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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 15, 2017
How to select the right TDF for a 401(k) plan

A fiduciary process involves a full understanding of what should be done, rather than what can be done.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2017
LPL Financial buys NPH, a broker-dealer network with 3,200 advisers

The deal, part of which is based on the advisers and revenue that eventually will move from NPH, could potentially cost LPL $448 million.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 15, 2017
Massachusetts securities chief William Galvin launches investigation of broker 'kickbacks'

Says states need to take the lead in securities investigations as Trump moves to cut back financial regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2017
Best-interest contract could be casualty of DOL fiduciary rule delay

Length of time for measure's review gives SEC, other regulators greater chance to get involved in setting advice standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2017
FSC Securities to pay $592,000 for failure to supervise leveraged ETFs

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. and FSC Securities last Thursday announced that the firm will pay a $100,000 fine and $492,000 to clients.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS TAX AUG 14, 2017
In poll, economists say they expect Congress to pass tax cuts by Nov. 2018

They do not believe the cuts will do much to help economy next year.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2017
Compass Financial Resources moves affiliation to Securities America

Kansas-based firm managing $340 million had been affiliated with National Planning Corp.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
Former Newport, Revere rep barred for failure to testify

George Dahl appeared at Finra hearing but did not provide requested testimony.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2017
North Korea: How should advisers react?

Saber rattling is cause for concern, but advisers are not making wholesale moves in client portfolios.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2017
How to fund a Social Security delay

Several strategies can cover the gap to help clients claim a bigger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
U.S. companies having best earnings season in 13 years

From Dow Chemical to Morgan Stanley, corporations are cashing in on overseas demand to pump up profits.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2017
Help your clients avoid disastrous mistakes when filling in college funding gaps

Funding a child's college education shouldn't blow up their retirement.

By Jonathan Albano
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
Dividend investing in the Trump era: Dispelling three misconceptions

Why dividend-paying stocks have a place in any well-diversified portfolio.

By Derek Anguilm and Lisa Ramirez
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Brokers, advisers hoping delay is time well spent

Eighteen-month postponement further clouds the future of a fiduciary rule.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2017
Edward Jones loses $363 million adviser to Ameriprise

Paul Lang joins firm's employee channel in Roswell, Ga.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2017
Manulife cites 'challenging' businesses amid spinoff talk

The company may seek to exit its John Hancock unit in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2017
Your financial adviser may be charging you too much

Looking solely at the median cost of hiring an adviser can be deceiving.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 10, 2017
National Planning Holdings acquisition could be real boost to LPL earnings: analyst

Industry executives have been chattering for at least a month about the blockbuster deal.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 10, 2017
Investors pour money into bonds, international in July

U.S. stocks? Not so much.

By John Waggoner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule compliance costs exceed $4.7 billion: SIFMA study

Broker-dealers report paying hefty start-up costs and additional ongoing expenses, and are cutting the number of mutual funds they offer.

By Bruce Kelly