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RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2017
Trump's first 100 days: What happened to your money

Here's how the new administration has affected your wallet, for good and bad, and what to watch in the days to come.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2017
Social Security: Later is better

New Fidelity survey shows more Americans plan to wait to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2017
This generation is most susceptible to an IRS scam

Hint: It's not who you think.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 27, 2017
Finra bars former UBS broker

Ronald Broadstone charged with misappropriating client funds

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 27, 2017
Jailed former LPL rep faces SEC fraud charges

Ex-broker now accused of violating securities laws with fictitious investments

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES APR 27, 2017
Merrill Lynch veteran moves to Raymond James

Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump tax proposal leaves advisers in the dark on estate tax repeal

Ideas floated in the past include imposing a Canadian-style capital-gains tax at death in place of a federal estate tax, but the president hasn't offered additional details.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump's first 100 days a disappointment to financial advisers

InvestmentNews survey shows that more than half disapprove of his job performance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2017
Why Social Security is becoming a better deal for the wealthy

It's not your imagination: The rich really are taking more from taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2017
Death of the 'blind squirrel' 401(k) adviser greatly exaggerated

More than 200,000 inexperienced retirement plan advisers aren't going to exit the market overnight.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Industry groups tell Acosta to make extension of DOL fiduciary rule delay his first order of business

Senate approves Trump's nominee as DOL secretary, 60-38.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
TAX APR 27, 2017
Doubling standard deduction could hurt philanthropic giving

Trump's tax plan could create a disincentive for Americans to give as much to charity, especially when adding in the estate tax repeal.

By Liz Skinner
BROKER DEALERS APR 27, 2017
Raymond James CEO Paul Reilly talks taxes and the firm's earnings

Executive says the pass-through cut to 15% would be a boon to some advisers, but the rate is too low for corporations in terms of gaining bipartisan support and being revenue-neutral.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Donald J. Trump's first 100 days

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2017
No slow down in recruiting at Raymond James as advisers prepare for DOL fiduciary rule

The firm's independent broker-dealer is playing host to a possible record number of potential recruits at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., this week.

By Bruce Kelly
Encourage financial literacy by speaking to clients' emotional priorities
OPINION APR 26, 2017
Encourage financial literacy by speaking to clients' emotional priorities

Teaching fundamental financial skills is not difficult; it simply requires a shift in perspective.

By Dale Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2017
Social Security: Later is better

New Fidelity survey shows more Americans plan to wait to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2017
What advisers should know about the Trump tax proposal

With many details yet to be ironed out, the list of goals unveiled Wednesday includes lower business and individual rates, a higher standard deduction and elimination of the net investment income tax and estate tax.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2017
Retirement savings still a potential target in tax reform negotiations

Trump's proposal doesn't touch such deferrals, but stakeholders fear Congress will attempt to use 401(k) plans to offset tax cuts.

By Greg Iacurci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 26, 2017
Finra issues complaint against broker for unsuitable variable annuity sales

Walter Marino allegedly profited from advising elderly clients to buy new contracts.

By InvestmentNews