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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2015
The financial services industry needs real leaders

Vision statements, codes of ethics, and rules and regulations have failed to serve as effective road maps for ethical discernment

By Don Trone, Mary Lou Wattman and Steve Branham
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2015
Possible election to Congress has this adviser thinking of practice transition

After winning his party's primary for a House seat, French Hill contemplates next move.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 21, 2015
JPMorgan sues $2B team who left for Morgan Stanley

JPMorgan is seeking a restraining order against six brokers for allegedly contacting clients and defaming the company.

By Liz Skinner
Morningstar doubles down on expense ratio disparity debate
ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2015
Morningstar doubles down on expense ratio disparity debate

Fund tracker is at odds with SEC on how some fund report expenses.

By Jeff Benjamin
Inclusion in new Pimco funds is a coup for Vanguard
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 21, 2015
Inclusion in new Pimco funds is a coup for Vanguard

Bond giant's latest target date funds invest heavily in the low-cost firm's ETFs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Tim Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis
EQUITIES MAY 21, 2015
Tim Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2015
A perfect ETF?

A Vanguard fund is exactly tracking its benchmark, meaning that, momentarily, it's free for investors.

By Bloomberg
How portfolio diversification can help deliver more income to clients
EQUITIES MAY 21, 2015
How portfolio diversification can help deliver more income to clients

Customized trade-offs between volatility and income benefits can help clients meet a variety of investment goals.

By Thomas Hoops
FINTECH MAY 21, 2015
3 due diligence steps advisers should take to avoid costly technology mistakes

Slow down the tech selection process to thoroughly consider how new technology will work with and for your firm.

By Neal Quon
Too many options for CRMs?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2015
Too many options for CRMs?

The client relationship management software could be considered one of the most important tools for financial advisers, acting as a jumping off point for advisers throughout the day, but in research released by Forrester Research, there may be too many options.

By lkonish
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule in crosshairs of new spending bill

House measure would forbid Labor Department from spending any funds to finalize or implement the rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement plan advisers' golden opportunity: IRS restatement requirements
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Retirement plan advisers' golden opportunity: IRS restatement requirements

This could be the perfect opportunity for plan advisers to connect with employers to review the effectiveness of their retirement plans.

By E. Thomas Foster, Jr.
Phony adviser convicted for conning a real adviser out of $11.3 million
EQUITIES MAY 20, 2015
Phony adviser convicted for conning a real adviser out of $11.3 million

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: A fake financial adviser was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering related to $11.3M he conned from a real adviser.

By Jeff Benjamin
Latest twist on retirement income hits the market
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Latest twist on retirement income hits the market

How much are you risk are you willing to take on for the promise of a predictable monthly check in retirement?

By Bloomberg
The $12.4 million Social Security error
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
The $12.4 million Social Security error

Agency overpays spousal benefits to some public employees, underpays others.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Billionaire activist investor says Apple worth 86% more than share price
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2015
Billionaire activist investor says Apple worth 86% more than share price

Carl Icahn, who is urging the company to increase its buyback, says the maker of iPhones and iPads is poised to dominate in TVs and cars, too.

By Bloomberg
Saving for retirement should be advisers' top priority: Wharton's Marston
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Saving for retirement should be advisers' top priority: Wharton's Marston

Finance prof says advisers not getting message of the value of delaying Social Security until 66 across to clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Supreme Court hands down decision in key 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Supreme Court hands down decision in key 401(k) lawsuit

Message to advisers: Mind recommended fund lineups, review plan sponsor contracts.

By Darla Mercado
Global bond market selloff is now described as 'violent'
EMERGING MARKETS MAY 20, 2015
Global bond market selloff is now described as 'violent'

Plus: Currency traders become the new yield producers, building a global portfolio, and what Yogi Berra might say about today's financial markets

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAY 20, 2015
DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed rate hike on hold

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Renowned bond manager says lack of wage inflation will keep the Federal Reserve from lifting interest rates this year. But when it does, avoid junk bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin