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Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 22, 2016
Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?

The asset-side case for stocks is unambiguous, though most people think that bonds hedge human capital better than stocks.

By Sebastien Page and James Tzitzouris
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 21, 2016
Wells Fargo Advisors to pony up $35.5M in race discrimination, class action settlement

The group of six brokers are joined by 325 confirmed African American brokers or trainees at the firm. There could be another potential 200 class members.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial's new CEO Dan Arnold to receive big pay hike in 2017
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 21, 2016
LPL Financial's new CEO Dan Arnold to receive big pay hike in 2017

Replacing Mark Casady as chief executive, Mr. Arnold is slated to receive $5.4 million in total compensation next year, almost three times the $1.85 million he earned in 2015.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
President Obama's myRA retirement plan slow to gain traction

Unless a lot more people open accounts, the program's impact on America's retirement savings shortfall will remain a rounding error.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Hotel chain targeted in 401(k) fee lawsuit alleging $29 million in damages

Plaintiffs claim excessive fund fees cost participants roughly $20 million, while high record-keeping fees cost them an additional $9 million.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2016
IHT buying $700 million advisory firm as businesses seek scale

John Napolitano's U.S. Wealth Management to be acquired by IHT over five years

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
How much money would it take for you to delay your retirement?

New research finds a lump sum of $60,000 can make a big difference.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 21, 2016
Should you go short when the media says go long?

Magazine covers, newspaper headlines as contrary indicators

By John Waggoner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Calculating the impact of new Social Security rules

Continuing confusion over claiming strategies creates opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2016
How long can you go without bringing your values into a client conversation?

A financial advisers' purpose is to present the options, not pass judgment.

By crichards
Convergent Wealth Advisors hit with $800K fine in fraud connected to death of CEO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 21, 2016
Convergent Wealth Advisors hit with $800K fine in fraud connected to death of CEO

CFTC orders the registered investment adviser to pay the civil penalty in connection with a commodity pool run by David Zier, the firm's former chief executive.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS DEC 20, 2016
Top emerging markets for investors in 2017

All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico's cheap peso.

By Bloomberg
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2016
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges

Court of Appeals rules judges are unconstitutional because they were hired rather than appointed. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160710/FREE/160709954/the-secs-case-against-dawn-j-bennett" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SEC's case against Dawn J. Bennett </a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Ameriprise adviser's data breach offers cybersecurity lesson

Because employee carelessness is a leading factor in internet troubles, advisory firms should offer regular training on best practices, experts say.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Fidelity's eMoney to hit record revenue in 2016

Range of service levels helps fintech firm add 17,000 users since being bought by investment giant

By Liz Skinner
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
Why the financial advice industry should focus less on diversity and more on inclusion

By engaging diverse professionals, we can tap into their passions for the benefit of the profession.

By Pamela Sandy and Rianka R. Dorsainvil
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
How to help clients achieve sustainable philanthropic giving

Fifty-seven percent of philanthropists surveyed said advisers are necessary collaborators to achieve sustainable results.

By Steve Prostano and Julie Shafer
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2016
Private equity's future in the independent retail financial advice industry

There could be a real opportunity for the first time in years for private equity players targeting advisory firms.

By Larry Roth
Wells Fargo fined $1 million by Finra over client reports
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 20, 2016
Wells Fargo fined $1 million by Finra over client reports

Firm failed to enforce supervisory systems for the use of consolidated reports generated by their reps, regulator claimed.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Automatic enrollment gaining ground in the smallest 401(k) plans

The trend of automatic enrollment adoption is trickling down to the smallest plans, while employers are also increasing their deferral rates above 3%.

By Greg Iacurci