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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2018
Utah moves to fine Cetera, LPL and CUSO over credit union violations

Utah moves to charge Cetera, LPL and CUSO over failing to represent credit union relationships correctly.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2018
State-registered investment advisers, mostly one and two-person offices, total 17,688

State securities regulators release first statistical snapshot of sector.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2018
The worst possible time to retire

Market performance in the first few years of retirement determines financial security throughout one's golden years. Here's why the outlook for people retiring today is concerning.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2018
Recent rule changes to boost retiree health costs

New analysis quantifies the effect on Medicare premiums and Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2018
Fiduciary advocates disagree SEC advice rule harmonizes standards

In recent speech, SEC chairman Jay Clayton touted 'consistent, fiduciary principles.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2018
Advisers need this new approach to aging clients

Addressing longevity will be key to how financial advisers serve clients in the future.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2018
Gig ruling creates hurdle for employers

California Supreme Court's Dynamex decision could force other companies in the state to rethink their relationship with workers.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2018
America is turning out more millionaire retirees than ever

Retirees are healthier as well as wealthier, and they're watching a lot more TV.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2018
Former broker fined $10,000 and suspended six months over expense account

Now-RIA Joshua Crossman admitted he fibbed to use up Merrill Lynch expense allowance.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
Sanctioned Ponzi scheme salesmen keep shilling planning, advice

Two Colorado insurance agents who sold the Woodbridge real estate scheme continue to market themselves as retirement planners

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
How criminals steal $37 billion a year from America's elderly

Scammers and even family members target the most vulnerable.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2018
As curtains close on DOL fiduciary rule, SEC advice rule takes center stage

Anti-fiduciary forces may find it easier to challenge the SEC's proposed rule now that the Department of Labor's regulation is all but dead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 03, 2018
Redefining efficiency in your business

It's not just how a firm goes about its daily work, it's about its ability to manage change.

By Joni Youngwirth
OPINION MAY 03, 2018
3 insights on the Financial Engines-Edelman combination and how it might affect you

The combined company is likely to become a nationally dominant firm.

By Joe Duran
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
Beyond BrokerCheck: SEC adds online adviser search tool

SALI shows whether advisers have a judgment against them in an enforcement action

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
5th Circuit denies AARP, states motion to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The large interest group as well as the attorneys general of California, New York and Oregon were attempting to rescue a regulation that now seems destined to die in court.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
LPL agrees to $26 million settlement with states over unregistered securities

Firm will also buy back securities from investors, plus pay them 3% annual interest.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2018
A radical idea: Pay clients for the privilege of managing their funds

One consultant thinks active managers should become principals rather than agents.

By Bloomberg Gadfly
OPINION MAY 02, 2018
The Super Bowl, advice and the markets

What do these three items have in common? A lot, actually.

By Jim DeCarlo