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Social Security rules for the twice-widowed client
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2016
Social Security rules for the twice-widowed client

Surviving spouse can choose when to collect each benefit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 22, 2016
Bills to expand accredited-investor pool, reform retirement savings, protect seniors poised to return in 2017

Bills to expand the pool of investors eligible to buy unregistered securities, make it easier to put annuities in 401(k)s and stop a Treasury Department rule changing estate valuations are likely to be revived.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2016
Why you need to have the money talk with your parents this weekend

While many parents are leery of asking their children for help with their finances, most adult children surveyed said they actually wanted to help.

By Bloomberg
Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?
EQUITIES DEC 22, 2016
Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?

The asset-side case for stocks is unambiguous, though most people think that bonds hedge human capital better than stocks.

By Sebastien Page and James Tzitzouris
WIREHOUSES DEC 21, 2016
Wells Fargo Advisors to pony up $35.5M in race discrimination, class action settlement

The group of six brokers are joined by 325 confirmed African American brokers or trainees at the firm. There could be another potential 200 class members.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial's new CEO Dan Arnold to receive big pay hike in 2017
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 21, 2016
LPL Financial's new CEO Dan Arnold to receive big pay hike in 2017

Replacing Mark Casady as chief executive, Mr. Arnold is slated to receive $5.4 million in total compensation next year, almost three times the $1.85 million he earned in 2015.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
President Obama's myRA retirement plan slow to gain traction

Unless a lot more people open accounts, the program's impact on America's retirement savings shortfall will remain a rounding error.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2016
IHT buying $700 million advisory firm as businesses seek scale

John Napolitano's U.S. Wealth Management to be acquired by IHT over five years

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
How much money would it take for you to delay your retirement?

New research finds a lump sum of $60,000 can make a big difference.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2016
Finra arbitration panel awards registered representative $417,000 for wrongful termination, defamation

Arbitrators held Southwest Securities Inc. liable for compensatory damages and recommended expungement of the termination explanation on the rep's Form U-5.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Hotel chain targeted in 401(k) fee lawsuit alleging $29 million in damages

Plaintiffs claim excessive fund fees cost participants roughly $20 million, while high record-keeping fees cost them an additional $9 million.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Calculating the impact of new Social Security rules

Continuing confusion over claiming strategies creates opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Platinum Fund co-founder Mark Nordlicht indicted in $1.7 billion fraud case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2016
Platinum Fund co-founder Mark Nordlicht indicted in $1.7 billion fraud case

Federal prosecutors say the hedge fund's industry-beating returns were based on lies.

Two traders accused of $26M stock manipulation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2016
Two traders accused of $26M stock manipulation

The pair are accused of artificially moving prices of lightly traded stocks, via 23,000 trades over a two-year period. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161011/FREE/161019981/sec-sets-record-in-enforcement-actions-against-investment-advisers" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers </a>)</i></b>

By Bloomberg
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges
RIA NEWS DEC 20, 2016
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges

Court of Appeals rules judges are unconstitutional because they were hired rather than appointed. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160710/FREE/160709954/the-secs-case-against-dawn-j-bennett" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SEC's case against Dawn J. Bennett </a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Ameriprise adviser's data breach offers cybersecurity lesson

Because employee carelessness is a leading factor in internet troubles, advisory firms should offer regular training on best practices, experts say.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS DEC 20, 2016
Private equity's future in the independent retail financial advice industry

There could be a real opportunity for the first time in years for private equity players targeting advisory firms.

By Larry Roth
FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Fidelity's eMoney to hit record revenue in 2016

Range of service levels helps fintech firm add 17,000 users since being bought by investment giant

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Automatic enrollment gaining ground in the smallest 401(k) plans

The trend of automatic enrollment adoption is trickling down to the smallest plans, while employers are also increasing their deferral rates above 3%.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH DEC 19, 2016
Use of artificial intelligence technology in financial services to grow: report

Firms are increasing productivity and personalizing the client experience with AI.

By Liz Skinner