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WIREHOUSES MAY 15, 2018
California rep files class action suit against Morgan Stanley

Former broker in San Francisco claims firm did not reimburse reps for expenses.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Philips North America reaches $17 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit

Excessive fees, as well as the retention of a low-yielding money market fund, were at the heart of the lawsuit.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAY 15, 2018
ETF flows show tech is back in vogue

The PowerShares QQQ Trust Series ETF took in more than $2 billion last week

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Almost half of near-retirees fail basic Social Security quiz

More than half of those surveyed have not yet created an online Social Security account

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2018
Advisers and clients agree: Life's better in the wealth management ecosystem

The objective is developing superior client solutions while creating an environment worthy of advisers' and associates' best efforts.

By Steve Gresham
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Wells Fargo struggles to attract 401(k) business in wake of banking scandals

Advisers say clients are wary of selecting Wells Fargo for record-keeping and investment-management services due to reputational risk.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 15, 2018
Finra sheds more light on how it determines fine amounts

A footnote in regulator's settlement letter to Fifth Third outlines factors affecting the size of the fine.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 14, 2018
A millennial's perspective: The frustrating misconception advisers have about building a Next Gen value proposition

Determine how your offering can flex along with your clients' needs, no matter their stage in life or circumstance.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2018
LPL closing Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform

Some LPL advisers feel the firm is offering less support to retirement plan specialist advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
FIXED INCOME MAY 14, 2018
Bond mark-up transparency rule could help investors, cause more work for brokers

New regulation requiring brokers to disclose their markup or markdown on corporate and municipal bonds goes into effect today.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers embrace virtual offices

More advisers are coming to the realization that they no longer need regular face-to-face office meetings with clients and can work remotely from wherever they want.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers must manage retirees' aversion to risk with behavioral finance skills

Advisers should be ready to prepare older clients for an altered game plan.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends at age 64

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2018
SEC's Hester Peirce blasts agency for pursuing small infractions

Commissioner says agency's past 'broken windows' philosophy put undue pressure to keep pushing up the number of enforcement actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Insurers becoming more stringent with long-term-care policies

This is both good and bad news for advisers — clients may be declined coverage more often, but those with policies may see fewer rate hikes.

By Greg Iacurci
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction

The tax reform law's two significant changes to the way taxpayers deduct interest on loans related to their home both contain exceptions

By Tim Steffen
OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
Meet the firm powering digital innovation at Vanguard and Betterment — Amazon

Amazon Web Services makes the case for firms to move their business to the cloud

By Ryan W. Neal