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Funds that let you tap into M&A fever

These investments let investors take advantage of the current merger boom

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America is turning out more millionaire retirees than ever

Retirees are healthier as well as wealthier, and they're watching a lot more TV.

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Former broker fined $10,000 and suspended six months over expense account

Now-RIA Joshua Crossman admitted he fibbed to use up Merrill Lynch expense allowance.

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Q&A: Aaron Schaben on being Ron Carson’s heir apparent

The Carson Group's 32-year-old executive vice president talks with Jeff Benjamin about his strong views on millennials and where the industry falls short.

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Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends

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As curtains close on DOL fiduciary rule, SEC advice rule takes center stage

Anti-fiduciary forces may find it easier to challenge the SEC's proposed rule now that the Department of Labor's regulation is all but dead.

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3 insights on the Financial Engines-Edelman combination and how it might affect you

The combined company is likely to become a nationally dominant firm.

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Fidelity sues former broker’s RIA firm for misuse of trade secrets

Brokerage giant seeks damages from Grapevine, Tex., firm owned by Paul Michel.

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5th Circuit denies AARP, states motion to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The large interest group as well as the attorneys general of California, New York and Oregon were attempting to rescue a regulation that now seems destined to die in court.

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What advisers should tell clients about the inverted yield curve

Moves in Treasury yields are flashing yellow right now, but not yet red.

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A radical idea: Pay clients for the privilege of managing their funds

One consultant thinks active managers should become principals rather than agents.

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The Super Bowl, advice and the markets

What do these three items have in common? A lot, actually.

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Arbitration losses could add to penalties for brokers violating Finra rules

Finra hearing officers will be looking for patterns of bad behavior in arbitration cases when imposing discipline on brokers.

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6 big questions about the SEC advice rule

There's plenty of confusion around the contents of the agency's proposal. Here's some clarity.

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The Rising Cost of Risk

More and More Independents Rolling Up Under Corporate RIAs

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Finra bars former NY Life broker over unauthorized annuity signature

Craig Walker was permitted to resign after 79-year-old customer complained.

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China’s HNA drops bid to buy Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge

Both sides agreed U.S. government approval of the acquisition would have taken too long.

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Justice Department lets deadline to defend DOL fiduciary rule pass. What’s next?

The DOJ had until Monday to appeal a split decision in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that struck down the regulation. Does that mean it's dead?

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Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski blasts firms that try to restrict broker movement

He says leaving the broker protocol agreement is not a good thing and that firms shouldn't be going to court to prevent 'client choice.'

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Low returns create bleak outlook for clients in ‘retirement red zone’

Morningstar's David Blanchett says the 10-year return forecast puts those closest to retirement age in a dangerous place.