost of a reverse mortgage in today's marketplace and misinterprets Social Security claiming strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Consumers struggle to get information following Equifax data breach

The credit reporting service disclosed this week that private information for as many as 143 million people had been compromised.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Need to evacuate because of the storm? Use this checklist to protect your possessions

Undertaking these precautions can provide a greater sense of security and preparedness in the face of an unexpected disaster.

By Geoffrey A. Simon
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2017
Congressman intends to hold Finra's feet to the fire on how SRO spends fine money

Rep. Brad Sherman said he'd introduce legislation if he had to in order to get Finra to comply.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS SEP 08, 2017
With TD Ameritrade about to acquire Scottrade, Tom Bradley is out

Company felt it needed a top manager from Scottrade in merged company.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2017
Hackers were likely targeting credit card numbers in Equifax heist

Company keeps millions of active cards on file.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 08, 2017
Janney loses rep with $207 million AUM to Wells Fargo

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS SEP 08, 2017
Advisory firms have to stop treating all advisers the same

Top performers should be given preference for advancement, according to one consultant.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Edison International agrees to pay $13.2 million in 401(k) fee lawsuit

The monetary agreement follows a court ruling last month.

By Greg Iacurci
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums

New monthly Medicare surcharges will go into effect in 2018, but sometimes they can be reversed.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS OPINION SEP 08, 2017
Our best tool against the DOL fiduciary rule is data

We must ensure that regulators and the public hear detailed, quantitative information.

By Dale Brown
NEWS RIAS SEP 08, 2017
Mercer acquires RIA with $290 million in AUM

Ray Mignone Associates has offices in Queens, N.Y. and Boynton Beach, Fla.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 07, 2017
Finra bars former Securities America broker

Bruce Barber failed to provide information about selling unapproved securities.

By Bloomberg