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FINTECH MAR 30, 2015
Where did all the active investment robos go?

By Alessandra Malito
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2015
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her

After the SEC sues her, private equity honcho Lynn Tilton returns the favor and says her case should be heard in federal court rather than by an administrative law judge appointed by the regulator.

By Aaron Elstein
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2015
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit

Firm denies allegations made by its own retirement plan participants in four-year-old case that was set to go to trial April 13.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2015
Setting rules for outside exams

It's time for the SEC to take a hard look at its third-party exam process and consider ways to streamline it.

By MFXFeeder
Take that, Schwab: Wealthfront to expand free tax-loss harvesting
FINTECH MAR 29, 2015
Take that, Schwab: Wealthfront to expand free tax-loss harvesting

In yet another response to Charles Schwab & Co.'s retail robo-adviser, Wealthfront will begin offering daily tax-loss harvesting to accounts of all sizes for free in April.

By Alessandra Malito
Tweeting maven Josh Brown approaches 100K followers, explains the business upshot
FINTECH MAR 29, 2015
Tweeting maven Josh Brown approaches 100K followers, explains the business upshot

Josh Brown dishes on how writing helps him clarify his thoughts, how social media increased his business, why he doesn't participate in online scuffles, and, after more than 85K tweets, the one he regrets.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS MAR 29, 2015
5 steps to incorporating a robo into your firm

Time for advisers to develop an online approach — here's how.

By Liz Skinner
DOL chief Perez says new fiduciary rule will distinguish between investor education and investment advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2015
DOL chief Perez says new fiduciary rule will distinguish between investor education and investment advice

Labor Secretary aims to assure industry rule will be 'much more informed' than last attempt, which faced fierce protest and was withdrawn in 2011.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2015
Help clients navigate new landscape

Continued work - sometimes in a new field - is becoming the norm and requires planning

By David Baxter
Apps to help advisers manage their emails
FINTECH MAR 27, 2015
Apps to help advisers manage their emails

By Alessandra Malito
FSI sets advocacy priorities for 2015
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2015
FSI sets advocacy priorities for 2015

Opposing Labor Department's fiduciary proposal tops the list of legislative and regulatory issues the trade group is focusing on.

By Dale Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Is General Motors' 401(k) annuity choice a harbinger for broader uptake?

Advisers say more mega-sized defined contribution plans taking up lifetime income provides a signal to the broader retirement market.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra fines three firms for lapses on consolidated reports
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 26, 2015
Finra fines three firms for lapses on consolidated reports

Processes must be in place to supervise the compilation of a client's entire financial life in one document.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Estate of American Sniper Chris Kyle highlights vital lesson

Wills protect those you want to shield

By by Andy and Danielle Mayoras
Saving just got a lot more complicated
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Saving just got a lot more complicated

Ultralow interest rates and longer lifespans means tried-and-true rules go out the window.

By Bloomberg
Google's new algorithm to hinder many advisers' web presence
FINTECH MAR 26, 2015
Google's new algorithm to hinder many advisers' web presence

Many advisory firms have failed to keep pace with the times and are operating websites that are better suited for desktops than smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

By Alessandra Malito
Northwestern Mutual purchases LearnVest
FINTECH MAR 26, 2015
Northwestern Mutual purchases LearnVest

The insurer will acquire LearnVest for an undisclosed amount, with LearnVest saying its platform will maintain its brand identity and business relationships.

By Darla Mercado
New York City official wants to make brokers say: 'I am not a fiduciary'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 26, 2015
New York City official wants to make brokers say: 'I am not a fiduciary'

Advice industry mixed on the push for a New York bill to clearly distinguish advisers from brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 26, 2015
For rogue advisers, it's thirty strikes, but not out

Only penalties that make repeat offenders in the financial arena feel serious heat will deter illegal behavior.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH MAR 25, 2015
Why advisers should care that Nasdaq plans to tap into Bitcoin and its technology

As the cryptocurrency attempts to overcome hurdles to achieve wider acceptance, it should be on advisers' radar screens.

By Alessandra Malito