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IRA ALERT FEB 02, 2015
2010 Roth conversions are now penalty-free

With the five-year period satisfied, you could meet the requirements for qualified distributions

By Ed Slott
Younger generations going all in with 401(k) contributions
EQUITIES FEB 02, 2015
Younger generations going all in with 401(k) contributions

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features Gen Y and Gen X causing the the pace of 401(k) plan contributions to hit new heights. Plus: The ABCs of a hot REIT market, biotech stocks under the microscope, and something you might have in common with Bill Gates.

By Jeff Benjamin
TAX FEB 02, 2015
Obama backs off 529 college savings plan proposal

Issue becomes distraction from president's broader plan to expand and simplify tax breaks for education

By Bloomberg
Vanguard warns advisers on stock risk in client portfolios
EQUITIES FEB 02, 2015
Vanguard warns advisers on stock risk in client portfolios

According to the fund giant, investors are taking on portfolio risk not seen since 1999 or 2007, and advisers need to adjust client expectations for low-return markets.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Brokers under White House scrutiny for costing workers billions in retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2015
Brokers under White House scrutiny for costing workers billions in retirement savings

New government research says some broker practices are costing investors $8 billion to $17 billion a year, and the White House may now support tighter oversight of brokers who handle retirement accounts.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH FEB 02, 2015
Upgrade your website or drive away business

Most advisers don't appreciate the critical role sites play in bringing on top clients.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION FEB 01, 2015
Responding to regulators' focus on fees

Advisers need to ensure they aren't taking advantage of their clients, either intentionally or unintentionally, and must explain and justify their fees.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION FEB 01, 2015
An industry leader and 'a good guy'

By FGabriel
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2015
Retirement readiness: 15% salary deferrals are the new 10% for 401(k)s

Investors, particularly those in their 30s, should aim for this target rate in order to retire comfortably.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS JAN 31, 2015
Mike Tyson sues financial advisory firm and ex-adviser

The ex-champ has filed suit against his ex-financial adviser, claiming he embezzled $300K and cost the boxer millions in lost income. Oh yes &#8212; Iron Mike's also suing Live Nation.

By Darla Mercado
Lessons from the $1B divorce case: How to split business assets
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2015
Lessons from the $1B divorce case: How to split business assets

What do a spouse's efforts mean for the valuation of a business and its division in two?

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2015
SEC Chair Mary Jo White close to revealing her position on fiduciary duty

Mary Jo White is poised to reveal what she believes is the best way for the SEC to address fiduciary duty, with the SEC planning to make a determination this year as to whether to propose a rule or take another approach.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2015
No one is promised tomorrow: Learning from Cory Monteith's estate

The young Glee actor died without a will; does that mean both parents inherit equally?

By by Andy and Danielle Mayoras, Guest Contributors
NAPFA compensation committee member says AUM fees for cash raise conflicts
RIAS JAN 29, 2015
NAPFA compensation committee member says AUM fees for cash raise conflicts

Advisers cutting fees for managing low-yielding cash positions has become popular but critics, including a NAPFA compensation committee member, say the practice presents big conflicts of interest.

By Jeff Benjamin
TD developing new tool to give RIAs a stronger voice in D.C.
RIAS JAN 29, 2015
TD developing new tool to give RIAs a stronger voice in D.C.

The custodian is planning to sponsor a grassroots effort among registered investment advisers to compete with brokerages when lobbying for their profession.

By Mason Braswell
A fiduciary standard creates internal conflicts for advisers
RIAS JAN 29, 2015
A fiduciary standard creates internal conflicts for advisers

The fiduciary motivation to avoid losses tends to be greater for advisers than the risk of not growing client wealth

By Bill Militello
FSI to zero in on state advocacy this year
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2015
FSI to zero in on state advocacy this year

Group set to launch lobbying days in Florida, Texas, New York and California.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 29, 2015
What's next in adviser technology?

Broker-dealer and custodian tech executives discuss the industry's biggest issues and plans

By InvestmentNews Staff
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2015
Recent Supreme Court case offers lessons for managing inherited IRAs

Inherited IRAs being impacted by bankruptcy is a remote event, but advisers and clients should still be prepared

By Stuart Riemer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2015
Investment Adviser Association names new head

Investment Adviser Association names its general counsel, Karen Barr, as its president and CEO.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.