Senators seek clarification on 2-year-old rule that gave surviving spouses certain rights.
The approach leverages relationships with property and casualty insurance brokers.
Battle intensifies as DOL seeks to push off implementation until July 2019.
Ex-AXA broker was fired by firm for misrepresentations in VA sales.
The Apple visionary would get customers to buy the latest product, simplify share classes and create a seamless retirement-plan ecosystem.
Welcome to the August issue – where we look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends.
Incorporating health-care costs into retirement plans can boost an adviser's value.
Firms are cutting the estimates of what they'll have to pay retirees, and in some cases, it adds up to billions.
Advisory firms given more details on how examiners want systems protected from hackers.
As the comment-letter deadline for the Labor Department's fiduciary rule hits, industry organizations warn of orphaned accounts.
Edward Jones fired James V. Marino for allegedly taking $25,000 from client.
Combined provider of planning and risk-tolerance tools renamed PlanPlus Global.
From workflow efficiencies to robo-advice and artificial intelligence, the big four are developing technology to entice advisers.
Jay Clayton, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has a window of opportunity to work with the Department of Labor to establish a consistent best-interest standard of conduct that spans retirement and non-retirement accounts.
The firm touts added benefits of the arrangement, but some smaller-balance account holders will wind up paying more.
It's up to financial advisers to keep clients safe from financial fraud or exploitation at the hands of a loved one who is trapped in the clutches of addiction.
