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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Wells Fargo struggles to attract 401(k) business in wake of banking scandals

Advisers say clients are wary of selecting Wells Fargo for record-keeping and investment-management services due to reputational risk.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 15, 2018
Finra sheds more light on how it determines fine amounts

A footnote in regulator's settlement letter to Fifth Third outlines factors affecting the size of the fine.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2018
Serial RIA entrepreneur Peter Raimondi starts third firm

Dakota Wealth Management kicks off with $600 million in assets

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2018
LPL closing Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform

Some LPL advisers feel the firm is offering less support to retirement plan specialist advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers must manage retirees' aversion to risk with behavioral finance skills

Advisers should be ready to prepare older clients for an altered game plan.

By crain-api
NEWS IRA ALERT MAY 11, 2018
Divorce 2019: How to use IRAs and 401(k)s to ease future alimony planning

A change in the tax law could now help both parties.

By Ed Slott
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 11, 2018
Now you can rent blue-chip art for your walls

Dealers, collectors and financiers are trying to monetize art in ways that transcend merely buying or selling.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends at age 64

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS MAY 11, 2018
Adviser's Consultant: Building a flexible succession plan

At 74, Jack Hillis can retire or work till he 'croaks,' knowing his clients will be taken care of.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Insurers becoming more stringent with long-term-care policies

This is both good and bad news for advisers — clients may be declined coverage more often, but those with policies may see fewer rate hikes.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2018
Finra bars broker it was investigating for taking customer funds

James Knee allegedly misappropriated funds from clients at Ameriprise and Voya.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2018
How investors can spot market bubbles

The height of skyscrapers and record prices at art auctions can provide clues.

By John Waggoner
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction

The tax reform law's two significant changes to the way taxpayers deduct interest on loans related to their home both contain exceptions

By Tim Steffen
NEWS OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2018
With female managing partner in the wings, Edward Jones emphasizes diversity

Penny Pennington, who's been named to succeed Jim Weddle at the start of next year, will join a handful of women in top positions at large financial firms

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 09, 2018
FedEx shifts pension obligations by purchasing $6 billion group annuity

The pension risk transfer is the biggest since 2012, when Verizon purchased a $7.5 billion annuity

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAY 09, 2018
New report sounds alarm over demographic changes facing advice industry

Within five years, TD Ameritrade report shows client pool will tip toward younger generations.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2018
Money managers parse the current state of the market, and how they advise their clients

Focus on pricing power, whether growth is sustainable, earnings and volatility.

By Bloomberg