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Congressional sit-in disrupted by failed attempt to override veto of anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2016
Congressional sit-in disrupted by failed attempt to override veto of anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill

Attempt to override the presidential veto of an anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill was used to interrupt a protest demanding action on gun-control legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL, Cambridge and others in 'serious' talks to buy Foothill Securities
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
LPL, Cambridge and others in 'serious' talks to buy Foothill Securities

The adviser-owned independent broker-dealer is in “serious discussions” to be acquired by a larger firm, with LPL, Cambridge, and others as potential suitors.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Outsourcing many compliance duties best move for CCOs

Unless firm can spend $200,000-plus a year, don't keep most compliance functions in-house.

By Liz Skinner
DOL's rule on state retirement plans arrives at OMB
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
DOL's rule on state retirement plans arrives at OMB

The regulation, which offers states a route to avoid liability under ERISA, took its final step toward finalization.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Older Americans working well past retirement age

The share of those over the age of 65 in the labor force was 19.4% on an unadjusted basis in June, up from 15% in June 2006.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay

Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.

By Katy Votava
OPINION JUL 26, 2016
Why women tend to outperform men when investing

By Kara Murphy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Advisers asking DOL for clarification on fiduciary rule's impact on compensation

Labor Department's Tim Hauser discusses fiduciary rule's impact on compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement

A 55-year-old would need $17.64 saved today to generate each dollar of annual retirement income starting at age 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement

Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Raymond James agrees to $5.95 million settlement with Vermont over alleged compliance failures

Vermont's regulator found supervisory failures under an EB-5 program helping to develop the state's ski resort

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
Salesforce expands data analytics in financial services CRM program

With the app, advisers can view their clients by segments, including age, gender and wealth accumulation.

By Alessandra Malito
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 25, 2016
Adviser, insurance groups step up spending on political campaigns

Some have a board mandate to shell out more, while others have been encouraged by seeing their donations enhance their lobbying efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
SEC 'temporary' principal trading rule to expire

Official says few firms are using it, although SIFMA has been a proponent of keeping it alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra, it's high time for transparency
OPINION JUL 24, 2016
Finra, it's high time for transparency

A call for new Finra leadership to be more forthcoming about the board's work.

By MFXFeeder
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2016
Women to Watch 2016: Nominations open for female leaders of the advice industry

Shine a light on the many talented, successful women who serve as role models and leaders in the industry.

By SSIRACUSE
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2016
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay

Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.

By Bloomberg
Retirement plan advisers should keep current clients happy to get new ones: MassMutual study
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2016
Retirement plan advisers should keep current clients happy to get new ones: MassMutual study

Survey shows that 58% of plan sponsors found their adviser through a referral.

By Tanvi Acharya
Republican convention speakers back tax and financial reforms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 21, 2016
Republican convention speakers back tax and financial reforms

The future of tax reform and other adviser-related interests are getting attention at the Republican party convention. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20160721/FREE/720009999/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 sectors to watch when Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump become president</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner