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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 13, 2018
Oops! Unintended consequences of tax-law changes

Will clients become more interested in paying commissions? Will the new tax law steer more financial advisers toward independent channels? It could.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS JAN 13, 2018
Tax reform: 7 essential strategies for financial advisers

While advisers face the difficult task of analyzing the law's impact, they will also have a significant opportunity to prove their value by implementing money-saving strategies for clients as well as their own businesses.

By Greg Iacurci
Buffett says tax law makes owning stocks more attractive
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2018
Buffett says tax law makes owning stocks more attractive

Berkshire Hathaway CEO says stocks don't look overvalued compared to interest rates, and predicts a 'bad ending' for cryptocurrencies.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2018
Bear market for bonds has arrived, Gross says

10-year Treasury rate's move above 2.5% confirms outlook for fixed income, legendary bond manager says.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2018
IRS releases new withholding tables

GOP promises workers will see increases in their paychecks starting in February.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Supreme Court to review appointment of SEC's in-house judges

The decision could affect more than 100 cases currently at the SEC, along with a dozen that are on appeal.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JAN 12, 2018
Segall Bryant & Hamill acquires Denver Investments, creating $20B wealth manager

The deal brings together two fund families and financial advisory businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Fiduciary groups urge SEC to prevent brokers from using 'adviser' title

Comment letters from the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard and the CFA Institute suggest the clarification is needed to differentiate brokers from investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax law: Everything advisers need to know about the pass-through provision
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Tax law: Everything advisers need to know about the pass-through provision

Learn about the basics of the pass-through provision as introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last 2017, the entities eligible and the tax implications

By Kairos Willian Anggadol
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2018
Energy funds rally sharply

But oil bump could be short-lived.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2018
Are your clients ready for higher volatility?

Just as there is reversion to the mean in stock returns, there is reversion to the mean for stock volatility.

By John Waggoner
FINTECH JAN 12, 2018
Apex partners with Trizic to reach more advisers

The partnership is designed to make it faster for RIAs, broker-dealers and other enterprise firms to bring a customized robo-advice solution to market.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 12, 2018
Busting DOL fiduciary rule myths of industry opponents

Claims that the regulation will harm the 'average Joe' investor by increasing costs, reducing access to advice and derailing retirement plans are bogus.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 11, 2018
SS&C buys DST for $5.4 billion in cash

Firm aims to expand wealth management presence with acquisition.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 11, 2018
Bill requiring fiduciary disclosure reintroduced in New Jersey

Measures would obligate financial advisers to tell clients they do not have to act in their best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JAN 11, 2018
Adviser moves to expect in 2018

Wirehouses' withdrawal from the broker protocol will only boost advisers' interest in the independent space

By Matt Sonnen
EQUITIES JAN 10, 2018
Gundlach says S&P 500 will post negative return in 2018

Famed DoubleLine bond manager says commodities may be one of the best investments this year.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 10, 2018
CapitalRock expands its fiduciary analyzer

Advisers want support for retirement plan rollover recommendations.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 10, 2018
New Jersey bank moves $700 million program from Invest to Cetera

Investors Bank brokerage operation has 65 licensed representatives.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION JAN 10, 2018
The financial adviser evolution is underway

Here are 4 anchors and 4 engines that will turbocharge your business in 2018

By Ron Carson