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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2017
Being a millionaire in retirement isn't what it used to be

GOBankingRates report measures how long a million dollars would last for retirees, state by state.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2017
Making the most of another delay in the DOL's fiduciary rule

The worst outcome would be if the regulation is gutted after the review.

By crain-api
The future looks very different
NEWS FINTECH AUG 19, 2017
The future looks very different

By Evan Cooper
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2017
Surprising Social Security rules on divorce

Nuances of the 10-years-of-marriage rule and protections from vengeful spouses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2017
The DOL fiduciary rule practically necessitates account aggregation

The more comprehensive the view of client finances, the more prudent the advice.

By Lowell Putnam
NEWS FINTECH AUG 18, 2017
Automation: An effective way to enhance marketing success

Five tips on how to successfully deliver content and promote your business.

By Pete Muckley
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2017
Plaintiffs win in Tibble vs. Edison 401(k) fee case

After a decade of activity around the lawsuit, including a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court, judge rules a prudent fiduciary would have invested in institutional shares.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 17, 2017
Morgan Stanley broker among five arrested in $5 million insider trading case

Bank of America insider provided tips on major M&A transactions

By InvestmentNews
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 17, 2017
Plenty of advisers eager to scoop up 'orphaned' accounts

A central argument against the DOL fiduciary rule is that investors with smaller accounts will be abandoned. But many advisers stand ready to serve them.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 17, 2017
Fiduciary double standard gives robos a free ride

What if a human adviser dispensed portfolio recommendations based solely on the answers to 10 or 12 written questions?

By Scott MacKillop
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2017
5 non-money-related books to help you (and your children) live a better financial life

There's still time left for end-of-summer reading.

By Joe Duran
NEWS RIAS AUG 16, 2017
Mercer Advisors acquires Blue Moon Wealth Advisory

Mercer manages about $11 billion in assets, while Blue Moon manages $90 million.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 16, 2017
Since banking scandal, Wells Fargo advisers with more than $19.2 billion leave firm

Despite a trying year, the firm has said it will sweeten signing bonuses for veteran advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
Fired UBS adviser revives Palm Beach scandal

Craig Price claims he was fired for speaking up about the abuse of a trust fund.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
Baby boomers dominate housing market, leaving millennials out in the cold

A simmering conflict is brewing between the two biggest generations in U.S. history.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
The best and worst states for growing old

Plus, find out how the median monthly cost of an assisted-living facility compares from state to state.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
401(k) DCIOs: Some are folding, holding and doubling down

It behooves plan advisers to pay attention to their asset-management partners, because advisers rely on them for marketing and practice management support and guidance.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 16, 2017
Is LPL's deal sweet enough for NPH's 3,200 reps and advisers?

They will have to decide if the signing package they are being offered by LPL makes sense. A lot is hanging in the balance.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS AUG 16, 2017
Anticipating delay to DOL fiduciary rule, broker-dealers and RIAs change course

Brokerage firms, the group most affected by a rule delay, would likely put off big projects around adviser compensation and trimming investment products.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS AUG 15, 2017
Energy funds adviser settles with SEC over fees

Agency says manager overcharged funds $1.5 million

By InvestmentNews