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NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2017
Despite leaner budgets, SEC's Clayton anticipates a 5% increase in adviser exams next year

SEC chairman acknowledged that tighter budgets would require increased efficiencies to meet examination goals.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2017
The First 90 Days:

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
Credit vs. debit: Which is the better choice?

Americans are more likely to choose debit cards for routine purchases.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
Military benefit allows widows to put $500K into Roth IRA at once

The HEART Act permits rolling all or part of life-insurance and combat-related-fatality payouts directly into the tax-free retirement plan, but few take advantage.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
'Less pressure' on changes to defined contribution plans under tax reform: Graff

Brian Graff, executive director of the National Association of Plan Advisors, predicts the Trump administration will favor tax changes that will be well liked.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2017
Morgan Stanley loses three Michigan reps to Ameriprise

Trio managing $270 million joins firm's employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS JUN 26, 2017
RIA adviser gets two years in prison for cherry-picking trades

Michael Breton of Strategic Capital Management sentenced for $1.3 million fraud.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2017
The fiduciary rule for retirement advice faces an uncertain future

Other states could move in to plug the fiduciary gap if the DOL and SEC devise a watered-down standard.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2017
$500 million Wells Fargo team moves to Raymond James

Three reps in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., affiliate with independent unit.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2017
Gold tumbles after 1.8 million ounces trade in one minute

Extraordinary level of activity attributed to an erroneous order.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
LPL provides clarity on rule preventing hybrid RIAs from making 401(k) rollover recommendations as a broker

Prompted by the DOL fiduciary rule, LPL has told its hybrid advisers they can offer education and outline options, but cannot advise clients to roll over their funds into an IRA.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2017
CFP Board proposal another signal fiduciary is the future

The organization's efforts are another signal that the fiduciary movement is picking up steam; advisers should let their opinions be known.

By crain-api
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
Top vacation destinations for the world's wealthiest

If a city has money, it has a Hamptons equivalent.

By Bloomberg
NEWS IRA ALERT JUN 23, 2017
Planning Roth conversions during tax reform uncertainty

Financial advisers should use the summer to evaluate all 2016 and 2017 Roth conversions for clients.

By Ed Slott
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
Fed nudges savings rates higher

Cash getting a little less trashy.

By John Waggoner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
More than a third of investors question accuracy of performance reports

Some perceive a conflict of interest in advisers supplying investment performance — regardless of adviser type.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2017
Finra awards $440,000 in case against Ameriprise

All-public arbitration panel says firm breached fiduciary duty.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2017
Finra fines Wells Fargo $3.25 million for options trade reporting violations

Firm censured for inaccuracies and errors in OTC options reports from 2008 through this year.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
Voya's win in 401(k) fee suit involving Financial Engines bodes well for other record keepers

Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Xerox HR Solutions are currently defending against similar fiduciary-breach claims.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
DOL rule poses problems for advisers' daily routines

Workflow changes are a big challenge of the fiduciary rule, says Aite report

By InvestmentNews