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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2017
401(k) plan sponsors want financial advisers to better know their businesses

Employers sponsoring 401(k) plans expect advisers to challenge assumptions, know their businesses inside and out.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2017
Finra bars owner of New Jersey broker-dealer

James Carrazza of Olympus Securities failed to report federal tax liens on his employment record and would not provide the regulator with requested information, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2017
Tax reform could be 'way worse' for retirement industry than Department of Labor's fiduciary rule: Graff

Limits could be placed on 401(k) contributions as a way to help pay for broad corporate and individual tax cuts, according to Brian Graff, head of the National Association of Plan Advisors.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Faltering congressional support for auto-IRAs leaves legislation up to states

Auto-IRA programs have been enacted in five states that would cover an estimated 10.4 million workers.

By J. Mark Iwry
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Large advisory shops build custom target-date funds

The firms are able to deliver the funds at low cost to small 401(k) plans, but some question if there's a potential conflict involved in recommending proprietary funds.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Despite uncertainty, Department of Labor fiduciary rule upends 401(k) biz

Market shifts will largely remain intact in the event the regulation is amended or scrapped, and non-specialists are adjusting.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAR 19, 2017
Discrimination against women advisers via harsher punishment must stop

This black eye for the industry cannot continue

By crain-api
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Retirement gets a deeper dive

Retirement Plan Adviser will feature stories on the issues and trends that affect plan advisers, as well as commentary from thought leaders.

By FGabriel
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Metamorphosis of DC investment-only wholesalers

Why asset manager units focused on these plans, facing some harsh realities, are in a state of change.

By Fred Barstein
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Plan sponsors want help with DOL fiduciary duties

Firms look to retirement advisers to be experts on the law, and even sometimes on their investments

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Social media's place in marketing

Maintaining a presence within social networks should not be viewed as a silver bullet, but part of an overall strategy for growth.

By Sheri Fitts
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2017
House Democrats denounce DOL rule delay as comment period closes

A truncated comment period for a proposed delay to the Labor Department's fiduciary rule came to a close on Friday with a letter from 40 House Democrats denouncing the stall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAR 16, 2017
How advisers can protect clients' data from fraud

With a versatile and secure digital signature, advisers can strengthen their fraud mitigation efforts.

By Pem Guerry
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees

They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAR 16, 2017
Confidence: How you can give it to young financial advisers and watch them run with it

The InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 project is back, and we need your help finding and bolstering the next generation of talent.

By CNELSON
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Small-market retirement plan advisers face big-time challenges

By Tim Irvin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2017
Finra is asking broker-dealers, 'What's in your clients' 529 savings plans?'

Here are some ways your firm can prepare for that discussion.

By Kamran Fotouhi
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Retirement industry to undergo major changes with or without DOL fiduciary rule

Firms are moving forward with changes because it makes sense for advisers and their clients.

By Cynthia Dash
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2017
Finra's lobbying expenses down, but regulator still spends heavily to make sure its voice is heard on Capitol Hill

Organization recently hired Capitol Hill veteran to head up its government relations efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Some active target-date fund managers shine as passive management continues 401(k) onslaught

American Funds and American Century saw the largest percentage growth last year among prominent TDF providers.

By Greg Iacurci