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Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2019
Baseball, taxes and retirement destinations

New tax rules could affect retirees' relocation decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2019
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt

Enhancement of savings vehicles a priority in Washington, but some states aren't on board.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers can — and must — help improve financial literacy in America
OPINION MAR 09, 2019
Advisers can — and must — help improve financial literacy in America

The lack of education is a problem, and there's a lot you can do to fix that.

By crain-api
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2019
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown

The regulator is on the warpath against unsuitable share class recommendations. How will the industry respond?

By Ryan W. Neal
Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim
RIAS MAR 08, 2019
Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim

The adviser claims Charles Schwab defamed him and poached his clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Former adviser sentenced to two years for lying to clients, SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2019
Former adviser sentenced to two years for lying to clients, SEC

Richard Cody of Jacksonville, Fla., also must pay fine of $30,000.

By InvestmentNews
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2019
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged

They claim current rules requiring those 70½ to start withdrawing funds from retirement accounts are outdated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2019
SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere

Republicans don't want to tinker with tax reform, and Democrats don't want to be seen giving the wealthy a break.

By Bloomberg
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article
OPINION MAR 08, 2019
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article

Data breaches have become so common that financial advisers cannot afford to remain uninformed

By Sid Yenamandra
Pairing 401(k) and student loan benefits gains more traction
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2019
Pairing 401(k) and student loan benefits gains more traction

Travelers is implementing a program next year, which follows a similar move by Abbott Laboratories.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch cross-selling hits the market
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2019
Merrill Lynch cross-selling hits the market

The firm is luring clients by reducing interest rates on mortgages by as much as half a percent.

By Bruce Kelly
Arizona credit union's $638 million retail unit switches to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2019
Arizona credit union's $638 million retail unit switches to Raymond James

Desert Financial Wealth Management had been with LPL for 18 years.

By InvestmentNews
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal
RIAS MAR 07, 2019
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal

NASAA President Michael Pieciak: Draft regulations should curb abusive practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer Advisors acquires $240 million Confluence Financial Advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2019
Mercer Advisors acquires $240 million Confluence Financial Advisors

Boulder, Colo.-based firm raises Mercer's AUM to more than $15 billion.

By InvestmentNews
The 401(k) 'stretch' match may work in reverse
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2019
The 401(k) 'stretch' match may work in reverse

Vanguard found that a strategy used to increase employee retirement savings actually resulted in reduced participation and savings rates.

By Greg Iacurci
GE expects $1.7 billion in rate increases for long-term care policies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2019
GE expects $1.7 billion in rate increases for long-term care policies

The announcement comes a year after GE said it would need to inject roughly $15 billion to shore up its long-term care reserves.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS escalates its pursuit of rich Americans with staff promotions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2019
UBS escalates its pursuit of rich Americans with staff promotions

Bank names 96 managing directors in Americas, including 60 financial advisers, as it targets more billionaire clients.

By Bloomberg
10 things to know about TDFs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2019
10 things to know about TDFs

Teaser, 120-160 characters: If you're investing in a TDF, remember to choose your target date carefully.

By Jonathan Russell
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2019
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest

Lawmakers will seek more information in subcommittee hearing next week.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
U.S. agencies revisiting restrictions on bonus payments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2019
U.S. agencies revisiting restrictions on bonus payments

Pay limits were among the most sweeping constraints to come out of Dodd-Frank.

By Bloomberg