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NFL star Freeney can proceed with fraud claim against Merrill Lynch
WIREHOUSES MAR 10, 2016
NFL star Freeney can proceed with fraud claim against Merrill Lynch

NFL star claims Merrill Lynch was complicit in a scheme that caused him to lose $20 million.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2016
What Saints owner Tom Benson's estate dispute could teach your family

The billionaire prevailed in a fight to continue to handle his own financial affairs. Find out how to protect your estate before a similar conflict erupts.

By by Danielle and Andy Mayoras
How to beat the robo-advisers
FINTECH MAR 09, 2016
How to beat the robo-advisers

Utilize technology to make interactions with clients more efficient and on-demand.

By Sheryl Rowling
Perez to lawmakers: I'll walk you through changes to DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2016
Perez to lawmakers: I'll walk you through changes to DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Secretary says its rule raising advice standards on retirement accounts is coming soon, and he will detail what was altered from the original proposal

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC nominees to be vetted next week in Senate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2016
SEC nominees to be vetted next week in Senate

Republican Hester Peirce and Democrat Lisa Fairfax would not likely shake up the status quo on the five-person panel.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Google searches for 'fiduciary duty' spike as pending DOL rule gets closer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2016
Google searches for 'fiduciary duty' spike as pending DOL rule gets closer

Brokers and advisers are not the only ones looking for more information.

By Ellie Zhu
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2016
New IRA targets socially conscious millennial savers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> There's a new low-minimum IRA targeted to young investors who want their money invested in companies dedicated to sustainability.

By Jeff Benjamin
The year of the client portal
FINTECH MAR 08, 2016
The year of the client portal

Technology companies may be falling behind if they don't offer a client portal in some way, shape or form.

By Alessandra Malito
TD Ameritrade's Nally: Rivals cast RIA marketplace as 'Wild West'
RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2016
TD Ameritrade's Nally: Rivals cast RIA marketplace as 'Wild West'

TD Ameritrade Institutional President Tom Nally is urging financial advisers to help restore the industry's reputation with investors amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the wealth management industry.

By Christine Idzelis
3 essential personality traits for becoming a billionaire
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2016
3 essential personality traits for becoming a billionaire

New research conducted over two decades across the 14 largest billionaire markets in the world found stark differences between the billionaires &#8220;of old&#8221; and today.

By John Mathews
OPINION MAR 07, 2016
Billionaire wealth is not guaranteed forever

New research conducted over two decades across the 14 largest billionaire markets in the world found stark differences between the billionaires &#8220;of old&#8221; and today.

By John Mathews
Fidelity study says half of RIAs foresee negative business impact due to DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2016
Fidelity study says half of RIAs foresee negative business impact due to DOL fiduciary rule

Registered investment advisers are already held to a fiduciary standard by the SEC, but many envision higher costs and time spent on compliance-related tasks.

By Greg Iacurci
Peyton Manning's happy retirement hinges on good planning, smart decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2016
Peyton Manning's happy retirement hinges on good planning, smart decisions

Athletes need to save during short careers to pay for long retirements.

By Liz Skinner
Peyton Manning's happy retirement hinges on good planning, smart decisions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2016
Peyton Manning's happy retirement hinges on good planning, smart decisions

Athletes need to save during short careers to pay for long retirements

By Liz Skinner
Mind those emails: Don't fall victim to a cyberattack
FINTECH MAR 07, 2016
Mind those emails: Don't fall victim to a cyberattack

For financial advisory firms, one of the biggest cybersecurity threats they face are hacked emails of clients and top managers designed to trick advisers and their staffers into transferring money or privileged data.

By Alessandra Malito
DOL official promises changes to fiduciary rule based on avalanche of comments
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2016
DOL official promises changes to fiduciary rule based on avalanche of comments

The DOL's Timothy Hauser said one possible change to the department's fiduciary rule could involve the controversial contract brokers must sign with clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2016
House votes to kill DOL fiduciary rule

But Republicans failed to garner the bipartisan support necessary in both the House and Senate to override a threatened Obama veto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why the Social Security file-and-suspend strategy isn't for everyone
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2016
Why the Social Security file-and-suspend strategy isn't for everyone

Just because you are eligible, doesn't mean this claiming strategy is right for you.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra wants to ease membership application process, while still protecting investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 04, 2016
Finra wants to ease membership application process, while still protecting investors

New report details proposed changes in rules and material it requires from broker-dealers.

By Liz Skinner
Where Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and the candidates stand on Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2016
Where Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and the candidates stand on Social Security

Next president should tackle retirement program reform.

By Mary Beth Franklin