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Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2018
Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs

One measure would scrap the "stretch IRA," which has helped financial advisers preserve retirement wealth passed on to heirs.

By Greg Iacurci
AI for everyone: ForwardLane wants to show some love for small, midsize advisers
FINTECH SEP 18, 2018
AI for everyone: ForwardLane wants to show some love for small, midsize advisers

ForwardLane wants to provide tools for firms that are unable to build them in-house.

By Ryan W. Neal
EF Hutton banks on cryptocurrency to fuel latest revival
FINTECH SEP 18, 2018
EF Hutton banks on cryptocurrency to fuel latest revival

The firm is talking again, but is anyone listening?

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2018
LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial

Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move

By Jeff Benjamin
Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2018
Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business

Captrust wants to grow annual revenue from wealth management to 50% from 30% over the next five years.

By Greg Iacurci
Market swings are inevitable, so help your clients focus on overall financial health
OPINION SEP 17, 2018
Market swings are inevitable, so help your clients focus on overall financial health

Now is the time to remind clients of what's in their control.

By crain-api
Better together? Why not all advisory teams are meant to go independent
OPINION SEP 17, 2018
Better together? Why not all advisory teams are meant to go independent

Advisers looking for more freedom may find going independent on their own is not as fulfilling as partnering with an existing independent firm.

By Ben Harrison
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update
OPINION SEP 17, 2018
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update

Disclosing behavioral biases is voluntary, but no less important than making the required disclosures.

By Philip Chao
Salesforce expects CRM to boost cross-channel referrals
FINTECH SEP 17, 2018
Salesforce expects CRM to boost cross-channel referrals

Latest update to Financial Services Cloud looks to unify financial advice with insurance and banking.

By Ryan W. Neal
What's next for the SEC advice rule?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 15, 2018
What's next for the SEC advice rule?

With calls for significant revisions by commissioners and investor advocates, it's hard to predict when the reform package might cross the finish line.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC advice rule contains a huge hole
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 15, 2018
SEC advice rule contains a huge hole

Jay Clayton aims to clear up investor confusion by drawing a distinction between brokers and advisers in the agency's proposed package of revised standards. But where do dual registrants fit?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fixed annuities are on a tear
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 14, 2018
Fixed annuities are on a tear

Fixed annuities are positioned for a record year, with fixed-rate deferred and indexed annuities driving the growth.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC penalizes RIA more than $2 million for 12b-1 violations
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 14, 2018
SEC penalizes RIA more than $2 million for 12b-1 violations

Pennsylvania advisory firm invested client funds in expensive share classes when less costly ones were available.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House committee passes open MEP bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
House committee passes open MEP bill

Insurance groups say the measure, which now heads to the full chamber for a vote, doesn't go far enough.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment now expected to be 2.8 percent

Slightly lower estimate would still be the largest cost-of-living increase since 2012.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock
RIA NEWS SEP 14, 2018
RIA charged for not disclosing commissions earned from selling risky tech stock

Tamara Steele and her firm didn't disclose the $2.5 million in commissions she earned for selling shares of a company that was later charged with fraud, SEC claims.

By Ryan W. Neal
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
States try to beat back rate increases on long-term-care policies

Rules adopted by 41 states have held down rate increases on newer policies, but some advisers remain skeptical of traditional LTC insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Ameriprise broker accused of unethical conduct barred by Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2018
Former Ameriprise broker accused of unethical conduct barred by Finra

Jeffery Joseph Kelly was sanctioned for not providing documents to Finra during its investigation.

By Bloomberg
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2018
House committee approves bill to ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers

Rep. Maxine Waters, the top panel Democrat, opposes relaxing oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.