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Package of tax breaks gains traction in Senate
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2015
Package of tax breaks gains traction in Senate

It is one of a package of tax breaks which expired at the end of the year that the Senate Finance Committee has voted to extend.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2015
The tax risks of overfunding your 529 college savings plan

Make sure you set aside the right amount to optimize savings and avoid unnecessary taxes and penalties.

By Masood Vojdani
Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?
NEWS ETFS JUL 20, 2015
Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?

Legendary activist investor sounds the alarm while BlackRock CEO pushes back.

By Jeff Benjamin
Labor Department official promises 'changes' to fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2015
Labor Department official promises 'changes' to fiduciary rule

Labor Department official says the agency will change its proposal to mollify the brokerage industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wants better relationship with RIAs, reserves judgment on fiduciary
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2015
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wants better relationship with RIAs, reserves judgment on fiduciary

After another quarter beating Wall Street's profit estimates, chief executive Larry Fink says the world's largest money manager wants a better relationship with RIAs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
What new same-sex marriage laws mean for your taxes, estate and retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2015
What new same-sex marriage laws mean for your taxes, estate and retirement

The Supreme Court's decision affords an opportunity for same-sex couples to review and update their financial plans.

By Andrew Samalin
Hedge fund specialist SkyBridge pushes back against liquid alts trend
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 20, 2015
Hedge fund specialist SkyBridge pushes back against liquid alts trend

Liquidity, performance concerns and business conflict cause the expanding hedge-fund firm to take a more traditional approach to mutual funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 20, 2015
Attrition and breakaways have shrunk head counts at wirehouses

Attrition and breakaways have shrunk head counts at wirehouses, threatening the big four firms as they look to keep pace. </br><i><b>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150517/wirehouse052015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full Spotlight on Wirehouses special report</a>)</b></i>

By Mason Braswell
Broker-dealers face administrative hurdles in rollout of QLAC annuity
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2015
Broker-dealers face administrative hurdles in rollout of QLAC annuity

Confusion remains over who ensures the contract purchase meets Treasury's guidelines.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2015
Why there's no such thing as unbiased financial advice

Every financial adviser has some sort of self-interest when it comes to your wealth, so ask the right questions and know what you're paying.

By Thomas Mingone
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2015
Get advice from this financial planner over bacon and eggs

With a client base of mostly millennials, revenue at Pamela Capalad's Brunch &amp; Budget is up 69% this year.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2015
The Vice Fund changed its name, but still invests in guns, booze, cigs and sin

Since its inception in August 2002, the fund has an average annual return of 9.9%, beating the 8.7% for the S&amp;P 500.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2015
Which of your adviser peers made the short list for the Community Leadership Awards?

CLAs, given by Invest in Others and <i>InvestmentNews</i>, recognize philanthropic work around the globe.

By Liz Skinner
Goldman pares down liquid alts, presses Morningstar to follow suit
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 17, 2015
Goldman pares down liquid alts, presses Morningstar to follow suit

The key is bringing liquid alts more in line with hedge fund strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman Sachs makes ESG bet with acquisition of asset manager Imprint Capital
NEWS ESG JUL 17, 2015
Goldman Sachs makes ESG bet with acquisition of asset manager Imprint Capital

The asset-management firm advises clients on investing based on their environmental, social and governance views and has more than $550 million of assets under advisement.

By Bloomberg
Are robos making clients think that 1% fee is steep?
NEWS FINTECH JUL 17, 2015
Are robos making clients think that 1% fee is steep?

Study finds 20% of investors strongly agree that the investment advice by advisers isn't worth the cost.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2015
Why gamblers lose to the casino and the tax man at the same time

By law, you must pay taxes on every dollar you win. Now, the IRS is proposing to lower the mandatory reporting threshold for slot machines.

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2015
At Edward Jones, it's still one person, one office

Company bucks industry trend toward forming broker teams.

By Mason Braswell
Credit Suisse to focus on wealth management
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 16, 2015
Credit Suisse to focus on wealth management

New CEO says firm will also shrink investment bank because of &quot;unsupportive&quot; and &quot;unfavorable&quot; regulation.

By Bloomberg
SIFMA's advice to DOL on the fiduciary rule: Start over
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2015
SIFMA's advice to DOL on the fiduciary rule: Start over

Industry heavyweight argues the proposal would limit access to investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.