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When Social Security is a family affair
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
When Social Security is a family affair

Claiming benefits early may make sense when kids are involved.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Can Calpers live with responsible returns?

Calpers is attempting to turn ESG investing on its head. Rather than divest from companies it deems undesirable, it will engage those companies and attempt to improve them from the inside.

By Nir Kaissar
FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Massachusetts regulator Galvin questions robos' ability to act as state-registered investment advisers

The statement is targeted at direct-to-consumer platforms seeking registration in the state.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Procrastinating? Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes

Filing close to, or after, April 18 could be a sign you're a member of the financial elite.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Time to get on board the fiduciary train

Many advisers and the firms they work for are still woefully unprepared for what lies ahead.

By MFXFeeder
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role

Mr. Fisher will stay on as executive chairman and co-CIO of the investment adviser

By Christine Idzelis
DOL fiduciary rule will cause retirement plan advisers to outsource liability
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule will cause retirement plan advisers to outsource liability

Post-DOL fiduciary rule, industry watchers expect even more outsourcing to help reduce or eliminate fiduciary liability when building plan lineups.

By Greg Iacurci
When delayed retirement credits are delayed
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
When delayed retirement credits are delayed

Some Social Security beneficiaries must wait an additional year for full payment.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform
FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform

Called Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, the platform is the company's entry into the wealth management industry.

By Alessandra Malito
Fidelity starts testing robo-adviser service on clients
EQUITIES MAR 29, 2016
Fidelity starts testing robo-adviser service on clients

Fidelity Investments, the second-largest U.S. mutual fund company, will test an automated-investment service starting Wednesday on a small group of existing customers.

By Bloomberg
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers

Wirehouse recently claimed it typically retains 40%-50% of client assets after an adviser leaves.

By Danny Sarch
Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning
FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning

Automated online platforms are putting benchmarking metrics aside, and measuring success by how they help clients reach their financial goals.

By Alessandra Malito
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely
FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely

If you enjoy the convenience of an iPad, this pair of apps can help save countless hours.

By Sheryl Rowling
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Obama aims to double SEC funding to target adviser oversight

The president's goal is over a five-year period, with an increase of 11% for fiscal 2017. Taxes, including for capital gains, also would increase under the new budget proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 28, 2016
Investopedia to boost networking services on its Advisor Insights website, CEO says

In the next year, it will add follower capabilities, a portal for adviser peers to share best practices, adviser video tools.

By Alessandra Malito
LPL stock buyback cost shareholders $115 million: lawsuit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2016
LPL stock buyback cost shareholders $115 million: lawsuit

A Michigan pension plan says the company bought back shares at artificially inflated prices because of misleading statements it made about its financial condition.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker-dealer owner indicted in $17 million pump-and-dump scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2016
Broker-dealer owner indicted in $17 million pump-and-dump scheme

Guy Gentile accusing of fraudulently inflating price of stocks

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2016
Charles Schwab fires latest salvo in low-cost TDF war

The firm's new target-date mutual funds beat out Fidelity and Vanguard funds in price by two basis points.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2016
Vanguard extends target-date fund dominance

The firm's position as the top TDF provider strengthened against No. 2 Fidelity Investments, which actually had net outflows for this category last year.

By Greg Iacurci