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Falling fund fees are forcing advisers to check under the hood
ETFS JUN 10, 2020
Falling fund fees are forcing advisers to check under the hood

The trend toward lower fees saved investors nearly $6 billion last year, according to data from Morningstar

By Jeff Benjamin
The online evolution of retirement plan practices
OPINION JUN 10, 2020
The online evolution of retirement plan practices

There are opportunities in the defined-contribution world in the wake of the pandemic

By Fred Barstein
Merrill Lynch bets on its next generation of advisers
OPINION JUN 10, 2020
Merrill Lynch bets on its next generation of advisers

The wirehouse is creating a new avenue for its 'client associates' to become full-fledged financial advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Few use CARES Act to tap retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2020
Few use CARES Act to tap retirement savings

Even though plan sponsors are offering easy access to retirement accounts, few workers have taken advantage of that

By Mary Beth Franklin
Captrust acquires $1.6 billion Indiana firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 10, 2020
Captrust acquires $1.6 billion Indiana firm

This marks the third deal of 2020 for the $390 billion aggregator

By Jeff Benjamin
Rising rates may lead to Fed yield-curve control, Gundlach says
FIXED INCOME JUN 10, 2020
Rising rates may lead to Fed yield-curve control, Gundlach says

DoubleLine executive's comments come as the spread between 5- and 30-year Treasury yields hits its steepest level since 2016

By Bloomberg
Why living-room lobbying may be here to stay
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 10, 2020
Why living-room lobbying may be here to stay

The pandemic has pushed trade associations to virtual meetings to make their case with lawmakers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Banks cite gains against fintechs
FINTECH JUN 10, 2020
Banks cite gains against fintechs

Pandemic is encouraging consumers to do business with larger companies, says Morgan Stanley's CEO

By Bloomberg
More companies may cut 401(k) matches
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2020
More companies may cut 401(k) matches

As of late April, 12% of companies surveyed had suspended their matching contributions and another 23% said they might halt them

By Bloomberg
RIAs may be heading for a 'succession planning crisis'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2020
RIAs may be heading for a 'succession planning crisis'

Advisers are not planning for a transition in leadership despite a lack of confidence in the next generation, according to new research

By Nicole Casperson
Morgan Stanley's Gorman 'thrilled' with ETrade purchase
FINTECH JUN 09, 2020
Morgan Stanley's Gorman 'thrilled' with ETrade purchase

The CEO is particularly pleased with ETrade's technology and brand

By Bruce Kelly
Advisers misjudge client interest in annuities: Survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2020
Advisers misjudge client interest in annuities: Survey

Consumers are interested in guaranteed income products, but not when they're called annuities

By Emile Hallez
Her Voice Matters: Inspiring change with shareholder advocacy
OPINION JUN 09, 2020
Her Voice Matters: Inspiring change with shareholder advocacy

Advisers can help clients push companies to deliver on ESG criteria

By Kristin Hull
How to profitably serve mass affluent clients
OPINION JUN 09, 2020
How to profitably serve mass affluent clients

It takes efficient systems, technology and people to make this approach work

By Scott Hanson
6 ways to build client relationships during crises
OPINION JUN 09, 2020
6 ways to build client relationships during crises

Everyone feels vulnerable during the panic, so here are some ways to help your clients cope

By Amy Florian
What an RIA should think about if it's considering disclosing a PPP loan
OPINION JUN 08, 2020
What an RIA should think about if it's considering disclosing a PPP loan

Examining the Securities and Exchange Commission's response to a question on this topic can provide some guidance

By Matt Boos
Formula for change
OPINION JUN 08, 2020
Formula for change

Most of the time what’s holding you back from making a change is fear of some far-fetched negative outcome or, worse still, the dreaded unknown

By Stephanie Bogan
Pru is one contender for MassMutual's retirement business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2020
Pru is one contender for MassMutual's retirement business

There's considerable overlap in the types of defined-contribution plans the two companies serve, particularly in the Taft-Hartley, government and nonprofit areas

By Emile Hallez
Merrill Lynch rolls out tech-driven adviser workstation
FINTECH JUN 08, 2020
Merrill Lynch rolls out tech-driven adviser workstation

With the tool, advisers can personalize the work experience from connecting with clients to customizing data figures

By Nicole Casperson
SEC bars adviser charged with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2020
SEC bars adviser charged with fraud

Tamara Steele and her Indianapolis-based firm, Steele Financial, agreed to disgorgement of $845,760 and a $75,000 civil penalty

By InvestmentNews