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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2017
The Department of Labor's fiduciary rule: Where are we now?

By Fred Reish
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2017
J.P. Morgan moves ahead on dropping retirement commissions

Clients will be moved to self-directed accounts; bank may kill shift if DOL rule is dropped.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents file injunction in Dallas court

They face the challenge of asking for the order from the same judge who ruled against every claim in their lawsuit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2017
National Holdings Corp. acquires independent broker-dealer WFG Investments

The transaction comes as industry executives and consultants expect more consolidation in the IBD industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2017
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees

They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2017
Donald Trump vs. Bill Clinton: Same age, but different IRA rules

Just like their politics, even IRA required minimum distribution rules apply differently for each of them.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2017
DOL must put the fiduciary delay to good use, integrate past work

We think advisers deserve better than the perpetual runaround.

By crain-api
NEWS RIAS MAR 10, 2017
RIAs take a soft approach to cross-selling

Planners use multiple means to show clients they have more to offer than the basics.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 10, 2017
Merrill Lynch may be positioning itself for more commission flexibility in the future

The wirehouse said its advisory platform will be the go-to regardless of what happens with DOL fiduciary rule, but a modification or repeal of the regulation could lead to more flexibility.

By Greg Iacurci
Morningstar makes bid to offer mutual funds for exclusive use of advisers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2017
Morningstar makes bid to offer mutual funds for exclusive use of advisers

The research firm wants to launch sub-advised, in-house funds with lower fees that financial planners can throw into managed account portfolios.

By Jeff Benjamin
Gray divorce presents Social Security challenges
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2017
Gray divorce presents Social Security challenges

Length of marriage, years since divorce and age of ex-spouses affect claiming options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2017
The bull market for wirehouse recruiting deals is over. What will happen next?

Firms that make strategic changes will not only slow attrition, but position themselves to attract top talent for less than they are paying now.

By DSARCH
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2017
DOL issues bulletin to ease confusion over near-term fiduciary rule compliance

The memo grants relief to firms for compliance violations that may occur as the April implementation date approaches.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2017
Fidelity's Joel Tillinghast on how he finds good, cheap, small-cap stocks

Manager of the Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund hunts for value and suggests looking to Japan.

By John Waggoner
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2017
The bull market for wirehouse recruiting deals is over. What will happen next?

Firms that make strategic changes will not only slow attrition, but position themselves to attract top talent for less than they are paying now

By DSARCH
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Voya to pay $3.1 million for disclosure violations

SEC says firm didn't report to customers conflicts or income it received from clearing broker.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2017
Don't count on the Trump Bump for your retirement

Stocks aren't priced to deliver big long-term returns, but they might stay high for a while

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Merrill suggests it may reverse course on commissions

Andy Sieg, the head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, said the firm may back off its wholesale scrapping of commissions in advised retirement accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Finra slaps former BB&T broker for selling away pot-equipment stocks

Mark Schklar fined $10,000 for selling private securities without prior notice.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2017
Cetera adds $1B bank wealth platform

Honolulu-based American Savings Banks has 51 branches throughout Hawaii

By Bloomberg