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RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 20, 2018
The rich are betting they can buy their way to a longer life

The successor to income inequality is longevity inequality.

By Bloomberg
RIAS APR 20, 2018
Ed Butowsky charges Schwab with political bias in $100 million lawsuit

Adviser claims he was kicked off custodian's platform because of his political views.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES APR 19, 2018
Cadaret Grant acquired by private-equity-backed Atria

75-year-old owner Arthur Grant positions the IBD for the 'next 33 years.'

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC advice rule: Here's what you need to know
RIAS APR 19, 2018
SEC advice rule: Here's what you need to know

We sifted through the nearly 1,000-page proposal and picked out some of the most important points.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS APR 19, 2018
First quarter was a seller's market for RIAs

Broker protocol factored into increased breakaway broker movement.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2018
Principal sued for stacking its TDFs with proprietary funds

The firm allegedly used high-cost, underperforming index funds in its hybrid target-date funds.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2018
What a court decision teaches 401(k) advisers about choosing stable-value funds

Selecting a very conservative benchmark is generally permissible under retirement law.

By Marcia S. Wagner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 19, 2018
SEC advice rule raises bar for brokers by putting 'best interest' on table

Required policies, procedures give the regulator a way to gauge brokers' follow through on mitigating conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 19, 2018
Brokers accept proposed SEC rule on who can call themselves an adviser

Some say the rule will clear up investor confusion, but others say the SEC didn't go far enough.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley's wealth management unit sees record profits

Firm does more with fewer advisers during the first quarter.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule: Industry groups brace for debate

Trade groups are champing at the bit to have their say in response to the SEC hearing.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2018
One adviser's journey to becoming a citizen advocate

FSI member Bradley Brown spent years lobbying the Ohio legislature for reforms in the state's rules on UTMA accounts.

By Dale Brown
RIAS APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule hearing updates

Commission says a lot of work ahead, public will have 90 days to comment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2018
SEC advice rule seeks to tighten reins on brokers

The proposed rule puts new restrictions on brokers, but it is still unclear how strongly the SEC is clamping down.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 18, 2018
Thomas James recognized for his impact on financial planning

The chairman emeritus of Raymond James said his best innovations were born out of necessity.

By Ryan W. Neal
OPINION APR 17, 2018
Using smart beta in an outcomes-oriented portfolio

Before incorporating strategic beta products in a client's portfolio, advisers must understand the challenges at hand and the desired outcome

By Mannik S. Dhillon
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 17, 2018
SEC advice proposal unveiling: Here's what to expect

Chairman Jay Clayton will initiate momentous action Wednesday, as the commission meets to debate a rule on broker and adviser standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 17, 2018
401(k) lawsuits being brought more aggressively against retirement plan advisers

Chances of getting sued are more common now than five years ago, says one lawyer.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2018
Plan advisers, consultants question value of managed accounts

Respondents to PIMCO survey say target-date funds offer better value.

By Robert Steyer
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 16, 2018
Finra bars no-show broker in New Jersey

Broker attended partial day of hearing, then declined to show up for the rest.

By InvestmentNews