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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
The next frontier of advice

Financial advisors have an opportunity to redefine their value and their role in clients' lives through deeper conversations that lead to meaningful connections and increased client confidence. This guide can help advisors gain a better understanding of the powerful relationships and interests that influence an individual's decision-making and life goals.

By Ellie Zhu
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2017
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth

T. Rowe's largest holdings in U.S. stocks are Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2017
Finra rule would let investors take arb claims to court if broker goes bankrupt during proceeding

Move is designed to address unpaid arbitration claims, but critic says it doesn't go far enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
IRS raises 2018 contribution limit for qualified plans to $18,500

The phase-out ranges for IRA and Roth IRA contributions were also raised.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH OCT 19, 2017
5 things you should be doing on social media

Whether you tweet, Facebook or LinkedIn, here are 5 tips to succeed

By Scott Kleinberg
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits

Life insurance can fill the gap when a survivor's earnings jeopardize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product
OPINION OCT 19, 2017
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product

Hint: There's no silver bullet for evaluating the best insurance products.

By Barry Flagg
FINTECH OCT 19, 2017
Top 5 ways comprehensive technology boosts client engagement

Gain a better view of your clients' finances and more communication touch points with them.

By Stuart DePina
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
Shift to Roth 401(k)s 'highly likely' part of tax reform: former Treasury official Mark Iwry

Mandated contributions to Roth accounts would likely only be partial, as opposed to having a full repeal of pre-tax accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2017
Massachusetts charges adviser with venture-capital fraud

Complaint alleges Nicklaus Moser and his firm deceived investors.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH OCT 18, 2017
EquBot launching first ever ETF to use artificial intelligence

The program will parse regulatory filings and more than a million news stories to establish a portfolio of 30 to 70 stocks.

By Bloomberg
OPINION OCT 18, 2017
Let hard data, not gut instinct, define your ideal client profile

Here are five simple ways to transform information into business-boosting action.

By John Capuano
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2017
GAO report says American retirement system not providing adequate security

Agency recommends Congress establish a retirement security commission.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2017
IMCA rebrands to attract broader audience

The Investment Management Consultants Association has become the Investments & Wealth Institute, and will begin offering a retirement income designation.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2017
Brokers support Finra ranking of reps to identify bad apples as long as list stays private

Some in industry fear a data breach that could make list public.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2017
Morgan Stanley sees slower fee-based asset flows on fiduciary rule delay

Flows to advisory accounts, while still higher than the start of 2016, dropped off more than 20% from Q2 and were the lowest in a year.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2017
Finra ranking brokers in effort to crack down on industry's bad apples

All 634.403 reps have been ranked based on factors such as prior regulatory disclosures, disciplinary actions and employment history.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2017
Building blocks of special needs financial planning

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2017
Retirement Planning is Possible While Caring for a Child with Autism

By Jon Kurtz, Voya Financial Advisor and co-founder of KCBP Wealth Management
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 13, 2017
Tax reform threatens a powerful client relationship tool

Charitable deductions are an incentive to giving and a way for advisers to show their humanity.

By Andrew Hibel