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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2017
Outlook for 2017: Strategists from Vanguard, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Ameriprise, BlackRock and others weigh in

Unusual number of variables in the New Year.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2017
Congressman introducing bill delaying DOL fiduciary rule

The bill would delay the fiduciary rule's implementation two years from the time the legislation is enacted.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
Titles advisers use to play a bigger role in fiduciary regulation

Even opponents of the DOL rule appear to be zeroing in on titles that cause confusion with the investing public.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2017
J.C. Penney agrees to pay $4.5 million to settle 401(k) suit

Plaintiffs had alleged company was imprudent in continuing to offer company stock as an investment option after it had declined in value.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
RIAS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule

The agency's Division of Investment Management provides guidance on how to communicate changes to sales loads that level compensation for brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard's market share keeps growing
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2017
Vanguard's market share keeps growing

Only Vanguard and Dimensional Fund Advisors saw net inflows in November.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
You can avoid your bank's overdraft fees if you know how

By shopping around, consumers can find banks that are less aggressive about collecting overdraft fees.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether you are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether your clients are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 05, 2017
The long and short of long-short funds

Make sure you know what you're getting before you take a ride.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES JAN 05, 2017
Smart-beta returns track their Morningstar categories

A few are just a bit smarter than the average.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Retirement coaching could improve post-career happiness

Conversations about work and personal fulfillment may lead clients to more successful retirements

By Liz Skinner
Ron Carson's jump from LPL a big win for Cetera
BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Ron Carson's jump from LPL a big win for Cetera

CEO Robert Moore proves he's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with LPL to recruit top advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera computer outage puts brokers out of commission
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera computer outage puts brokers out of commission

By Bruce Kelly
Cambridge, Cetera will continue to pay commissions on IRAs under DOL fiduciary rule
BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cambridge, Cetera will continue to pay commissions on IRAs under DOL fiduciary rule

Two large independent broker-dealers are latest to retain commission structure. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161030/FREE/161029902/broker-dealers-split-on-commissions-in-wake-of-dol-fiduciary-rule&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">B-Ds split on commissions in wake of DOL rule</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts
BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2017
Cetera broker-dealer hit with $1.1 million in fines and restitution over sales of unit investment trusts

Investors Capital is in the process of closing down and moving its advisers to another Cetera firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 04, 2017
Younger investors most willing to pay for financial advice: Cerulli

While more investors overall are willing to pay for financial advice today, 79% of those aged 30 to 39 are interested in paying for financial help, according to a recent study.

By Liz Skinner