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RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice

Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 28, 2017
Citigroup must pay $11.5 million over garbled stock ratings

Finra says the bank's ratings system was riddled with errors and cost clients money.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 28, 2017
Fake comments hit regulators seeking input on proposed rules

Fraudulent posts criticize the DOL fiduciary rule, and other groups overseeing advisers are similarly vulnerable.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
These 401(k) lawsuits show the value of investment policy statements

Abiding a well-crafted IPS can help minimize legal trouble for plan fiduciaries.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RIAS DEC 28, 2017
Assets in fiduciary accounts grow to 42% of total

Cerulli says 'concern for fiduciary alignment' will color product selection.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2017
From wall street to main street: a succession story

Live Oak Bank provides financing for transition costs. When you're ready, our Investment Advisor lending team can structure a deal free from the headaches of seller financing.

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Your tax bill questions answered

Leon LaBrecque, managing partner at LJPR Financial Advisors, offers guidance on Washington's major overhaul.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: Help the CFP Board improve its revised standards

The proposal is a worthy effort that needs tweaking, so weigh in during the Jan. 2 to Feb. 2 comment period.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2017
Clients need help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
William Galvin fines Securities America over radio ads

Failure to supervise rep's efforts to woo elderly costs firm $125,000 in Massachusetts.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS DEC 27, 2017
Morgan Stanley team managing $180 million joins Raymond James in California

Father-daughter team of John and Deanna DeRosa in Newport Beach join employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
Tax bill prompts client questions on prepaying property taxes before 2018

Advisers say to accelerate deductions, if the client's county allows prepayment and the client can afford it.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
J.P. Morgan fined $2.8 million for clearing errors

Finra says Bear Stearns' flawed system led to securities segregation issues

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 27, 2017
New York State proposes 'best interest' standard for life insurance and annuities

State would require products best suited for clients to be sold over those most profitable to sellers.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 27, 2017
Merrill Lynch team managing $262 million goes indie at Raymond James

Glen Smith, Robert Casey and two in staff set up shop in Mound, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
Finra bars ex-Merrill broker alleged to have borrowed money from clients

John James informed the regulator that he would not give testimony during its investigation into Merrill's allegations.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2017
After a superb 2017, brokerage stocks should continue to roll next year

Even if the stock market falters, financial stocks should do well in a rising interest rate environment.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2017
Merrill Lynch fined $26 million over suspicious transactions

SEC and Finra say firm failed to implement reasonable anti-money laundering procedures.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2017
Trump signs $1.5 trillion tax cut

The bill slashes the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% and cuts individual tax rates across the board.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2017
CFP Board touts revised standards in $80,000 Wall St. Journal ad

Organization showcases support from pro-fiduciary consumer groups, but not everyone is on board.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.