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CFP Board: Judge's ruling validates our rights to protect the public
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 11, 2015
CFP Board: Judge's ruling validates our rights to protect the public

Chairman Richard P. Rojeck explains the Board's disciplinary process and questions why a judge who is not a CFP would be better able to interpret its rules and evaluate the evidence.

By Richard P. Rojeck
Cyber criminals getting more aggressive and devious
FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
Cyber criminals getting more aggressive and devious

No matter how well you know your clients, don't shortcut security procedures.

By Sheryl Rowling
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2015
SEC works on rule requiring practice transition plans

The regulator wants advisers to develop continuity plans to avoid major disruptions to clients and markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Retirement tradeoff: Delaying Social Security may increase Medicare costs

There is reason to worry about impact of file-and-suspend strategy on 2016 health-care premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
While DOL hearings stay civil, Twitter gets rowdy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2015
While DOL hearings stay civil, Twitter gets rowdy

Tweets from around the industry tell the tale of the battle for and against a fiduciary standard for brokers.

By CNELSON
Facebook stock-fraud venture lands fund manager in hot water
EQUITIES AUG 10, 2015
Facebook stock-fraud venture lands fund manager in hot water

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Tampa-based fund manager to plead guilty to investment fraud in relation to $9M worth of Facebook stock he purchased then sold and was caught short when the stock price rebounded.

By Jeff Benjamin
Envestnet deal puts personal financial data aggregation center stage
FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Envestnet deal puts personal financial data aggregation center stage

With the firm's latest acquisition of Yodlee, advisers are reminded to take advantage of big data in clients' accounts.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Look how much your peers are saving for retirement

How much progress have you made? 401(k) plans put on the pressure.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 10, 2015
State Farm hit with excessive fees suit over target date funds

Plaintiffs accuse firm of receiving almost half of the management fees while a sub-adviser did most of the work.

By Mason Braswell
Social Security makes the Republican presidential debate
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Social Security makes the Republican presidential debate

Christie promotes reform plan while Huckabee defends the program.

By Hazel Bradford
Smartphone security should be the No. 1 priority for advisers accessing client data on the go
FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Smartphone security should be the No. 1 priority for advisers accessing client data on the go

Hacking isn't just on desktops &amp;mdash; mobile devices are the new battleground.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Why advisers should set up an in-house video studio

Fidelity finds video is a useful vehicle for timely, targeted messages to emerging investors.

By Liz Skinner
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal

Rep. Ann Wagner and three colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee are seeking additional signatories on letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 09, 2015
American Funds making inroads with fee-based advisers

In its sales turnaround, third largest U.S. fund company relies on retention of existing advisers and lower-cost share classes.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION AUG 09, 2015
Stock buybacks: Who benefits?

Advisers should thoroughly vet every share repurchase offer in light of each client's unique situation

By MFXFeeder
The Fed's rate-hike plan now sees an obstacle in the form of China
EQUITIES AUG 08, 2015
The Fed's rate-hike plan now sees an obstacle in the form of China

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: China could stand in the way, as their market struggles create a risk of tightening into a slowing global economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Amazon's less-than-generous 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Amazon's less-than-generous 401(k) plan

The online retail giant's retirement program includes company matches made entirely in Amazon stock.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Neil Young joins Hawaii homesellers listing big estates

The legendary singer-songwriter is selling his $24.5 million Waialea Bay property with a five-bedroom beach house, two guest cottages and 830 feet of ocean frontage.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2015
Kick your kids out of the house without feeling guilty

Jobs and wages are rebounding &amp;mdash; time to get those millennials out on their own.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH AUG 07, 2015
Wealthbox CRM integrates instant messager Slack into adviser tech platform

Having a virtual chat room in the office boosts teamwork and productivity, proponents say.

By Alessandra Malito