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Democrats offer `Medicare for All' bill to transform health care
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Democrats offer `Medicare for All' bill to transform health care

Measure would replace almost all private health insurance.

By Bloomberg
Fintech competitors seek opportunity in Envestnet Tamarac acquisition of Schwab PortfolioCenter
FINTECH FEB 27, 2019
Fintech competitors seek opportunity in Envestnet Tamarac acquisition of Schwab PortfolioCenter

Orion and Morningstar launch efforts to lure 3,000 advisers on the aging portfolio accounting software.

By Ryan W. Neal
Are the economics of active management becoming unsustainable?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Are the economics of active management becoming unsustainable?

Fidelity called the viability of a major fund platform into question, according to a report.

By Greg Iacurci
The 10 biggest threats for retirement plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
The 10 biggest threats for retirement plan advisers

A confluence of factors is poised to marginalize advisers providing 401(k) services over the next three years.

By Fred Barstein
Active managers change 401(k) sales divisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
Active managers change 401(k) sales divisions

Schroders, Cohen & Steers Inc. and ICMA-RC are examples of firms that have ramped up their investment teams as others have restructured or scaled back.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH FEB 26, 2019
Two IBDs look at technology differently

Commonwealth Financial Network is licensing its proprietary technology, but Cambridge Investment Research is taking a different tack.

By Ryan W. Neal
Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs

There is no annual limit on out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

By Greg Iacurci
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2019
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Fidelity allegedly pockets tens of millions of dollars a year from the undisclosed kickbacks, at the expense of its retirement clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank
WIREHOUSES FEB 25, 2019
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank

The bank's wealth management unit will use the name Merrill going forward.

By Bloomberg
All robo, no advice
OPINION FEB 25, 2019
All robo, no advice

Robo-advisers are here to stay but it's valid to criticize their limited planning options.

By Anders Jones
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2019
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say

NASAA asserts industry support of proposal proves it needs to be beefed up.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

By crain-api
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business

From crafting a budget to serving as a sounding board, financial advisers can play an important role.

By Greg Iacurci
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline

Financial advisers are a valuable resource during trying times, and are in a unique position to help clients navigate the situation while minimizing the financial damage.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra expungement: More limitations on the way
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
Finra expungement: More limitations on the way

A Finra proposal would upend the existing landscape for removing customer complaints from advisers' records

By Joel M. Everest
SEC settles fraud case with jailed former Morgan Stanley adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
SEC settles fraud case with jailed former Morgan Stanley adviser

James Polese has already paid $355,000 in restitution as a result of his criminal case.

By InvestmentNews
Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2019
Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?

Is naming beneficiaries outright or naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary better for your clients? Find out in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan could be hard to oust — here's why
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan could be hard to oust — here's why

Poaching a replacement from one of the bank's few peers would probably be costly.

By Bloomberg
UBS prepares for impact of massive $5 billion fine
EMERGING MARKETS FEB 22, 2019
UBS prepares for impact of massive $5 billion fine

CEO Sergio Ermotti says bank will prioritize protection of its dividends.

By Bloomberg