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Social Security earnings test: a guide for retirees
SEP 11, 2024
Social Security earnings test: a guide for retirees

The Social Security earnings test applies if you earn a certain income and file for retirement benefits before the full retirement age (FRA). Find out how this test works in this guide

By Mark Rosanes
Maximizing Social Security benefits for a nonworking spouse
SEP 10, 2024
Maximizing Social Security benefits for a nonworking spouse

Social Security benefits for a nonworking spouse are available based on their partner’s earnings record. How much can they get? Read on to find out

By Mark Rosanes
Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Ron Carson: From salesman to shaman

“Obviously, this is beyond unusual,” says one veteran financial advisor.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan leads banks stocks lower as Pinto tempers earnings expectations
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
JPMorgan leads banks stocks lower as Pinto tempers earnings expectations

The remarks at an industry conference Tuesday sent the Wall Street bank on its biggest intraday tumble in more than four years.

By Bloomberg
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds
FIXED INCOME SEP 10, 2024
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds

"This is one of the largest emotional distress damages awarded in Finra’s history,” says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
September is historically a scary month for stocks. Why not "market time" it?
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
September is historically a scary month for stocks. Why not "market time" it?

September seasonality is once again weighing on stocks. Advisors discuss how they handle the market's trickiest month.

By Gregg Greenberg
Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors
RIAS SEP 10, 2024
Savvy extends recruitment push with two experienced advisors

The AI-powered RIA's newest additions in California and Illinois include an $800M advisor from TIAA and a two-decade veteran from Corebridge.

By Leo Almazora
Women to Watch 2024 excellence awardees revealed
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY SEP 10, 2024
Women to Watch 2024 excellence awardees revealed

The fifth annual awards night on November 6 will celebrate the best and brightest women in the financial services industry. Did you make the list?

By Josh Welsh
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo
BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo

The Long Island-based team joining LPL Private Wealth bring over 40 years of collective experience catering to a diverse clientele, with a focus on the Brooklyn area.

By Leo Almazora
Why advisors are turning to customized portfolios
RIAS SEP 10, 2024
Why advisors are turning to customized portfolios

Advisors delve into the pros and cons as survey reveals what they believe is setting them apart from competitors.

By Josh Welsh
Traders nervous ahead of Harris-Trump debate
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Traders nervous ahead of Harris-Trump debate

Volatility likely in election run-up, but what's ahead?

Wages could rise fastest in two decades if firms' budgets are as projected
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Wages could rise fastest in two decades if firms' budgets are as projected

Barometer of salary budget increases reveals strong intentions for 2025.

By Steve Randall
Millions of homeowners could face financial struggle from extreme weather event
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Millions of homeowners could face financial struggle from extreme weather event

Large share of owners say they would go into debt just to pay insurance deductible.

By Steve Randall
Former Invesco, Merrill veteran joins $17B RIA to lead marketing
RIAS SEP 10, 2024
Former Invesco, Merrill veteran joins $17B RIA to lead marketing

New CMO plans to drive growth at Atlanta based firm.

By Steve Randall
 The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
The strategic advantage of seamless CRM adoption

CEO says M&A realities mean an overhaul is often necessary.

Big branches flex their muscle
BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
Big branches flex their muscle

Latest splits from broker-dealers a sign that perhaps more executives and advisors from these giant branches want to enjoy the fruits of the private equity funds flooding the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles
OPINION SEP 10, 2024
Taxing unrealized capital gains? The mind boggles

Editorial: Democratic Party's proposal represents a fundamental shift in how people are taxed.

By Editorial
Student debt defaults set for a comeback
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Student debt defaults set for a comeback

Legal challenges to student loan forgiveness programs and data on consumer debt point to a profound reckoning for borrowers.

By Leo Almazora
Gensler warns advisors and BDs about AI washing ... again
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2024
Gensler warns advisors and BDs about AI washing ... again

The SEC chair tells the financial services industry to be careful about describing artificial intelligence to clients and investors.

By Emile Hallez
SEC hammers nine firms with $1.24m in penalties
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2024
SEC hammers nine firms with $1.24m in penalties

The regulator's marketing rule sweep found a raft of violations in the investment advisors' advertisements.

By Leo Almazora