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RIAS JUL 11, 2017
Merrill Lynch loses $1 billion Beverly Hills team

Matthew Calenza forms Boulevard Family Wealth RIA.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JUL 11, 2017
A $200 million Wells Fargo rep forms RIA

James Denholm III launches IronBridge Private Wealth in Austin.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2017
With fiduciary rule in place, two broker-dealers cut adviser compensation

LPL is eliminating some bonuses, while Raymond James is trimming compensation in its employee channel for those producing more than $300,000 in revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2017
Northeast Securities to pay $1.8 million in Finra arbitration claim

Claimants wanted $3 million for alleged fraud, churning and negligence in bond trades

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2017
American Airlines reaches $22 million settlement in 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit

The settlement, if approved, would be among the largest in cases alleging enrichment due to use of proprietary investments.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2017
GOP to keep Obamacare taxes on wealthy in latest health-care bill: sources

Though the House version would repeal the 3.8 percent tax on net investment income and 0.9 percent Medicare surtax, the Senate is trying to win over moderate holdouts.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2017
Fund manager MFS sued for self-dealing in its 401(k) plans

The plaintiff claims the plans were "loaded" with proprietary mutual funds, and 98% of the investable assets were held in company-affiliated investments.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2017
Tax reform uncertainty grows as congressional calendar shrinks

Several obstacles await lawmakers, including an ongoing health-care fight and deadlines to keep the government running, let alone divisions among Republicans on the basic parameters of a tax bill.

By Bloomberg
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2017
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers

Eligibility rules are more lenient for the survivors of young workers because of their brief careers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION JUL 10, 2017
How advisers can make referrals their most effective tool for growth

The solution to "If I think of someone, I'll let you know."

By Amy Parvaneh
OPINION JUL 10, 2017
What 'Moneyball' can teach advisers about better portfolio construction

By focusing on market diversification, you can more easily build winning portfolios based on objective data.

By Gary Manguso
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2017
Health-insurance reform uncertainty hampers advisers' ability to counsel to clients

Advisers preparing new financial plans are flying blind when it comes to clients' health-care needs.

By crain-api
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2017
Supreme Court could put pressure on Finra class-action policy

Finra may rethink its ban on class-action waivers in arbitration clauses, depending on whether the court sides with the Trump administration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2017
Buffett's $9 billion purchase shines new light on utility sector

The acquisition is a vote of confidence in the utility sector's ability to deliver a steady, predictable flow of income .

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2017
5 ways to ensure an HSA isn't subject to ERISA

Employers can avoid headaches by not exercising control over the health savings account process.

By Greg Iacurci
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession

Growth has lagged outside of the nation's largest cities in New York, California and Florida.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
How did the DOL fiduciary rule change the world for 401(k) advisers?

The rule is a blip for elite plan advisers, but there are a number of ways inexperienced advisers are reacting.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Health savings accounts becoming the new IRAs

Tax advantages lead to investing and the need for financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin