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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Fidelity sues former rep, Merrill Lynch for soliciting clients

Fidelity claims Christopher Corcoran's conduct threatens approximately 200 Fidelity client households, representing more than $528 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2018
Chipping away at entitlement reform

Chained CPI, increased means testing for Medicare and a proposed new payroll tax point to future action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS MAR 05, 2018
Mercer acquires $420 million Traust Sollus

New York RIA, which began as CPA firm, maintains tax orientation as a wealth manager.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker accused of accepting loans from clients

Michael Ralby declined to take part in the investigation, leading to the regulator's action.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.

By crain-api
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

Increased use of annuities and reverse mortgages could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 02, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley, UBS advisers prevail in TRO claims

The key to whether exiting brokers can beat temporary restraining orders from wirehouses is how they handle client information.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2018
BlackRock exploring funds that exclude gun makers, retailers

The world's largest asset manager is working with clients who want to eliminate exposure to firearms.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Warren, Daines bill would help establish a database for orphaned 401(k) accounts

National database would allow workers to check for forgotten 401(k) money after a job change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Pension risk transfers swelled nearly 70% in 2017

Employers have increasingly offloaded their pension liabilities to insurance companies as pensions have become costly to keep on the books.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Defined-contribution plans showing returns closer to those of pensions

White paper says gap is closing between DC and DB plans.

By Rob Kozlowski
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Georgetown sued for allegedly violating fiduciary duties in its 403(b) plans

Plan participants claim 'inefficient and costly' system.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS RIAS MAR 01, 2018
Ron Carson still raking LPL over the coals

His 'Why I left LPL' webinar argues that conditions at the broker-dealer have gotten worse, not better, over the past year

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2018
Outside activities lead Finra to bar former J.P. Morgan rep

A hearing no-show, Pavel Shklyar of New Jersey was terminated last month.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors scrutinized by Justice Department

DOJ orders Wells Fargo to conduct independent investigation of its Wealth and Investment Management business following whistleblower tips about "sales problems," according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Massachusetts finds MetLife 'missing' pensioners, Galvin says

Two months after the insurer provided the names of those owed pension payments, the state has located the majority of them.

By InvestmentNews