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Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 06, 2016
Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency

Index tweak forces ETF providers to get creative.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Finra expels real-estate investment firm formerly known as DT Securities and its CEO

Charges centered around making misrepresentations in private placements.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 06, 2016
Smart beta complexity is hurting investors

Plus: The SEC's fuzzy enforcement rules, a fighting chance for active management, and the worst part of being rich

By Jeff Benjamin
Owner of Texas broker-dealer target of $3 million complaint over variable annuities
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 06, 2016
Owner of Texas broker-dealer target of $3 million complaint over variable annuities

Complaint naming Jackie Wadsworth, CEO of IMS Securities, centers around sale of VAs and real estate securities.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS OCT 06, 2016
Ron Carson sells 29% stake in his firm for $35M

Investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners will help Carson Group make acquisitions.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2016
What you need to tell clients about new money fund rules

By John Waggoner
NEWS FINTECH OCT 05, 2016
Merrill Lynch enters the robo-advisory business

Fees are higher than some competitors, but firm already has brand awareness to make inroads into the market.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
Self-funding employee health care pays off for some small businesses

Estimates of saving $1,000 per employee per year for practices with at least 25 workers is enticing some firms to take on additional risk.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
Serving retirement-income clients a big challenge for financial advisers: study

By Grete Suarez
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
Renting out your second home could prove to be a gold mine

These three companies want to take care of all the work and maintain your property for you.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
How to get what's yours from Medicare

Philip Moeller, co-author of the bestseller "Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security," discusses his new book on Medicare.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS OCT 05, 2016
$1 billion group leaves Arnerich Massena to go independent

The Portland-based breakaways are setting up a new firm called Allium Financial Advisors.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2016
MetLife seeks spinoff of U.S. unit after mulling IPO

At least 80.1% of the shares in the unit, Brighthouse Financial Inc., will be distributed to MetLife investors under the plan.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 05, 2016
Firms must look for female advisers in unusual occupations

Raymond James drums up interest among teachers, attorneys, real-estate agents and psychologists for potential recuits.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 05, 2016
Financial advisers find value in emerging-market debt funds

Investors poured $4.2 billion into the funds from June 30 through the end of August, according to Morningstar.

By John Waggoner
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2016
Bond-fund investors feel the sting of rising Treasury yields

The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note has jumped from 1.37% in early July to 1.70 Thursday.

By John Waggoner
Finra suspends ex-LPL rep over unsuitable short-term trading of unit investment trusts
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2016
Finra suspends ex-LPL rep over unsuitable short-term trading of unit investment trusts

Mark Tauzin was suspended for eight months from any Finra-registered broker-dealer, fined $20,000 and required to pay $205,000 plus interest to 14 sets of clients.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2016
LPL affiliate with $600M in assets forms RIA

XML Financial joins roll-up firm Focus Financial.

By Grete Suarez
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2016
Sponsor of small 401(k) sued for losses tied to large 'patent troll' investment

Lawsuit argues plan wasn't diversified. Case doesn't fit prevailing litigation theme of targeting multibillion-dollar retirement plans for excessive fees.

By Greg Iacurci
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 04, 2016
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global

The deal creates a global active management complex with $320 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin