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The case for Roth IRA conversions for high-income clients
NEWS IRA ALERT JUN 24, 2015
The case for Roth IRA conversions for high-income clients

Paying tax now, on today's balance, may be preferable to paying future tax on a much larger sum, year after year.

By Ed Slott
Wirehouses raise clients' exposure to alternatives, but reps still just dabbling
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 24, 2015
Wirehouses raise clients' exposure to alternatives, but reps still just dabbling

The 5-10% allocation most advisers are using is not enough to manage risk

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra arbitration panel awards $500,000 to former Morgan Stanley rep
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2015
Finra arbitration panel awards $500,000 to former Morgan Stanley rep

Broker and wirehouse embroiled in a three-year dispute over a promissory note.

By Darla Mercado
Morgan Stanley reaps benefit of comp changes in Q1 earnings
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2015
Morgan Stanley reaps benefit of comp changes in Q1 earnings

A decline in compensation expenses in the first quarter helped the wirehouse hit its 22% profit margin target three quarters ahead of schedule. <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150406/FREE/406009999/PH/the-6-highest-paid-broker-dealer-executives&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The 6 highest-paid B-D executives</a>)</i>

By Mason Braswell
Breaking down the best robos for your practice
NEWS RIAS JUN 23, 2015
Breaking down the best robos for your practice

Advisers have a lot to consider when picking an automated investment service to use with their clients &amp;mdash; here is a rundown of the features and functionality of the top adviser-targeted platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
House committee cuts funding for DOL's fiduciary rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2015
House committee cuts funding for DOL's fiduciary rule

Legislation gives the Labor Department $1.4 billion less than requested

By Hazel Bradford
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2015
Beware these hidden policies before taking out a student loan

There's no escape &amp;mdash; you and your co-signer are probably in it for life.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2015
5 ways for young investors to improve their financial future

Millennials should learn whatever they can, both in terms of what to do and what not to do.

By Taylor M. Sledge Jr.
How to meet robo-advisers head on
NEWS FINTECH JUN 23, 2015
How to meet robo-advisers head on

Robo-technology is here to stay. Adjust your strategy to ensure that you are too.

By Frank Muller
It's Vanguard vs. Fidelity in the robo-advice game
NEWS FINTECH JUN 23, 2015
It's Vanguard vs. Fidelity in the robo-advice game

The two fund giants are battling in the robo-advice game but you might be surprised at which firm could come out on top after all. And take a look at which robo DOL Secretary Thomas Perez <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20150619/FREE/150619892/dol-secretary-perez-touts-wealthfront-as-paragon-of-low-cost#&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">seems to like.</a>

By Bloomberg
Wealth managers' mobile apps aren't sophisticated: study
NEWS FINTECH JUN 23, 2015
Wealth managers' mobile apps aren't sophisticated: study

Mobile apps fail to serve high-net-worth clients effectively or offer the functionality they're looking for.

By Alessandra Malito
Fund family with 25% women managers far exceeds industry average
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2015
Fund family with 25% women managers far exceeds industry average

Dodge &amp; Cox most female-friendly on Morningstar list.

By Liz Skinner
Help clients before they become the family bank
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2015
Help clients before they become the family bank

Develop a strategy to navigate family financial dynamics and protect retirement savings.

By David Baxter
A portfolio strategy that goes all in for alts to dial down market risk
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 23, 2015
A portfolio strategy that goes all in for alts to dial down market risk

Altegris founder launches new model likely to draw naysayers (who will be singing a different tune when the market corrects)

By Jeff Benjamin
Latest twist on the annuity hits the market
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 23, 2015
Latest twist on the annuity hits the market

Natixis launching 'retirement spending account' through advisers; other companies expected to follow with me-too products.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2015
An adviser's retirement income software toolbox

Software that helps with issues ranging from health care costs to tax-efficient withdrawal strategies

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Exclusive: Schwab robo-adviser crosses half-billion dollar mark
NEWS RIAS JUN 23, 2015
Exclusive: Schwab robo-adviser crosses half-billion dollar mark

Retail investors respond in large numbers to the Intelligent Portfolios offering.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Royal Alliance to pay $1.4 million over nontraded REIT, VA sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 22, 2015
Royal Alliance to pay $1.4 million over nontraded REIT, VA sales

Award is tied to string of cases brought by retirees who said a broker placed them in unsuitable investments.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2015
No bull: Why it's a good idea to risk everything

The United Capital chief recounts the lessons he's learned from running with the bulls in Pamplona over the past four decades.

By Joe Duran
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2015
How to make better decisions for you and your clients

Greece shows how bad decisions can add up to create a nightmare.

By Joe Duran