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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2015
Former House chairman, top Finra lobbyist, Michael Oxley, dies

Mr. Oxley was chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in the 2000s and promoted a self-regulatory organization for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES OCT 30, 2015
Jobs report has the bond market on edge

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The specific things to watch for in today's jobs report that could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2015
What Kaley Cuoco's divorce proceedings can teach you about prenups

Couples need to be aware that prenuptial agreements are not always iron-clad.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
Social Security strategies grandfathered for existing claimants
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2015
Social Security strategies grandfathered for existing claimants

File and suspend available for six more months.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement savings crisis grows as more workers lack 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2015
Retirement savings crisis grows as more workers lack 401(k)s

Even those with plans save the maximum and few set aside money in IRAs or Roth IRAs.

By Bloomberg
Schwab, Morningstar partner on 401(k) managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2015
Schwab, Morningstar partner on 401(k) managed accounts

Schwab Retirement Plan Services is trying to get advisers more involved in 401(k) managed accounts through a new service for customized fund selection and portfolio construction for participants.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2015
'Dissident' candidate defeats Finra's hand-picked nominee for board seat

Brian Kovack wants to make the organization more effective without antagonizing firms that are doing the right thing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2015
SEC indicates timing, substance of 'accredited investor' reform

Chairwoman White testifies before Congress about next steps and factors to gauge investor sophistication.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Time to rethink retirement plans amid Social Security changes
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2015
Time to rethink retirement plans amid Social Security changes

Retirees will need to account for income shortfalls now that two popular Social Security claiming strategies are coming to an end.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2015
Warning: You might get dumped by your pension plan

More companies may want to get rid of liabilities by offering participants a chance to take their pensions all at once if budget deal goes through.

By Bloomberg
Budget deal would nix popular Social Security claiming strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2015
Budget deal would nix popular Social Security claiming strategies

Loss of file and suspend and some spousal benefits could catch near-retirees off guard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tips for how advisers can stay on top of social media
FINTECH OCT 29, 2015
Tips for how advisers can stay on top of social media

Social media has transformed the way we do business, and the way clients and prospects find and engage with their advisers.

By lkonish
The 6 smart questions you should ask recruiters before switching broker-dealers
OPINION OCT 29, 2015
The 6 smart questions you should ask recruiters before switching broker-dealers

It's a familiar scenario. After months (and in some cases years) of contemplation, research and discussions, an adviser has finally decided to switch firms. The adviser is ready to engage with the prospective firms and their recruiters. Now what?

By Tom Daley
Cruz and Rubio come out on top after third Republican debate
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 28, 2015
Cruz and Rubio come out on top after third Republican debate

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Another debate full of heated clashes &amp;mdash; including with the moderators &amp;mdash; but the candidates who rose to the top were not the usual suspects.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2015
Budget deal could take $50,000 bite out of Americans' lifetime benefit

A new deal reached by President Barack Obama and congressional leaders would end strategies that retirees are using to get more money out of the Social Security system.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2015
Why working your way through college doesn't really pay

A new study from Georgetown University found that working past 15 to 20 hours per week &quot;can harm academic performance.&quot;

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2015
'Til retirement do us part? Spouses disagree on spending golden years together

While 60% of men cite spending more time with their wives as one of the strongest motivations to retire, just 43% of women say the same.

By Bloomberg
Game almost over for Social Security claiming strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2015
Game almost over for Social Security claiming strategies

Congressional budget deal provision could affect current and future retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Client losses total $44 million in 'Madoff of Main Street' case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 28, 2015
Client losses total $44 million in 'Madoff of Main Street' case

Jacob Cooper, founder of San Diego-based RIA Total Wealth Management, built his business to over $100 million in assets and more than 600 clients. Last week, a court-appointed receiver in a case brought by the SEC determined that more than $44 million of those assets are likely lost.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION OCT 28, 2015
Redefining an accredited investor

By Blaine F. Aikin