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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2018
With female managing partner in the wings, Edward Jones emphasizes diversity

Penny Pennington, who's been named to succeed Jim Weddle at the start of next year, will join a handful of women in top positions at large financial firms

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAY 09, 2018
New report sounds alarm over demographic changes facing advice industry

Within five years, TD Ameritrade report shows client pool will tip toward younger generations.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 09, 2018
FedEx shifts pension obligations by purchasing $6 billion group annuity

The pension risk transfer is the biggest since 2012, when Verizon purchased a $7.5 billion annuity

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
BlackRock bets on small-time investors with stake in Acorns

Giant asset manager invests in app that lets individuals put spare change from purchases into ETF portfolios.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2018
Arthur Grant looks back on 33 years at the helm of Cadaret Grant

In a business increasingly difficult for individual business owners, Mr. Grant built the independent broker-dealer into one of the more successful firms in the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2018
Money managers parse the current state of the market, and how they advise their clients

Focus on pricing power, whether growth is sustainable, earnings and volatility.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
CFP Board fights restrictive state licensing requirements

Organization succeeds in removing provision from Louisiana legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Bill Kline out as head of Gallagher's $55 billion retirement-plan aggregator

Said new CEO wanted to put in his own team as part of a reorganization.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
SEC publishes advice rule, sets Aug. 7 comment deadline

The proposal package, filled with questions, is likely to generate hundreds of letters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS MAY 09, 2018
What are the business priorities of elite 401(k) advisers in 2018?

Managing the firm's operations and employees appears to be the standout.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Social Security's most confusing rules

Workers' age and marital status determine their claiming options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar to resign from SEC

GOP commissioner says he will step down by July 7.

By Rob Kozlowski
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 08, 2018
Finra fines Fifth Third Securities $4 million for variable-annuity violations

In second major VA enforcement action against Fifth Third, firm also must pay $2 million in restitution.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar departure will complicate action on SEC advice rule

Commissioner set to leave agency July 7, about a month before proposal's comment deadline hits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2018
Four challenges in using annuities for retirement planning — and how to overcome them

Annuities are confusing, and retirement savers worry about market volatility and want the freedom to spend their savings as they choose.

By Paula Nelson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2018
Navigating Transitions: 5 Essential Keys to Success

For advisors considering a move, these five elements can help guide your practice to a successful transition.

By Gillian Albert
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Auto features boost plan participants' retirement income replacement level

Participants who are auto-enrolled are on track to replace more of their income in retirement, Empower survey shows

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2018
Asset managers shift 401(k) distribution toward RIA aggregator firms

That could mean fewer wholesalers calling on individual advisers in the field.

By Greg Iacurci