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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2018
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers

Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 22, 2018
Advisers bemoan LPL's technology platform change

Those in a private LinkedIn chat room were sounding off about fears the independent broker-dealer will require a move to ClientWorks before it is fully ready.

By Bruce Kelly
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2018
IRI seeks Republican support for bill to expand auto-401(k) plans

Legislation by Rep. Richard Neal would require most small businesses to establish a retirement plan and automatically enroll employees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS FEB 22, 2018
SEC charges Strong Investment Management and owner with 'cherry-picking' trades

Says Yorba Linda, Calif.-based RIA allocated profitable trades to owner, losers to clients.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2018
Speculation mounts on whether others will follow UBS' latest move to prevent brokers from leaving

UBS brokers must sign a 12-month non-solicit agreement if they want their 2017 bonuses.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2018
Merrill Lynch and rep to pay $140,000 to Vermont for unauthorized actions

Broker Lawrence Barber made unauthorized changes to client's account, state charged

By InvestmentNews
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2018
Bond dilemma requires new thinking

Innovative strategies are needed as investors face the end of the long bull cycle in fixed income.

By Karan Sood
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2018
Maryland jumps into fiduciary fray with legislation requiring brokers to act in best interests of clients

Legislation requires brokers to act in the best interests of clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION FEB 21, 2018
Fiduciary conduct is good for business

Following fiduciary best practices strengthens client relationships and makes them more enduring.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule continues to take toll on annuity sales

Uncertainty over the Labor Department rule, in addition to a potential SEC fiduciary regulation and others from the states, was a primary contributor to the industry's slide.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Hub International acquires RIA with $850 million in retirement plan assets

The aggregator has a new focus on the 401(k) market.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 21, 2018
Court orders wife of Massachusetts adviser to disgorge $518,000

Although not charged, Shawnet Thibeault had received funds from fraud: SEC.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

The increased use of annuities and reverse mortgage could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS FEB 21, 2018
Can you delegate practice management?

As firms have grown, advisers have embraced working on their businesses as a critical skill set that makes their lives better.

By Joni Youngwirth
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2018
Keep calm and carry on: DC participants appear to take market's volatility in stride

Continuing education about long-term investing likely contributed to participants' behavior, executives said.

By Robert Steyer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2018
Galvin's DOL fiduciary rule enforcement triggers industry plea for court decision

Plaintiffs warned the Fifth Circuit that Massachusetts' move against Scottrade signaled that the partially implemented regulation can raise costs for financial firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2018
UBS Survey: Only 10-15% of investors put their cash to work during market pullback

Environment in Washington, national debt and health-care costs seen as top threats to financial well-being by wealthy investors.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2018
Finra orders Hilliard, Lyons and rep to pay $445,000 in compensatory damages

Says firm and broker Christopher Duke Bennett mishandled retirement accounts.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2018
Morgan Stanley says biggest hit to U.S. stock market has yet to come

Firm says the recent slide was only an 'appetizer, not the main course.'

By Bloomberg
OPINION FEB 20, 2018
The gold medal quality advisers can no longer ignore

Olympic athletes can't afford to let momentary setbacks define their future — and neither can advisers

By Ron Carson