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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2014
John Hancock to go with Signator Investors name for broker-dealer

Move designed to create distance between investment creation and distribution.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH APR 03, 2014
STUDY GROUP/DISRUPTIVE PRACTICE

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH APR 03, 2014
Redtail, Riskalyze announce integration

New software partners now sync assets and risk score on a nightly basis.

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2014
Trainee lawsuit could clip brokerages' ability to recoup costs

A former Wells Fargo trainee has sued the firm, claiming that its effort to get back $50K in training costs violates labor law. If the claim sticks, brokers could have a tough time recouping such costs from ex-employees who leave firms early.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam, Great-West Financial to combine retirement businesses

Combined companies will have $220B in assets; Putnam chief Robert Reynolds named CEO of Great-West Lifeco U.S.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH APR 03, 2014
Five ways technology will change the office of the future

Financial advisers will have new ways to manage data and gauge clients' emotions, thanks to new tech developments

By lkonish
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Navigating 401(k) rollovers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam uses peer pressure to promote more 401(k) savings

If the looming health savings crisis isn't enough to scare people into saving for retirement, maybe a healthy dose of peer pressure will do the trick.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
Keep a cool head when the DOL comes knocking

As the number of audits climbs, here's what could put plan sponsors at risk for scrutiny

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
401(k) fiduciary lawsuit raises questions on record keeping

A court decision sheds new light on issue of whether float income is a plan asset.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2014
New York state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Advisers urge clients to think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

By Darla Mercado
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security

Some public employees may not be eligible for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
Get set for 21st-century retirement

Longer lives and additional time in the labor force have shifted views on asset allocation

By Brian Jacobsen and Wayne Badorf
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2014
Schorsch's stock rising

Shares of company nontraded REIT czar is using to build a B-D empire have more than doubled since beginning of December .

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Retirement plan diversification improving, women take the lead

Wells Fargo report says few men or women are contributing recommended 10% to their 401(k)

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Is retirement dead?

Reports of the death of your retirement have been greatly exaggerated

By Mike West
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements

Public sector workers' payments may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAR 31, 2014
Can an adviser thrive in a virtual office?

A young planner is shutting down his offices, saying his clients prefer working in a virtual world

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors' head Mary Mack fills out her cabinet

Bob Vorlop and Joe Nadreau have been tapped to fill new executive roles focused on expanding the firm's technology platform and products

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Anticipate the challenges of aging in place

As the population of seniors grows and life expectancies continue to increase, research shows that most people would prefer to live in their own homes as they age. Working with The Center for Innovative Care in Aging at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, we identified key issues to address as you help your clients consider the realities of aging in place.

By Bloomberg