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RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return

This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2018
Relying on trainees, Merrill Lynch boosts adviser headcount in 2017

Questions remain about long-term effectiveness of wirehouse's move away from recruiting experienced brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
TD Ameritrade finds momentum in its new model portfolio marketplace

The platform is designed for advisers who want to have a hand in portfolio construction, but are also concentrating on other areas of the financial planning process.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
New Year's resolutions for 401(k) advisers

The retirement crisis requires big and bold solutions from plan providers, advisers and sponsors.

By Fred Barstein
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Investment committee 'best practices' that help to add discipline to portfolio management

Scott Welch offers 10 tips for getting the most out of investment committees.

By Scott Welch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Tax reform creates opportunities for advisers

Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.

By Dominick L. Schirripa
IRA ALERT JAN 17, 2018
Why aren't clients using QCDs? Help them!

They're now more valuable than ever.

By Ed Slott
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Tax bill creates adviser challenges for long-term planning

Consultant recommends taking advantage of tax moves that are immediately available for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 17, 2018
Legislation would make it harder for investors to sue mutual funds over high fees

A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Merrill rep managing $115 million joins HighTower

Gayle Johnson based in Santa Fe, N.M., goes RIA.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Ameriprise team managing $197 million joins Stifel

Tom Hankins and Jay Lauzon are based in Flint, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Team managing $124 million at Raymond James moves to Ameriprise

Jose Lopez and Misael Lugo are joining the firm's employee channel in Orlando, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2018
Lightyear Capital takes 50% stake in $9 billion HPM Partners

Private equity backing could fuel acquisitions by the large RIA.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 16, 2018
Bitcoin ETF fast track derailed by SEC liquidity, safety worries

ProShares and VanEck offerings are among those withdrawn at the agency's request.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES JAN 16, 2018
Rising star at Merrill in New York lands at JP Morgan Chase

Racquel Oden to oversee branch and wealth management teams for tri-state area.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2018
BlackRock takes aim at sacred cow to bring factors to the masses

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2018
Citigroup uses tax break windfall to rain profits on investors

In contrast to Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, bank makes no mention of gains for staff or charity, but calls out cash to clients exclusively.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2018
BlackRock's Fink asks top CEOs to reveal plans for spending cash flow from tax overhaul

World's biggest companies including BlackRock are expected to benefit greatly from changes in U.S. tax plan.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2018
Delay in fiduciary rule does not take any wealth managers off the hook

RIAs and Brokers must recognize each other's strengths and weaknesses for the sake of clients.

By DSARCH