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ESG DEC 14, 2016
Advisers help find donor advised funds for clients' charitable dollars

The funds provide donors an immediate tax deduction and an opportunity to guide the funds' investments and their eventual dispersal to charities.

By Liz Skinner
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers

He points to his interim CEO post with eMoney for the kinds of things to expect from Fidelity Institutional Product under his direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Centralized Data Exchange Can Support DOL Fiduciary Rule Compliance

By Ann Bergin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2016
Members of Donald Trump's DOL landing team oppose fiduciary rule

While the president-elect's pick to head DOL hasn't said anything about the rule, others on the team have objected to it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model
FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model

Financial giant targeting mass affluent clients with inexpensive planning services. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209981/robos-to-make-banks-a-bigger-competitor-in-advice-market&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robos to make banks a bigger competitor in advice market</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year

Mr. James has long been involved in leadership roles at the broker-dealer his father founded in 1962.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James

The Denver area practice will operate as First Avenue Wealth Partners.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch

The hires come as Raymond James gained the most assets under management through adviser recruitment of any financial firm in the third quarter.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2016
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a steeper path for borrowing costs in 2017, saying inflation expectations have increased &#8220;considerably&#8221; and suggesting the labor market is tightening.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2016
SEC to have skeleton crew in first half of 2017

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 13, 2016
Apps to help make business travel easier for financial advisers

A little online research can make the difference between a good and bad experience.

By Sheryl Rowling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2016
Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule

Initial implementation of the rule is currently scheduled to begin in April.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
TAX DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield
Finra bars ex-Merrill employee who had 47 years with firm
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2016
Finra bars ex-Merrill employee who had 47 years with firm

Supervisor left firm amid an internal review of her performance and then declined to testify during a Finra investigation.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL sued by Galvin over top producer's alleged variable annuity abuses
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2016
LPL sued by Galvin over top producer's alleged variable annuity abuses

Massachusetts' William Galvin charged the nation's largest independent B-D with failing to supervise a top-producing broker who allegedly committed fraud in selling unsuitable VAs.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017
RIAS DEC 12, 2016
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017

Robo platforms are lifting client expectations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming
RIAS DEC 12, 2016
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming

Fidelity study finds RIA firm revenue yield fell to 69 basis points last year from between 72 and 73 basis points over the prior four years.

By Jeff Benjamin