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5 non-money-related books to help you (and your children) live a better financial life

There's still time left for end-of-summer reading.

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Mercer Advisors acquires Blue Moon Wealth Advisory

Mercer manages about $11 billion in assets, while Blue Moon manages $90 million.

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Since banking scandal, Wells Fargo advisers with more than $19.2 billion leave firm

Despite a trying year, the firm has said it will sweeten signing bonuses for veteran advisers.

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Fired UBS adviser revives Palm Beach scandal

Craig Price claims he was fired for speaking up about the abuse of a trust fund.

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Baby boomers dominate housing market, leaving millennials out in the cold

A simmering conflict is brewing between the two biggest generations in U.S. history.

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The best and worst states for growing old

Plus, find out how the median monthly cost of an assisted-living facility compares from state to state.

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401(k) DCIOs: Some are folding, holding and doubling down

It behooves plan advisers to pay attention to their asset-management partners, because advisers rely on them for marketing and practice management support and guidance.

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Is LPL’s deal sweet enough for NPH’s 3,200 reps and advisers?

They will have to decide if the signing package they are being offered by LPL makes sense. A lot is hanging in the balance.

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Anticipating delay to DOL fiduciary rule, broker-dealers and RIAs change course

Brokerage firms, the group most affected by a rule delay, would likely put off big projects around adviser compensation and trimming investment products.

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Energy funds adviser settles with SEC over fees

Agency says manager overcharged funds $1.5 million

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How to select the right TDF for a 401(k) plan

A fiduciary process involves a full understanding of what should be done, rather than what can be done.

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LPL Financial buys NPH, a broker-dealer network with 3,200 advisers

The deal, part of which is based on the advisers and revenue that eventually will move from NPH, could potentially cost LPL $448 million.

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Massachusetts securities chief William Galvin launches investigation of broker ‘kickbacks’

Says states need to take the lead in securities investigations as Trump moves to cut back financial regulation.

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Best-interest contract could be casualty of DOL fiduciary rule delay

Length of time for measure's review gives SEC, other regulators greater chance to get involved in setting advice standards.

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FSC Securities to pay $592,000 for failure to supervise leveraged ETFs

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. and FSC Securities last Thursday announced that the firm will pay a $100,000 fine and $492,000 to clients.

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In poll, economists say they expect Congress to pass tax cuts by Nov. 2018

They do not believe the cuts will do much to help economy next year.

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Compass Financial Resources moves affiliation to Securities America

Kansas-based firm managing $340 million had been affiliated with National Planning Corp.

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Former Newport, Revere rep barred for failure to testify

George Dahl appeared at Finra hearing but did not provide requested testimony.

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North Korea: How should advisers react?

Saber rattling is cause for concern, but advisers are not making wholesale moves in client portfolios.

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How to fund a Social Security delay

Several strategies can cover the gap to help clients claim a bigger benefit later