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NEWS RIAS AUG 09, 2017
Private equity investors zero in on the RIA business

P-E proves to be ready and willing to invest in RIAs, but many will be looking to sell in three to seven years.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 09, 2017
Finra bars former AXA rep for failure to appear at hearing

Ex-AXA broker was fired by firm for misrepresentations in VA sales.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS FIXED INCOME AUG 09, 2017
Is inflation a real and present danger?

Low unemployment could spell rising prices.

By John Waggoner
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 09, 2017
Pimco and T. Rowe Price warn investors it's time to reduce risk

Firms join chorus of voices urging caution in an expensive market.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2017
What would Steve Jobs do if he ran the 401(k) business?

The Apple visionary would get customers to buy the latest product, simplify share classes and create a seamless retirement-plan ecosystem.

By Aaron Pottichen
NEWS FINTECH AUG 09, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech (August 2017)

Welcome to the August issue – where we look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends.

By Michael Kitces
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 09, 2017
National Planning Holdings CEO to advisers: No comment on LPL takeover talk

CEO Scott E. Romine sent an email regarding the rumors to the 3,500 reps and advisers affiliated with the network's broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 09, 2017
Documents to prepare before sending children off to college

Advisers can help clients avoid scary and painful situations with kids age 18 and older.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2017
Good health is key to retirement security

Incorporating health-care costs into retirement plans can boost an adviser's value.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2017
Kestra Financial acquires 600-rep H. Beck

Second big independent broker-dealer acquisition in as many weeks.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2017
As longevity stalls, corporations enjoy a windfall on pensions, benefits

Firms are cutting the estimates of what they'll have to pay retirees, and in some cases, it adds up to billions.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 08, 2017
Financial trade groups to DOL: Advisers dumping small accounts

As the comment-letter deadline for the Labor Department's fiduciary rule hits, industry organizations warn of orphaned accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2017
Health care reform could affect muni bonds

By James Dearborn, Head of Municipal Bond Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager
NEWS FINTECH AUG 07, 2017
PlanPlus and FinaMetrica merge

Combined provider of planning and risk-tolerance tools renamed PlanPlus Global.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS AUG 07, 2017
Scottrade advisers test custodial waters

Some could choose not to follow company to TD Ameritrade when acquisition hits in September.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS AUG 07, 2017
Custodians are charting fintech's future

From workflow efficiencies to robo-advice and artificial intelligence, the big four are developing technology to entice advisers.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS OPINION AUG 07, 2017
ICI's Paul Schott Stevens: DOL fiduciary rule review is opportunity for SEC

Jay Clayton, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has a window of opportunity to work with the Department of Labor to establish a consistent best-interest standard of conduct that spans retirement and non-retirement accounts.

By Paul Schott Stevens
NEWS RIAS AUG 07, 2017
Morgan Stanley loses $390 million team to Baltimore-area hybrid

Two-adviser, four-person group joins Harbor Investment Advisory.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2017
Vanguard outsources some 403(b) record keeping to Newport Group

The firm touts added benefits of the arrangement, but some smaller-balance account holders will wind up paying more.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS AUG 07, 2017
Top clearing and custody firms for financial advisers

<i>InvestmentNews</i> gathers client and asset data to assemble company rankings.

By Ellie Zhu