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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 23, 2016
Bank of America Merrill Lynch increases adviser headcount 3% in 2015

The wirehouse gains headcount even as the brokerage industry braces for a wave of departures from long-term retention deals expiring.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
What Gene Wilder's death can teach you about estate planning

Because cognitive impairment is likely for most people as they age, you shouldn't wait for signs to start preparing.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
Most Americans earmark tax refunds for savings, debt

More than half of the $330 billion in tax refunds Americans will get back this year will go toward savings or paying down debt — the highest percentage since 2007.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
How much confidence do you have in your retirement?

A new survey shows only 47% of women are saving enough for their golden years, compared with 57% of men.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Deutsche Bank analyst banned over rating at odds with opinion
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
Ex-Deutsche Bank analyst banned over rating at odds with opinion

A former Deutsche Bank AG analyst once ranked among the best in the U.S. will pay a $100,000 penalty and be banned from the securities industry for a year to settle a regulator's claims that he issued a buy recommendation at odds with his personal opinion.

By Bloomberg
Finra cracks down on firms for missing discounts on UIT sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
Finra cracks down on firms for missing discounts on UIT sales

Finra is continuing its crackdown on brokerage firms for failing to give clients discounts for large purchases of investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
How the 2016 presidential candidates stack up with advisers

A look at White House hopefuls' positions on issues impacting financial advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
Donald Trump presidency improbable, not impossible

Surges by the political outsider, as well as by liberal insurgent Bernie Sanders, should make the investment advice industry sit up and take notice

By MFXFeeder
Advisers shy away from LTC insurance dialogue: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
Advisers shy away from LTC insurance dialogue: Study

Low comfort level with LTC products makes advisers recoil, but some think that's a weak argument.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2016
Leon Cooperman's Omega Advisors said to get Wells notice

SEC said to look into trading in a single security in 2010

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 19, 2016
How the U.S. government inadvertently launched the ETF industry

But for all their charm, ETFs are an increasing concern to regulators

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2016
New association forms to represent mid-sized broker-dealers

The American Securities Association aims to tackle 'Washington's one-size-fits-all approach to industry regulation' it says harms Main Street firms.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Social Security issues new file-and-suspend guidelines

April 29 deadline looms for those who want to take advantage of current rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Stock market selloff won't stop baby boomers from retiring

There's no evidence that short-term fluctuations in the stock market influence when workers call it quits.

By Bloomberg
SEC nominations could stall amid partisan warfare over Supreme Court vacancy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2016
SEC nominations could stall amid partisan warfare over Supreme Court vacancy

Will a prolonged fight over who gets to fill the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia impact the confirmation of two Securities and Exchange Commission nominees?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions

Advisers should be considering a “re-characterization,” or undoing, of clients' Roth conversions, which essentially converts the Roth money back to pre-tax money.

By Greg Iacurci
Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark
ALTERNATIVES FEB 18, 2016
Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The collapse of alternative investments platform Aequitas Capital Management continues to unfold, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark.

By Jeff Benjamin
Just how much is Hillary Clinton raking in from Wall Street, and what does it mean for advisers?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2016
Just how much is Hillary Clinton raking in from Wall Street, and what does it mean for advisers?

The Democratic presidential candidate is getting pummeled over the money she's receiving from the financial industry. But at least one of Ms. Clinton's positions shows you can't always follow the money.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective
EQUITIES FEB 18, 2016
Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The lessons that were learned from the August 24th flash crash.

By Jeff Benjamin
Recent class-action surge ups the ante for 401(k) advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2016
Recent class-action surge ups the ante for 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers should make sure they have their bases covered to prevent litigation for fiduciary breaches.

By Blaine F. Aikin