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As 401(k) assets fall, investors could pay higher fees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
As 401(k) assets fall, investors could pay higher fees

Several factors are moving money out of plans, including provisions in the recently passed CARES Act

By Emile Hallez
RIA consolidation drags during COVID-19
NEWS RIAS APR 13, 2020
RIA consolidation drags during COVID-19

Merger and acquisition activity slowed from the record-level pace of the past several years

By Jeff Benjamin
Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2020
Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit

The purported scheme targeted doctors and claimed their money would be used to trade cryptocurrency using a proprietary algorithm

By Bruce Kelly
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million

The regulator says Athene Holding Ltd. sold insurance in the state without a license

By InvestmentNews
COVID-19 restrictions not affecting adviser service delivery, report finds
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions not affecting adviser service delivery, report finds

One in three advisers say they have not made any changes to client portfolios

By InvestmentNews
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates

Survey shows 93% of advisers say clients have contacted them with concerns about their retirement plans

By Mary Beth Franklin
Goldman says U.S. stocks have probably bottomed
NEWS EQUITIES APR 13, 2020
Goldman says U.S. stocks have probably bottomed

The unprecedented support from policymakers and a flattening viral curve have 'dramatically' cut risks to both markets and the economy, strategists say

By Bloomberg
Annuities take center stage
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 12, 2020
Annuities take center stage

As the pandemic roils the financial markets, Americans increasingly seek the safety of guaranteed income as they enter their third act. But the rates and guarantees that have been selling points for annuities for years simply aren’t what they used to be.

By Emile Hallez
3 Questions: Inside a Best Places advisory firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2020
3 Questions: Inside a Best Places advisory firm

By InvestmentNews
Why I chose Buckingham
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2020
Why I chose Buckingham

I believe there are three broad trends that will determine the next stages in the evolution of financial planning in the years ahead

By Michael Kitces
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2020
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI

Experts say Finra, SEC will focus on firms' process for achieving compliance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2020
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused

The second government stimulus package comes as advisers are still trying to navigate the historic Cares Act

By Jeff Benjamin
IRS extends more tax deadlines
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2020
IRS extends more tax deadlines

The additional postponements cover trusts, estates and corporations, as well as individuals

By InvestmentNews
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO

Wunderlich Securities to pay Dominick & Dickerman over 2015 deal

By InvestmentNews
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2020
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery

Despite fee-disclosure requirements passed a decade ago, it's not easy for participants to figure out how much they're being charged

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman: I recovered from COVID-19
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 09, 2020
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman: I recovered from COVID-19

The CEO tells employees in a video that he isolated himself at home

By InvestmentNews
CFPs expect uptick in clients amid COVID-19
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2020
CFPs expect uptick in clients amid COVID-19

A CFP Board survey looked at how the pandemic is affecting advisers

By Sean Allocca
Near-retirees drain TDFs at a rapid clip
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2020
Near-retirees drain TDFs at a rapid clip

People within 15 years of retirement emptied target-date funds of a net $9.4 billion in March, according to Morningstar

By Emile Hallez
LPL hits the brakes on less-liquid investments
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2020
LPL hits the brakes on less-liquid investments

The IBD is taking real estate off the shelf until the dust settles from the COVID-19 economic fallout

By Jeff Benjamin
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2020
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined

The suits allege fiduciaries failed to secure lower fees for plan participants

By InvestmentNews