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EQUITIES AUG 02, 2016
When it comes to asset management, look for experience

Plus: Breaking the active management habit, the active-passive research conundrum, and recalculating retirement savings calculators

By Jeff Benjamin
Brokerage groups' higher spending on lobbying doesn't kill DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2016
Brokerage groups' higher spending on lobbying doesn't kill DOL fiduciary rule

Despite heavily outspending investment adviser groups on lobbying lawmakers in the second quarter, industry trade associations didn't succeed in a key goal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers
FINTECH AUG 02, 2016
Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers

Robos can enlarge the advisory business as a whole, expanding the pools of both providers and users of advice.

By Thomas Hoops
Dawn J. Bennett barred from industry; ordered to pay $4 million in fines, disgorgement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2016
Dawn J. Bennett barred from industry; ordered to pay $4 million in fines, disgorgement

SEC ruling includes a civil penalty of $600,000 for Ms. Bennett and $2.9 million for Bennett Group.

By Jeff Benjamin
Top adviser questions on DOL fiduciary rule answered
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 01, 2016
Top adviser questions on DOL fiduciary rule answered

Here are the main points of confusion among Fidelity's many adviser clients, and some insights that might help guide their strategy.

By Tom Corra
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2016
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds

Once-plain-vanilla funds due for a serious makeover, meaning now is the time to carefully assess cash options.

By Blaine F. Aikin
FINTECH AUG 01, 2016
How financial advisory firms can practice emergency preparedness

Advisers should test their emergency plans periodically to make sure they are in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
New privacy protections make it more complicated to check Social Security online

Online users now require cell phone for text message verification.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL fiduciary rule's 'grandfathering' exemption may be lost by changing firms
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule's 'grandfathering' exemption may be lost by changing firms

Regulatory experts say there's a strong likelihood advisers would lose the grandfathering exemption granted under the fiduciary measure simply by switching firms.

By Greg Iacurci
Solving the mystery of unexpectedly reduced Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
Solving the mystery of unexpectedly reduced Social Security benefits

It turns out that the explanation, which advisers need to watch out for, was rather simple.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security reform awaits next president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
Social Security reform awaits next president

Most proposed solutions call for higher taxes on high earners.

By Mary Beth Franklin
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2016
With Indiana Gov. Pence on ticket, advisers need to be careful with donations

Under the SEC, pay-to-play rules kick in for RIAs who contribute to a candidate for office who could influence the selection of an adviser for state accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurance broker NFP Corp. to sell its indie broker-dealer unit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2016
Insurance broker NFP Corp. to sell its indie broker-dealer unit

The firm is selling a majority stake of NFP Advisor Services to funds managed by private equity shop Stone Point Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2016
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo

The national advisory firm works with institutional clients such as defined-contribution and traditional pension plans.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL's earnings bounce back, but commission revenue continues to erode
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 28, 2016
LPL's earnings bounce back, but commission revenue continues to erode

First-quarter profit nearly double what the company posted in the previous quarter.

By Bruce Kelly
Help clients give wisely
OPINION JUL 28, 2016
Help clients give wisely

Not all charities are created equal, and advisers shouldn't relinquish their role as stewards of their clients' wealth by avoiding philanthropy discussions

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2016
Adviser relief follows judge's injunction of overtime pay rule

Labor Department's regulation will not take effect Dec. 1.

By Grete Suarez
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
Securities America to pay $1.5 million for mutual fund overcharges

The independent broker-dealer is paying restitution for failing to waive sales charges for some retirement plans and charitable organizations, according to Finra.

By Greg Iacurci
WestPark Capital CEO says he's adding some brokers from Newport Coast Securities, which he said is closing
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
WestPark Capital CEO says he's adding some brokers from Newport Coast Securities, which he said is closing

WestPark Capital CEO Richard Rappaport says Newport Coast Securities is closing and that he is being selective in who he hires from the broker-dealer.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2016
Radio show host Ric Edelman rants about raging fiduciary battle

Lawsuits filed against the Labor Department's regulation expose conflicts in financial advice.

By Christine Idzelis