James Denholm III launches IronBridge Private Wealth in Austin.
Claimants wanted $3 million for alleged fraud, churning and negligence in bond trades
Though the House version would repeal the 3.8 percent tax on net investment income and 0.9 percent Medicare surtax, the Senate is trying to win over moderate holdouts.
LPL is eliminating some bonuses, while Raymond James is trimming compensation in its employee channel for those producing more than $300,000 in revenue.
The settlement, if approved, would be among the largest in cases alleging enrichment due to use of proprietary investments.
The plaintiff claims the plans were "loaded" with proprietary mutual funds, and 98% of the investable assets were held in company-affiliated investments.
Eligibility rules are more lenient for the survivors of young workers because of their brief careers.
Advisers preparing new financial plans are flying blind when it comes to clients' health-care needs.
The acquisition is a vote of confidence in the utility sector's ability to deliver a steady, predictable flow of income .
Employers can avoid headaches by not exercising control over the health savings account process.
Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.
Growth has lagged outside of the nation's largest cities in New York, California and Florida.
Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.
The rule is a blip for elite plan advisers, but there are a number of ways inexperienced advisers are reacting.
Tax advantages lead to investing and the need for financial advice.
The firms, which focus on active management, are seeking flexibility to lower fund fees.
Financial advisers will need to become fluent in pension math to properly guide clients
Revisit the agreement annually to ensure the partnership continues to meet the needs of the buyer, seller and clients.
Certain firms may find themselves facing even greater competition as they focused more on compliance instead of strategy.
Helping retirement-plan clients avoid common administrative pitfalls can save them time and money.
