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SEC loses another case over the use of in-house judges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 17, 2016
SEC loses another case over the use of in-house judges

Federal judge, who issued similar ruling in August, says agency could solve the problem easily.

By Hazel Bradford
RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2016
4 adviser recruiting predictions for the year ahead

What the state of adviser recruiting might look like in 2016, from the wirehouses to the independent space

By DSARCH
OPINION FEB 14, 2016
Doing the math on RIA exams

Promising developments in the push to boost the number of advisers examined by the SEC each year

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH FEB 14, 2016
Embrace the robo-adviser disruption

Advisers that embrace this disruption and offer a wider range of services will thrive and prosper in the digital age.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
Financial planning tips for blended families

More than 40 million Americans are in a second or third marriage. Here's how to make sure you plan properly for your step family.

By Thomas Mingone
Sen. Warren, Rep. Cummings accuse financial industry of crying wolf on DOL fiduciary
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
Sen. Warren, Rep. Cummings accuse financial industry of crying wolf on DOL fiduciary

The Massachusetts senator and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., assert four large insurance companies are telling regulators and shareholders different tales.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 12, 2016
The coming wave of adviser technology convergence

Advice industry is in the early innings of what promises to be a new period of major technological change.

By Douglas Winter
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
65 and broke: Student loan debt isn't just a young person's problem

The amount of education debt held by people 65 and older ballooned to $18.2 billion in 2013, from $2.8 billion in 2005.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
World's best REIT hands Fortress 700% gain on Japan bets after tsunami

Fortress says infrastructure in Japan among bright spots of Abenomics

By Bloomberg
Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart

Michael Kitces explains how the president's fiscal 2017 budget affects retirement, estate and other tax law.

By Ellie Zhu
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
How competent is your tax preparer?

The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that half of all self-prepared individual tax returns contain at least one error, compared to 60% of returns completed by a paid preparer.

By Bloomberg
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules

Here are a few scenarios that can help you guide your clients' decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
Brokers concerned that senior abuse concerns could lead to costly regulation

They agree with intent of possible legislation, but worry about compliance costs.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting

Bill Morrissey will return to solely focusing on recruiting and branch development, while Andy Kalbaugh will be in charge of relationship management and business consulting for LPL's reps and advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
W.P. Carey exploring a breakup

The company is actively exploring breaking into a U.S. net-lease REIT, an international net-lease unit and an asset management company that creates nontraded REITS and other alts.

By Bruce Kelly
Advizr offers advisers' clients access to interactive financial planning
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
Advizr offers advisers' clients access to interactive financial planning

Genpact has partnered with Advizr, a financial planning software provider, to expand its reach with clients who want more interactive options to build a financial plan.

By Alessandra Malito
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2016
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion

Organizations opposed to the fiduciary rule invested more in Capitol Hill outreach efforts last year, trying to convince Congress to stop the measure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death

A bill that was introduced in 11 states this month may provide guidance and structure for accessing online accounts upon an individual's death.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
David Bowie's estate should serve as a lesson for everyone

Follow the late singer's lead and don't wait to plan for your loved ones until it is too late.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
Why having a trust plan is essential for all investors

Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.

By Tom Mingone