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Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules

Here are a few scenarios that can help you guide your clients' decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
Brokers concerned that senior abuse concerns could lead to costly regulation

They agree with intent of possible legislation, but worry about compliance costs.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting

Bill Morrissey will return to solely focusing on recruiting and branch development, while Andy Kalbaugh will be in charge of relationship management and business consulting for LPL's reps and advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
W.P. Carey exploring a breakup

The company is actively exploring breaking into a U.S. net-lease REIT, an international net-lease unit and an asset management company that creates nontraded REITS and other alts.

By Bruce Kelly
Advizr offers advisers' clients access to interactive financial planning
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
Advizr offers advisers' clients access to interactive financial planning

Genpact has partnered with Advizr, a financial planning software provider, to expand its reach with clients who want more interactive options to build a financial plan.

By Alessandra Malito
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 10, 2016
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion

Organizations opposed to the fiduciary rule invested more in Capitol Hill outreach efforts last year, trying to convince Congress to stop the measure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death

A bill that was introduced in 11 states this month may provide guidance and structure for accessing online accounts upon an individual's death.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
David Bowie's estate should serve as a lesson for everyone

Follow the late singer's lead and don't wait to plan for your loved ones until it is too late.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
Why having a trust plan is essential for all investors

Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.

By Tom Mingone
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2016
SEC to boost Finra oversight as self-regulator takes bigger role in broker exams

Agency to lean more heavily on Finra as SEC shifts some of its own resources toward registered investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2016
Americans have a hard time shaking their credit card addictions

Consumers owed a total of $936 billion in credit-card and other revolving debt in December — a $103 billion increase from April 2011.

By Bloomberg
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition
FINTECH FEB 09, 2016
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition

TD Ameritrade Institutional, the adviser arm of the custodian, says working with 16 robo-advisory platforms allows advisers to pick their preference.

By Alessandra Malito
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool

Other advisers can take a page from the the firm's action plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New bill would provide universal retirement coverage for U.S. workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
New bill would provide universal retirement coverage for U.S. workers

Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) would establish a universal savings account for all working Americans regardless of the size of their employers.

By Greg Iacurci
Are your clients using the wrong account to save for retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Are your clients using the wrong account to save for retirement?

Provocative article suggests health savings accounts may top 401(k) plans as wealth accumulation vehicle.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 08, 2016
Lessons in leadership for advisers from 'Game of Thrones'

The industry's proverbial war will be won by advisers who understand the power of technology.

By Joe Duran
Owner of Westminster's winning dog to see big return on investment
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2016
Owner of Westminster's winning dog to see big return on investment

Puppies of the three-year-old male will bring in thousands of dollars each, and endorsements could bring in even more. But getting the poised sporting dog to the winning circle wasn't cheap.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 07, 2016
SEC takes steps to avoid Madoff sequel

The regulator must find a way to increase the productivity of its examiners

By MFXFeeder