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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2017
Fired Ameriprise broker on the hook for $675,000 after losing arbitration

Amerprise sued the ex-broker after a client charged that the broker had stolen money from her and Amerprise had failed to tell her the broker had been suspended.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
More retirees seek professional advice on Social Security

Future retirees also appear more willing to wait to claim larger benefits than previous waves of retirees, according to a new study.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 22, 2017
Edgar hack calls dramatic attention to dangers of tech and transparency

The breach adds to a growing list of concerns over the SEC's massive online system.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
University of Pennsylvania wins retirement plan suit

Ivy League school is first elite university to win complete dismissal of such a lawsuit.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 21, 2017
Broker fired by Sun Trust for expense violations agrees to Finra bar

Gregory S. Brent declined to provide testimony for Finra inquiry into his termination.

By InvestmentNews
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 21, 2017
Hackers may have profited from SEC breach

The hack of the agency's Edgar filing system occurred in 2016, but the regulator didn't conclude until last month that the cybercriminals may have used their bounty to make illicit trades.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
How tax reform could squeeze the middle class

You could end up paying thousands of dollars more after tax reform than you do now.

By Bloomberg
Demand for Social Security advice growing
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
Demand for Social Security advice growing

Majority of future retirees threaten to switch from advisers who don't offer guidance.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 21, 2017
SEC hack a result of letting companies practice on Edgar filing system

It lets startups unfamiliar with filling out SEC forms get comfortable with the process. That's how it got hacked.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 20, 2017
Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor tells advisers to embrace technology

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION SEP 20, 2017
How advisers can become small business exit planning specialists

These three steps can help you work with small business owners.

By Rich Whitworth
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales

Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over non-traded REIT sales

Securities regulator says firm failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2017
How plan advisers can ease stress about retirement readiness

Smart plan advisers use an active, personalized approach to engage employees.

By Edward Dressel
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 18, 2017
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement

The former wealth management executive's startup robo-adviser tailors portfolios to women's distinct career paths.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2017
Tax reform could be expensive for middle class

Those who save for retirement or itemize tax deductions could end up paying thousands of dollars more.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2017
SEC bars former rep for alleged share price manipulation

George Thoreson tried to keep penny stock's price high to enable Nasdaq listing.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2017
Nevada fiduciary law raises concerns among retirement professionals, brokerage industry

Critics complain that it conflicts with ERISA and SEC rules and has potential to spur other states to pass their own version of a fiduciary rule.

By Bloomberg