Derek Bruton didn't waste any time putting his imprint on Lucia Capital Group, striking a deal for the managed equity and fixed-income accounts of West Coast Asset Management, a registered investment advisory firm with $170 million in assets.
Plaintiffs claim Xerox took kickbacks from Financial Engines for including the managed-account provider on its record-keeping platform, breaching its fiduciary duty.
The president-elect barely mentioned the retirement crisis during his campaign, but will wield enormous power over many related issues once in office.
Many brokers and other financial firms have already changed compensation and other policies to align with the regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus" target="_blank">The DOL rule, from all angles.</a>)</i></b>
About 70% of Medicare beneficiaries are protected by a “hold harmless” provision.
From regulation to tax and entitlement reform, these are the central decisions that will affect financial planners and clients in the years to come.
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Clients may choose fee-based or self-directed retirement accounts.
Gerald Cocuzzo faces up to 20 years in connection with the $131 million market manipulation scheme of ForceField Energy Inc.
Veteran managers from Ariel, Gabelli, Monetta and Pioneer share their lessons.
What's useful for clients in terms of planning is also good for business development.
The new president cannot simply rip up the regulation, which became effective in June. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161110/BLOG12/161119996/leveraging-portfolios-to-take-advantage-of-donald-trumps-policies" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Biotech, healthcare, banks and energy may benefit from Trump's policies</a>)</i></b>
"Macroeconomic trends" led Hancock to ditch new policy sales, in the latest example of an LTC market beleaguered by negative consumer perception and low interest rates.
Telling advisers to never assume enough is enough when it comes to research.
Republican power balance puts DOL rule into question
Firms' compliance manuals and contracts will be scrutinized to ensure employee protection.
Chris and Brian Cooke partner with the 108-year-old firm for strategic expansion.
Plus: The Obama administration fast-tracks banking regs, active managers feel pain in the bottom line, and embracing a little humility
