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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
How the DOL rule will change the product mix and portfolio constructions advisors offer

By InvestmentNews Research
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
Retirement income planning in the post-DOL era: Five points advisors should consider

By InvestmentNews Research
NEWS FINTECH DEC 15, 2016
Financial advisers must adapt quickly to competition from robos to stay in business: CFP Board

The CFP Board's research is the result of a gathering of more than two dozen fintech and other industry experts, who pondered how the advice business will change by 2021.

By Liz Skinner
Prudential halts some insurance sales through Wells Fargo after ex-employees' whistleblower lawsuit
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 15, 2016
Prudential halts some insurance sales through Wells Fargo after ex-employees' whistleblower lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege wrongful termination after urging their employer, Prudential, to take action over seemingly fraudulent sales of life insurance policies by Wells Fargo's retail bank.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo to keep commission retirement accounts under DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
Wells Fargo to keep commission retirement accounts under DOL fiduciary rule

Wirehouse says its decision preserves customer choice, and it comes as speculation swirls over the regulation's fate.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

Connecticut team manages $230 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS ESG DEC 14, 2016
Advisers help find donor advised funds for clients' charitable dollars

The funds provide donors an immediate tax deduction and an opportunity to guide the funds' investments and their eventual dispersal to charities.

By Liz Skinner
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers

He points to his interim CEO post with eMoney for the kinds of things to expect from Fidelity Institutional Product under his direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2016
Members of Donald Trump's DOL landing team oppose fiduciary rule

While the president-elect's pick to head DOL hasn't said anything about the rule, others on the team have objected to it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model
NEWS FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model

Financial giant targeting mass affluent clients with inexpensive planning services. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209981/robos-to-make-banks-a-bigger-competitor-in-advice-market&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robos to make banks a bigger competitor in advice market</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year

Mr. James has long been involved in leadership roles at the broker-dealer his father founded in 1962.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James

The Denver area practice will operate as First Avenue Wealth Partners.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch

The hires come as Raymond James gained the most assets under management through adviser recruitment of any financial firm in the third quarter.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2016
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a steeper path for borrowing costs in 2017, saying inflation expectations have increased &#8220;considerably&#8221; and suggesting the labor market is tightening.

By Bloomberg
NEWS FINTECH DEC 13, 2016
Apps to help make business travel easier for financial advisers

A little online research can make the difference between a good and bad experience.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2016
Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule

Initial implementation of the rule is currently scheduled to begin in April.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS TAX DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield