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Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Only 18% of retirement age women can pass a basic quiz about how to make a nest egg last in retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Advisers: What about your retirement?

Formulating a holistic plan is a good approach for clients, and you as well.

By Joni Youngwirth
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
On Social Security, financial advisers tell clients to not count on much

Beyond debating its solvency, advisers embrace the reality of a broken system.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
More advisers disapprove of Trump job performance at six-month mark

More than half of respondents to <i>InvestmentNews</i> poll say their confidence has dropped since start of term. Supporters give him partial credit for market uptick.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
Bannon plan to raise taxes on highest earners may find GOP support

Lawmaker says higher top income-tax rate may be acceptable, if coupled with other changes benefiting corporations.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Many female clients want advisers to educate them about investing and longevity risks.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2017
Cetera loses bank brokers managing $750 million &#8203;

Brokerage arm of Great Western Bank in South Dakota switches to Raymond James.

By Bloomberg
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
Former Morgan Stanley broker barred over claims of unsuitable trading

Anthony Vincent Ferrone refused to provide complete testimony at Finra hearing

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Jay Clayton says SEC, DOL can give market 'clarity' on fiduciary rule

Chief regulator is confident two agencies could reach 'common ground' on an investment advice standard across all accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2017
Retirement plan participation higher than previously thought: ICI

But there's still plenty of room for improvement.

By John Waggoner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Finra promotes Susan Schroeder to head unified enforcement effort

Ms. Schroeder had been serving as head of enforcement since the departure of Brad Bennett earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
RBC to pay $560,000 for transferring retiree's pension

Finra panel says Wyoming couple lost right to receive monthly benefits.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Sen. Gary Peters brings broker background to work every day on Capitol Hill

Michigan Democrat resists ripping up DOL fiduciary rule but would be open to some changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Vanderbilt revamps to focus on impact investing

The $3B AUM firm rebrands itself with commitment to sustainability in investment options and own culture.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Pennsylvania broker hit with $200,000 fine for 'dishonest or unethical practices'

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 25, 2017
How the investor is lost in the active versus passive debate

Let's start a debate about how best to construct portfolios that meet the needs of our clients, and that can withstand the test of time through all market conditions.

By David M. Haviland
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 25, 2017
Wells Fargo wants mistakenly sent client data returned

Information includes names, Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of wealthy clients.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents want to push implementation back until 2019

ICI, Chamber of Commerce among groups asking for delay, while Democratic lawmakers call on DOL to keep to its earlier planned schedule of Jan. 1, 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 24, 2017
Betterment funding values firm at $800 million

Now with $10 billion in assets, robo receives $70 million in new funding.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule causing DC-plan record keepers to change business with insurance agents

Principal has communicated that independent agents must change their business models to keep receiving compensation.

By Greg Iacurci