Advisers need to bear in mind that this cousin of traditional universal life insurance requires unique precautions.
David Randall Lockey, who had worked for SWS Financial Services, now known as Hilltop Securities Independent Network, is named in the complaint
The hire gets a thumbs up from advisers, based solely on his technology background
Having more willpower early in the season could save a few bucks.
It pays to understand any governance structures already in place to ensure they meet expectations for every type of client.
April 29 deadline applies only to file-and-suspend strategy, not spousal benefits.
Fidelity Investments has set its sights on the ultimate data dashboard for its advisers, likely using eMoney Advisor's technology and the financial planning software's relationships with custodial competitors.
There's plenty of evidence that it's not a great investment — and may even be a bad one in a recession.
Advisers won't have a choice when it comes to picking up new tech to serve smaller accounts.
House Speaker Paul Ryan has charged into the debate in the last few weeks with arguments echoing those of the financial industry.
PIABA wants Finra to create a national recovery pool funded by brokerages.
Distribution of more variable annuities in an advisory rather than commission environment could play out as a result of Labor Department regulation.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time acted to enforce new rules placed on state and local government financial advisers, alleging that a Kansas firm breached its fiduciary duty by reaping undisclosed fees from the underwriter of its client's bond offerings.
Agency brought 126 actions against more than 230 adviser or company defendants in 2015, about 15% of the total enforcement cases last year.
With the Labor Department's fiduciary rule closing in on finalization, some lawmakers still question potential costs of implementing the measure.
Mr. Thibeault pled guilty to misappropriating around $15 million from the GL Beyond Income Fund.
Some Social Security beneficiaries must wait an additional year for full payment.
