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EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Crazy as it might sound, the new all-in bet is going long on Greek stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If you've got a really strong stomach, the time looks ripe to buy the fear and jump into Greek equities.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity launches platform to connect plan sponsors, advisers and third-party fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2015
Fidelity launches platform to connect plan sponsors, advisers and third-party fiduciaries

Third-Party Fiduciary Services charges a 3 bps fee to enable retirement plans and advisers to outsource their fiduciary responsibilities.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2015
Time for same-sex couples to revisit financial plans following Supreme Court ruling

Unraveling complex financial and legal plans will be an important step for same-sex couples, whether they are already married or considering tying the knot.

By Liz Skinner
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case

Administrative law judge rules against the agency in closely watched case over disclosure of Fidelity payments for mutual fund sales.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
By moving sales materials to the cloud, advisers stay nimble and compliant
FINTECH JUN 29, 2015
By moving sales materials to the cloud, advisers stay nimble and compliant

In a world of instant information, available everywhere, investors increasingly expect something similar in communications from their advisers.

By Doug Winter
OPINION JUN 28, 2015
Millennials make good customers

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 28, 2015
Middle class deserves unbiased advice

People most in need of unbiased advice either cannot get it or are getting it from brokers who aren't necessarily looking out for their best interests.

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH JUN 26, 2015
BattleBots: Big firms run past startups in the robo race

With Vanguard Personal Advisor Services already at $21 billion in AUM, Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios just crossed the $3 billion mark &amp;mdash; ahead of Wealthfront and Betterment.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2015
The financial pros and cons of marriage — gay or straight

A look at the economic relationship of marriage following the Supreme Court decision making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states.

By Bloomberg
Retirees need more than a good investment plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2015
Retirees need more than a good investment plan

Senior citizens should be prepared for the next set of challenges facing them, including transportation needs and protection from financial abuse.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2015
Custodians' payments to RIAs for fund picks raise eyebrows

By Mason Braswell
Advisers need to pick up their game when calculating clients' retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2015
Advisers need to pick up their game when calculating clients' retirement

With retirement tools proliferating, clients need ones that advisers can use to tell a story.

By Alessandra Malito
Schwab launches adviser-facing robo service
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2015
Schwab launches adviser-facing robo service

Institutional Intelligent Portfolios compels advisers to keep at least 4% cash allocation, offers platform for 10 bps.

By Alessandra Malito
Most investors likely to use robo-advice: Survey
FINTECH JUN 25, 2015
Most investors likely to use robo-advice: Survey

Overall awareness still low but expected use forecast to climb sharply over next five years.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH JUN 25, 2015
Fox Financial Planning Network launches robo-guide

New services from organizations including Jemstep walk advisers through platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
Obamacare to add frustrating layer to your taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2015
Obamacare to add frustrating layer to your taxes

The IRS says it expects half of callers won't be able to get through.

By Elizabeth MacBride
Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk
EQUITIES JUN 25, 2015
Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the market's reaction to a repeal of Obamacare might not be pretty. Plus: Financial advisers take on defined contribution plans, cheap oil uncovers driller debt burdens, and Kraft Foods gets (Cadbury Cr&egrave;me) Egg on its face.

By Jeff Benjamin
What same-sex couples should know about Medicare
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
What same-sex couples should know about Medicare

More gay couples than ever will have access to Medicare benefits, but certain rules apply.

By Katy Votava
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises

At Morningstar conference, the former Merrill Lynch boss said gender pay gap is a key obstacle to retirement savings.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable

But proponents look to the history of the fight to maintain optimism.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.