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The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 22, 2019
The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions

Some strategies work better than others, but low portfolio turnover is a good predictor of potential tax consequences.

By Jeff Benjamin
What Schwab's fractional shares announcement means for advisers
EQUITIES OCT 18, 2019
What Schwab's fractional shares announcement means for advisers

The offering is intended to attract younger people to investing, but fractional shares could also help financial advisers

By Ryan W. Neal
ESG hardliners blacklist $16 trillion US Treasuries market
FIXED INCOME OCT 16, 2019
ESG hardliners blacklist $16 trillion US Treasuries market

French state pension plan, ESG funds take stance based on US government's stance on capital punishment.

By Bloomberg
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME OCT 05, 2019
Green bond market just getting started

ESG bond funds provide a new channel of investing for socially conscious clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs a reform.

By Greg Iacurci
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2019
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement

Fund menus are important as financial advisers recommend clients invest HSA assets for the long term

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2019
Income annuities provide retirees longevity protection

An excerpt from Wade Pfau's new book, 'Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement'

By Wade Pfau
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2019
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash

Amid recession fears, 42% of family offices around the world are increasing cash reserves.

By Bloomberg
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs
FINTECH SEP 23, 2019
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs

Action reminds one expert of SEC requirement regarding improper share classes.

By Ryan W. Neal
The case against gold
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2019
The case against gold

Some advisers shun the precious metal, arguing that it's simply a trading vehicle.

By Jeff Benjamin
5 misimpressions drive baseless warnings for mutual fund industry
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 23, 2019
5 misimpressions drive baseless warnings for mutual fund industry

Mutual fund industry tipping point spurs fear mongering about its supposed implications.

By Sean Collins
What's driving growth in the fixed indexed annuity market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2019
What's driving growth in the fixed indexed annuity market?

As consumers began to put more weight on preserving their retirement assets than growing them, fixed indexed annuity sales picked up.

By Todd Giesing
Real estate always in style for the rich
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2019
Real estate always in style for the rich

Property has advantages beyond diversifying portfolios.

By Adam Shell
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts
RIA NEWS SEP 20, 2019
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts

Sigma Planning failed to disclose conflicts related to 12b-1 fees: SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Ariel's Mellody Hobson says women, minorities should 'speak their truth' instead of trying to blend in
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 19, 2019
Ariel's Mellody Hobson says women, minorities should 'speak their truth' instead of trying to blend in

Co-CEO of the nation's largest black-owned money management firm talks about diversity, financial literacy, and watching movies with her husband, George Lucas

By Jeff Benjamin
Are 401(k) advice fees headed to zero?
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2019
Are 401(k) advice fees headed to zero?

Vanguard's low-cost digital-only planning and investing tool will undercut many target-date funds and managed accounts.

By Greg Iacurci