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Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel

The court's ruling could impact plan sponsors and how they communicate with participants.

By Ryan W. Neal
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg
How to end a client relationship gracefully
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How to end a client relationship gracefully

Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest

By Joni Youngwirth
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix

Plan also details call to end loopholes worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

By Bloomberg
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion

Full-service wealth management firms see the fastest growth in digital assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Markets are putting a price on climate risks
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Markets are putting a price on climate risks

Two new studies suggest, however, that financial markets have started seriously pricing carbon risk, especially since the Paris Agreement of 2015.

By Peter R. Orszag
Social Security's outdated rules
OPINION DEC 04, 2019
Social Security's outdated rules

Delayed claiming favors the wealthy, while taxes on benefits hurt middle-income recipients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag

Launched in 1991, the program has failed to produce acceptable gains.

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning to acquire $300M RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Creative Planning to acquire $300M RIA

Creative Planning to acquire $300 million Hogan Financial Firm founded by Paula Hogan is based in Milwaukee, Wis.

By InvestmentNews
Adam Antoniades promoted to CEO of Cetera
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Adam Antoniades promoted to CEO of Cetera

Takes reins from chairman and interim CEO Ben Brigeman.

By InvestmentNews
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

By Sarah Newcomb
Millennium Trust Co. announces expansion
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Millennium Trust Co. announces expansion

Acquires Liberty Trust Company, custodian for specialized Individual Retirement Accounts.

By Bloomberg
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps

J.D. Power study found three firms with apps that score high with customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Galvin says retirees led astray with investment in gold and silver coins
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 03, 2019
Galvin says retirees led astray with investment in gold and silver coins

Regulator charges firm with persuading six investors to liquidate retirement accounts to buy precious metals.

By Bloomberg