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FINTECH MAY 31, 2017
How to achieve social media success in 15 minutes or less

Many people shy away from social media because they're convinced they don't have enough time or resources to devote to it. Ninety-nine percent of the time that's wrong. Here's how to make sure you have the tools you need to get it done.

By Scott Kleinberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2017
Wells Fargo, in 'atypical' outcome, wins 401(k) lawsuit

The win could provide fodder in other legal defenses, and supports the contention that comparing fund costs to Vanguard doesn't always provide an accurate barometer.

By Greg Iacurci
As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 30, 2017
As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?

If you are a wirehouse adviser who has counted a giant recruiting package as part of your net worth, you need to recalculate.

By DSARCH
FINTECH MAY 30, 2017
What financial advisers need to consider before a website redesign

Your website must differentiate you from your competitors. What makes you special?

By David Langton
FINTECH MAY 30, 2017
Vanguard to seize wealth management industry with its digital platform

Vanguard Personal Advisor Services has quietly amassed over $65 billion in assets under management in two short years.

By Joe Duran
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2017
Retirement fees could rise 200% post-DOL, Chamber of Commerce warns

Report predicts 7 million holders of retirement accounts could lose investment advice.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2017
SEC fines RIA $230,000 over conflicts

Agency says firm and its CEO failed to disclose fees.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2017
Managing income level risks for retired clients

By monitoring where your clients fall on the scale of incremental income level risks, you can help them reduce their taxes by carefully choosing the sources used to meet their cash-flow needs.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2017
The appeal and pitfalls of holding unconventional assets in retirement accounts

While non-traditional asset classes held in individual retirement accounts may have return and portfolio diversification benefits, there are "unique complexities" that limit their value for most investors.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2017
DOL Fiduciary Rule: Acosta makes it clear that revisions are coming

Though his decision not to delay the June 9 applicability date of the rule might seem like a blow to opponents, Mr. Acosta made it evident that revising the measure is the endgame.

By crain-api
OPINION MAY 27, 2017
Erin Botsford: Building a financial services business that grows itself

You have to identify your target market, locate potential customers in your target market, find ways to attract or get in front of them.

By Erin Botsford
WIREHOUSES MAY 26, 2017
Wells Fargo's move to boost signing bonuses could give it a lift

Wirehouse is seen as trying to shore up adviser ranks that took a hit after banking scandal

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES MAY 26, 2017
New Jersey fines David Lerner Associates for nontraded REIT sales

Firm will pay $650,000 for suitability, compliance and books and records violations.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2017
Report predicts $400 trillion retirement savings gap by 2050

Shortfall driven by longer life spans and disappointing investment returns.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAY 26, 2017
Brokerage firms hunt for fintech in early-stage development

Edward Jones and Wells Fargo invest in tech start-ups to find technology before competitors.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 25, 2017
Robo-adviser takes a stake in Plancorp

Traditional advisory firm to become the human element of hybrid-robo offering.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 25, 2017
Managed accounts a solution for many investors

Investors want help with investments, but sometimes they look beyond financial advisers.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 25, 2017
SEC in-house judges challenged in DC appeals court that upheld them

The rehearing was granted after the initial decision was appealed by former investment adviser Raymond Lucia, who was banned from the industry for life.

By Hazel Bradford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 25, 2017
Trump is gutting rules that Corporate America hates

With executive orders, bureaucratic actions and unprecedented use of an obscure statute, the administration has killed or postponed dozens of regulations.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule pushes indexed annuity carriers to develop new products

Insurers are introducing fixed-rate deferred annuities with income guarantees to circumvent BICE.

By Greg Iacurci