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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2017
Man accused of $17M 'pump-and-dump' scheme walks free

Judge dismisses case, saying government took too long to indict brokerage owner Guy Gentile

By Bloomberg
NEWS FINTECH JAN 31, 2017
Betterment now offering human advice with its robo

Clients can get live advice if they have enough assets, and those seeking a dedicated adviser will be referred to an RIA who is using Betterment for Advisors.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule not yet caught up in Trump maelstrom

Speculation is mounting as to what is taking the administration so long to act. Is President Trump waiting for his DOL secretary nominee to be approved? Or is he finding it harder to repeal than expected?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2017
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers

Bank's wealth management unit reports higher earnings on lower revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2017
Broker-dealers have different views on recruiting over next six months

DOL rule could prompt some advisers to move ahead of time — and others to stay put until they gauge rule's impact.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS JAN 30, 2017
Small Custodian Cover

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FINTECH JAN 30, 2017
Raymond James to deliver robo service for advisers by year end

Firm's 7,100 advisers to gain digital investment advice platform and advanced analytics about clients

By Liz Skinner
NEWS OPINION JAN 30, 2017
How retirement plan advisers can help clients with compliance

Advisers who don't assist with compliance are at risk of losing clients.

By Susan Shoemaker
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2017
Top independent broker-dealers reveal their payout tables

By InvestmentNews Research
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities

Insurers are speeding up their closures of L-share products as regulators crack down, but are quickly introducing new fee-based contracts.

By Greg Iacurci
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2017
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs

Many major companies depend on free flow of goods and personnel to fuel their businesses

By Bloomberg
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2017
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity

New Fidelity report calculates 104 deals last year compared to 138 in 2015, partially due to growing gaps between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are seeking.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 27, 2017
Morgan Stanley to move ahead with changes despite uncertainty around DOL fiduciary rule

The firm will make “many” of the pricing and product design changes it planned last year, according to a memo sent to employees.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2017
When claiming Social Security early makes sense

This strategy is not going away with the rule changes authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2017
Some 401(k) advisers seize on Trump tax reform to push Roth

Advisers said the prospect of lower income tax rates poses an opportunity to recommend employers add a 401(k) Roth feature, and discuss the benefits of Roth deferrals and conversions with employees.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
How to find the cheapest tax prep software that's right for you

Caution to consumers: Free doesn't always mean free.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2017
Adviser's Consultant: Provide these services to attract younger clients

Millennials need help figuring out where their money goes, not just how to save it for retirement.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
JPMorgan sued for self-dealing in its 401(k) plan

Plan participant claims use of expensive proprietary funds cost employees millions in retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
Student loan borrowers may have accrued billions of dollars in avoidable interest charges

Government lawsuits accuse one of the nation's largest student loan servicers of taking shortcuts to minimize its costs.

By Bloomberg
Schwab sued over funds offered in its own 401(k) plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
Schwab sued over funds offered in its own 401(k) plan

Plaintiff argues company “imprudently and disloyally larded the plan with unnecessary, expensive and poorly performing investment products and services.”

By Robert Steyer