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INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2018
Finra bars broker it was investigating for taking customer funds

James Knee allegedly misappropriated funds from clients at Ameriprise and Voya.

By Bloomberg
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction

The tax reform law's two significant changes to the way taxpayers deduct interest on loans related to their home both contain exceptions

By Tim Steffen
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2018
How investors can spot market bubbles

The height of skyscrapers and record prices at art auctions can provide clues.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2018
With female managing partner in the wings, Edward Jones emphasizes diversity

Penny Pennington, who's been named to succeed Jim Weddle at the start of next year, will join a handful of women in top positions at large financial firms

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAY 09, 2018
New report sounds alarm over demographic changes facing advice industry

Within five years, TD Ameritrade report shows client pool will tip toward younger generations.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 09, 2018
FedEx shifts pension obligations by purchasing $6 billion group annuity

The pension risk transfer is the biggest since 2012, when Verizon purchased a $7.5 billion annuity

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
BlackRock bets on small-time investors with stake in Acorns

Giant asset manager invests in app that lets individuals put spare change from purchases into ETF portfolios.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2018
Arthur Grant looks back on 33 years at the helm of Cadaret Grant

In a business increasingly difficult for individual business owners, Mr. Grant built the independent broker-dealer into one of the more successful firms in the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2018
Money managers parse the current state of the market, and how they advise their clients

Focus on pricing power, whether growth is sustainable, earnings and volatility.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
CFP Board fights restrictive state licensing requirements

Organization succeeds in removing provision from Louisiana legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Bill Kline out as head of Gallagher's $55 billion retirement-plan aggregator

Said new CEO wanted to put in his own team as part of a reorganization.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
SEC publishes advice rule, sets Aug. 7 comment deadline

The proposal package, filled with questions, is likely to generate hundreds of letters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAY 09, 2018
What are the business priorities of elite 401(k) advisers in 2018?

Managing the firm's operations and employees appears to be the standout.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Social Security's most confusing rules

Workers' age and marital status determine their claiming options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar to resign from SEC

GOP commissioner says he will step down by July 7.

By Rob Kozlowski
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 08, 2018
Finra fines Fifth Third Securities $4 million for variable-annuity violations

In second major VA enforcement action against Fifth Third, firm also must pay $2 million in restitution.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2018
Four challenges in using annuities for retirement planning — and how to overcome them

Annuities are confusing, and retirement savers worry about market volatility and want the freedom to spend their savings as they choose.

By Paula Nelson