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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether you are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 05, 2017
The long and short of long-short funds

Make sure you know what you're getting before you take a ride.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether your clients are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Retirement coaching could improve post-career happiness

Conversations about work and personal fulfillment may lead clients to more successful retirements

By Liz Skinner
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 05, 2017
Smart-beta returns track their Morningstar categories

A few are just a bit smarter than the average.

By John Waggoner
Ron Carson's jump from LPL a big win for Cetera
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Ron Carson's jump from LPL a big win for Cetera

CEO Robert Moore proves he's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with LPL to recruit top advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera computer outage puts brokers out of commission
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera computer outage puts brokers out of commission

By Bruce Kelly
Cambridge, Cetera will continue to pay commissions on IRAs under DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cambridge, Cetera will continue to pay commissions on IRAs under DOL fiduciary rule

Two large independent broker-dealers are latest to retain commission structure. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161030/FREE/161029902/broker-dealers-split-on-commissions-in-wake-of-dol-fiduciary-rule&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">B-Ds split on commissions in wake of DOL rule</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts

Investors Capital is in the process of closing down and moving its advisers to another Cetera firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli

While more investors overall are willing to pay for financial advice today, 79% of those aged 30 to 39 are interested in paying for financial help, according to a recent study.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 04, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump eyes Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to lead SEC

Mr. Clayton, a partner at Sullivan &amp; Cromwell, has represented firms including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Och-Ziff Capital Management Group and Oaktree Capital Group.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2017
Prudential, Captrust win 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit

The judge dismissed claims of fiduciary breach under ERISA, largely falling in line with judgments from similar cases.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 04, 2017
Office of Management and Budget reviewing proposed exemption under DOL fiduciary rule for some indexed annuity distributors

Some indexed annuity distributors are poised to get a shot in the arm from the proposal, which would make it easier for independent agents to sell the annuities under the rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra slaps 12 firms with $14.4 million fine for cybersecurity issues
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 04, 2017
Finra slaps 12 firms with $14.4 million fine for cybersecurity issues

Companies affiliated with Wells Fargo &amp; Co. received the largest of the penalties assessed by the regulator, which has been pursuing a broader crackdown for cybersecurity failures.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra slaps Allstate Financial with $1 million fine for array of fumbles
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2017
Finra slaps Allstate Financial with $1 million fine for array of fumbles

The regulator cited a broad breakdown with the firm's failures to supervise client and adviser information.

By Bruce Kelly
Elizabeth Warren investigating sales of Prudential insurance policies by Wells Fargo
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 04, 2017
Elizabeth Warren investigating sales of Prudential insurance policies by Wells Fargo

The Massachusetts senator and Rep. Elijah Cummings have asked the insurance company's CEO for information on sales of term life insurance through Wells Fargo.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo eliminates bonuses for advisers selling banking products
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Wells Fargo eliminates bonuses for advisers selling banking products

By Bruce Kelly
Complaints surface at Finra over buffer annuities
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 03, 2017
Complaints surface at Finra over buffer annuities

Regulator says new type of VA is highly complex and uses structured products &amp;mdash; not mutual funds &amp;mdash; in the sub account as the underlying investment.

By Bruce Kelly
Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2017
Aspiriant's focus on scale and aggregation makes it a top-tier RIA consolidator

CEO Rob Francais turns RIA sellers into owners

By Jeff Benjamin