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ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 24, 2017
Clayton says SEC can't simply take over DOL fiduciary rule

'We have a process. They have a process. We have to respect those,' chairman tells SIFMA annual conference.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 24, 2017
SEC nominees Jackson and Peirce blast Finra's transparency during hearing

Hester Peirce and Robert Jackson Jr. believe the brokerage regulator's conduct in this area should be improved.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
Use of auto enrollment leaps, survey finds

Target-date funds are the most popular qualified default investment alternative.

By Robert Steyer
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
Do advisory boards create perceived conflicts for DC plan advisers?

These positions are valuable to advisers, who can take steps to mitigate or eliminate conflicts.

By Fred Barstein
401(k) advisers under pressure to keep up with due diligence of investment products
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2017
401(k) advisers under pressure to keep up with due diligence of investment products

Fiduciary concerns under ERISA include cost compression, product development and regulatory pressures.

By Blaine Aikin
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION OCT 24, 2017
Don't forget secondary market for life insurance

Clients with unwanted policies might be able to sell or exchange them for better policies.

By Jamie Hopkins
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
PIABA selects Andrew Stoltmann as new president

On plaintiff group's agenda: Establishing unpaid arbitration award pool and ensuring SEC doesn't 'water down' DOL fiduciary rule.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
Trump rejects idea of new caps on 401(k) savings in tax plan

GOP reportedly had been considering reducing the cap on the annual amount workers can set aside for 401(k)s.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
How to take the Medi-scare out of retiree healthcare costs

Annual open enrollment season offers chance to defang drug expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
Finra's fine money whets appetites of investor advocates, experts, industry representatives

Suggestions for uses range from establishing funds for harmed investors, those whose arbitration awards go unpaid or giving it to the Treasury Department.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
TIAA may be pushing unsuitable products, whistleblowers say

New York Times reports reps may have incentive to push higher-fee managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
Xerox wins lawsuit alleging 'kickback' scheme with Financial Engines

Fidelity and Voya prevailed in similar pay-to-play cases this year against 401(k) record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 23, 2017
Hearsay acquires Mast Mobile

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
The next frontier of advice

Financial advisors have an opportunity to redefine their value and their role in clients' lives through deeper conversations that lead to meaningful connections and increased client confidence. This guide can help advisors gain a better understanding of the powerful relationships and interests that influence an individual's decision-making and life goals.

By Ellie Zhu
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2017
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth

T. Rowe's largest holdings in U.S. stocks are Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook.

By John Waggoner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2017
Finra rule would let investors take arb claims to court if broker goes bankrupt during proceeding

Move is designed to address unpaid arbitration claims, but critic says it doesn't go far enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
IRS raises 2018 contribution limit for qualified plans to $18,500

The phase-out ranges for IRA and Roth IRA contributions were also raised.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 19, 2017
5 things you should be doing on social media

Whether you tweet, Facebook or LinkedIn, here are 5 tips to succeed

By Scott Kleinberg
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits

Life insurance can fill the gap when a survivor's earnings jeopardize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION OCT 19, 2017
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product

Hint: There's no silver bullet for evaluating the best insurance products.

By Barry Flagg