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FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Why advisers should set up an in-house video studio

Fidelity finds video is a useful vehicle for timely, targeted messages to emerging investors.

By Liz Skinner
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal

Rep. Ann Wagner and three colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee are seeking additional signatories on letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2015
American Funds making inroads with fee-based advisers

In its sales turnaround, third largest U.S. fund company relies on retention of existing advisers and lower-cost share classes.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION AUG 09, 2015
Stock buybacks: Who benefits?

Advisers should thoroughly vet every share repurchase offer in light of each client's unique situation

By MFXFeeder
The Fed's rate-hike plan now sees an obstacle in the form of China
EQUITIES AUG 08, 2015
The Fed's rate-hike plan now sees an obstacle in the form of China

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: China could stand in the way, as their market struggles create a risk of tightening into a slowing global economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Amazon's less-than-generous 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Amazon's less-than-generous 401(k) plan

The online retail giant's retirement program includes company matches made entirely in Amazon stock.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Neil Young joins Hawaii homesellers listing big estates

The legendary singer-songwriter is selling his $24.5 million Waialea Bay property with a five-bedroom beach house, two guest cottages and 830 feet of ocean frontage.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Kick your kids out of the house without feeling guilty

Jobs and wages are rebounding &amp;mdash; time to get those millennials out on their own.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH AUG 07, 2015
Wealthbox CRM integrates instant messager Slack into adviser tech platform

Having a virtual chat room in the office boosts teamwork and productivity, proponents say.

By Alessandra Malito
No Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected for 2016
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
No Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected for 2016

High-income retirees could see net benefits decline as their Medicare premiums rise.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2015
Retirement accounts are hitting new highs, which is good news for advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Investors are really starting to sock money away for retirement, which is good news for advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2015
Cetera closing J.P. Turner, offering some brokers jobs at Summit

CEO Larry Roth claims the move is not part of any widespread consolidation within RCAP's retail brokerage division.

By Bruce Kelly
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership

Says top regulator is not pressing for admission of guilt in enforcements, and granting too many waivers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-JPMorgan banker partnered with his dad in a multi-year insider-trading ring
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2015
Ex-JPMorgan banker partnered with his dad in a multi-year insider-trading ring

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The banker was caught sharing insider information with his dad, who then used golf jargon to try and disguise the scheme.

By Jeff Benjamin
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2015
Michael Kitces' weekend reading for financial advisers

Pimco gets put on notice, the latest twist in the CFP Board-Camarda battle, and the rest of the week's must-reads for advisers

By mkitces
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2015
Ask the Adviser: Can I really afford that vacation home?

You've picked your favorite vacation destination, visited multiple times and gotten to know the town. Now here's how to make that second home a permanent reality.

By Joe O'Boyle
China's stock market freefall has only just begun
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2015
China's stock market freefall has only just begun

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> China's stock market rout is being described as just the beginning, with some big moves still to come.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers wasting time and money by underutilizing tech
FINTECH AUG 06, 2015
Advisers wasting time and money by underutilizing tech

Wealth management professionals who don't take full advantage of their firm's software programs are at a competitive disadvantage.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
CFP Board hires new general counsel to oversee ethics, designation enforcement

Leo G. Rydzewski has been lead counsel in compensation-description litigation for the board, and in part replaces Michael Shaw, who left Dec. 12.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 05, 2015
LPL and $775 million adviser part ways amid investigation

The broker-dealer and its top adviser in Louisiana cut ties after the adviser received a Wells notice announcing a Finra investigation. Adviser says the separation is unrelated.

By Mason Braswell