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Under a cloud at Merrill Lynch, two brokers find new home at giant hybrid
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Under a cloud at Merrill Lynch, two brokers find new home at giant hybrid

The two were part of four teams signed by Stratos Wealth Network.

By Bruce Kelly
Janney lands $445 million team from Wells Fargo Advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Janney lands $445 million team from Wells Fargo Advisors

The five professionals will join Janney in its offices in Connecticut and New York.

By Bloomberg
With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice
RIAS SEP 04, 2018
With history as a guide, September puts advisers on notice

'Banana peel month' has seen some big market slips

By Jeff Benjamin
Stifel lands financial advisers from UBS, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Stifel lands financial advisers from UBS, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Advisors

The three financial advisers managed $520 million in client assets.

By Sarah Min
Three disruptions reshaping fixed-income markets
FIXED INCOME SEP 04, 2018
Three disruptions reshaping fixed-income markets

Explosion in the amount of market data available will increase the role of technology in bond investing.

By Bloomberg
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets
RIAS SEP 04, 2018
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets

Online brokerages and digital advisers using Apex will be able to open accounts to buy and trade bitcoin for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement plans see rise in cyberattacks
OPINION SEP 01, 2018
Retirement plans see rise in cyberattacks

Threats pose new risks for fiduciaries of employer-sponsored plans.

By Stephen M. Saxon
FINTECH SEP 01, 2018
Are schools adequately preparing next-gen advisers?

Though degree programs for financial planning have made gains, professors, students and advisers suggest areas for improvement.

By Greg Iacurci
Consolidation of record keepers for 401(k) plans 'worrisome'
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Consolidation of record keepers for 401(k) plans 'worrisome'

Some advisers fear a reduced pool to service small or complex plans will result.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Drawing down assets from a portfolio need not be tough

But asset managers and insurers are shortchanging viable solutions.

By Philip Chao
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
403(b) sponsors finding success beating back lawsuits

With 20 cases filed against them in court, many have obtained dismissals.

By Jason C. Roberts and Dean Scoular
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
The case for clean shares in retirement plans

They demystify how DC plans work, but resistance remains strong.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Many young staffers have benefits needs beyond a simple 401(k)

IRS ruling affirms one employer's approach to chipping away at employees' mountain of student loan debt.

By crain-api
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2018
Few colleges offer a financial planning program

Greater visibility of profession is needed for universities to commit.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2018
Ideal curriculum for financial planning students

Here's a mashup of university program directors' ideas for which courses would best prepare next-gen financial advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
HSAs functioning more as 401(k)s

The tax-advantaged health savings accounts can be a useful way to salt away money.

By Sarah Min
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2018
Education Planning: A Look at the Numbers

Help clients understand the real costs of college.

By Gillian Albert
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced

The president argues that the tax break would boost economic growth.

By Bloomberg
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses

Labor and Treasury Departments will be asked to review areas such as multiple-employer plans and minimum distributions.

By Bloomberg
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker

Walter Grenda allegedly sneaked back into industry through his son's firm

By Mark Schoeff Jr.