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OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
Meet the firm powering digital innovation at Vanguard and Betterment — Amazon

Amazon Web Services makes the case for firms to move their business to the cloud

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
BlackRock bets on small-time investors with stake in Acorns

Giant asset manager invests in app that lets individuals put spare change from purchases into ETF portfolios.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Bill Kline out as head of Gallagher's $55 billion retirement-plan aggregator

Said new CEO wanted to put in his own team as part of a reorganization.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
SEC publishes advice rule, sets Aug. 7 comment deadline

The proposal package, filled with questions, is likely to generate hundreds of letters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
CFP Board fights restrictive state licensing requirements

Organization succeeds in removing provision from Louisiana legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Social Security's most confusing rules

Workers' age and marital status determine their claiming options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2018
What are the business priorities of elite 401(k) advisers in 2018?

Managing the firm's operations and employees appears to be the standout.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar to resign from SEC

GOP commissioner says he will step down by July 7.

By Rob Kozlowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2018
Four challenges in using annuities for retirement planning — and how to overcome them

Annuities are confusing, and retirement savers worry about market volatility and want the freedom to spend their savings as they choose.

By Paula Nelson
FINTECH MAY 08, 2018
Latest version of Morningstar Direct tailored to wealth management pros

Direct for Wealth Management designed to help home offices develop and refine new investment products.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar departure will complicate action on SEC advice rule

Commissioner set to leave agency July 7, about a month before proposal's comment deadline hits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Auto features boost plan participants' retirement income replacement level

Participants who are auto-enrolled are on track to replace more of their income in retirement, Empower survey shows

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Asset managers shift 401(k) distribution toward RIA aggregator firms

That could mean fewer wholesalers calling on individual advisers in the field.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAY 07, 2018
Northwestern Mutual shutting down LearnVest

After paying $250 million for the startup three years ago, the insurance company is shutting it down June 5.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2018
Former broker in Philadelphia sentenced to five years in prison

Former broker in Philadelphia sentenced to prison and to pay $886,214 in restitution to clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2018
Court ruling aside, for now DOL will rely on fiduciary rule to govern investment advice

Agency says advisers must make good-faith compliance efforts to rely on exemptions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Advisers push retired clients to embrace investment risk

Dealing with clients' anxiety explaining that retiring is different from dying.

By Jeff Benjamin