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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
How to take the Medi-scare out of retiree healthcare costs

Annual open enrollment season offers chance to defang drug expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
Xerox wins lawsuit alleging 'kickback' scheme with Financial Engines

Fidelity and Voya prevailed in similar pay-to-play cases this year against 401(k) record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
Finra's fine money whets appetites of investor advocates, experts, industry representatives

Suggestions for uses range from establishing funds for harmed investors, those whose arbitration awards go unpaid or giving it to the Treasury Department.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2017
LPL watching $100 million in NPH production move to rivals, executives say

Securities America, Cambridge and Commonwealth are winning advisers, but LPL may still retain 50% to 75% of NPH revenue

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
TIAA may be pushing unsuitable products, whistleblowers say

New York Times reports reps may have incentive to push higher-fee managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2017
The next frontier of advice

Financial advisors have an opportunity to redefine their value and their role in clients' lives through deeper conversations that lead to meaningful connections and increased client confidence. This guide can help advisors gain a better understanding of the powerful relationships and interests that influence an individual's decision-making and life goals.

By Ellie Zhu
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2017
Chasing income vs. consistent income

By Colin Moore, Global Chief Investment Officer
RIAS OCT 21, 2017
T. Rowe Price steps up its game to serve financial advisers

The Baltimore-based mutual fund giant is more aggressively targeting financial advisers with a beefed-up wholesale crew and placement on custodial platforms.

By John Waggoner
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2017
T. Rowe Price's Rob Sharps talks about investing for growth

T. Rowe's largest holdings in U.S. stocks are Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook.

By John Waggoner
RIAS OCT 20, 2017
E*Trade gains a foothold in the RIA space, but it is going up against bigger competitors

With the acquisition of Trust Company of America, the discount broker hopes to get closer to financial advisers and keep more customer assets on its platform

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2017
Clients worried about a stock market crash? Comfort them with cash

The long-lived bull market will end one day, but withdrawals just make a bear market worse.

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2017
SEC charges adviser with stealing $9 million intended for charity

John Rogicki, also his firm's chief compliance officer, is the second person at New York-based Train Babcock Advisors to face fraud-related charges.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2017
Why are investors still flocking to bonds?

Two hints: They're getting older and still feel the burn from bear-markets past.

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2017
LPL retains $570 million with super-OSJ deal

Kansas-based nVision Wealth will come under supervision of Chicago-based IHT Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2017
Another thousand Dow points higher, and investors yawn

Market milestones keep falling like dominoes, with 51 records broken so far this year.

By John Waggoner
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
Pre-retirement earnings can limit Social Security survivor benefits

Life insurance can fill the gap when a survivor's earnings jeopardize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 19, 2017
Finra rule would let investors take arb claims to court if broker goes bankrupt during proceeding

Move is designed to address unpaid arbitration claims, but critic says it doesn't go far enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
IRS raises 2018 contribution limit for qualified plans to $18,500

The phase-out ranges for IRA and Roth IRA contributions were also raised.

By InvestmentNews
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product
OPINION OCT 19, 2017
Good luck picking the "best" insurance product

Hint: There's no silver bullet for evaluating the best insurance products.

By Barry Flagg
RIAS OCT 19, 2017
E*Trade acquiring custodian Trust Company of America

Discount broker buying second-tier custodian for $275 million.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.