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RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
The best and worst states for growing old

Plus, find out how the median monthly cost of an assisted-living facility compares from state to state.

INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 16, 2017
Is LPL's deal sweet enough for NPH's 3,200 reps and advisers?

They will have to decide if the signing package they are being offered by LPL makes sense. A lot is hanging in the balance.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2017
401(k) DCIOs: Some are folding, holding and doubling down

It behooves plan advisers to pay attention to their asset-management partners, because advisers rely on them for marketing and practice management support and guidance.

By Fred Barstein
RIAS AUG 16, 2017
Anticipating delay to DOL fiduciary rule, broker-dealers and RIAs change course

Brokerage firms, the group most affected by a rule delay, would likely put off big projects around adviser compensation and trimming investment products.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS AUG 15, 2017
Energy funds adviser settles with SEC over fees

Agency says manager overcharged funds $1.5 million

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2017
Best-interest contract could be casualty of DOL fiduciary rule delay

Length of time for measure's review gives SEC, other regulators greater chance to get involved in setting advice standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2017
LPL Financial buys NPH, a broker-dealer network with 3,200 advisers

The deal, part of which is based on the advisers and revenue that eventually will move from NPH, could potentially cost LPL $448 million.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 15, 2017
How to select the right TDF for a 401(k) plan

A fiduciary process involves a full understanding of what should be done, rather than what can be done.

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 15, 2017
Massachusetts securities chief William Galvin launches investigation of broker 'kickbacks'

Says states need to take the lead in securities investigations as Trump moves to cut back financial regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2017
Finra expels Hallmark Investments and bars CEO for fraud

Head of New York-based firm led scheme to sell shares at inflated prices, says regulator.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 14, 2017
FSC Securities to pay $592,000 for failure to supervise leveraged ETFs

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. and FSC Securities last Thursday announced that the firm will pay a $100,000 fine and $492,000 to clients.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2017
Compass Financial Resources moves affiliation to Securities America

Kansas-based firm managing $340 million had been affiliated with National Planning Corp.

By InvestmentNews
TAX AUG 14, 2017
In poll, economists say they expect Congress to pass tax cuts by Nov. 2018

They do not believe the cuts will do much to help economy next year.

By Bloomberg
RIAS AUG 11, 2017
North Korea: How should advisers react?

Saber rattling is cause for concern, but advisers are not making wholesale moves in client portfolios.

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
U.S. companies having best earnings season in 13 years

From Dow Chemical to Morgan Stanley, corporations are cashing in on overseas demand to pump up profits.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
Former Newport, Revere rep barred for failure to testify

George Dahl appeared at Finra hearing but did not provide requested testimony.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2017
How to fund a Social Security delay

Several strategies can cover the gap to help clients claim a bigger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 11, 2017
Dividend investing in the Trump era: Dispelling three misconceptions

Why dividend-paying stocks have a place in any well-diversified portfolio.

By Derek Anguilm and Lisa Ramirez
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2017
Help your clients avoid disastrous mistakes when filling in college funding gaps

Funding a child's college education shouldn't blow up their retirement.

By Jonathan Albano
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Brokers, advisers hoping delay is time well spent

Eighteen-month postponement further clouds the future of a fiduciary rule.

By Jeff Benjamin