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RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Lawsuits push 401(k) plan sponsors to cut fees

About 83% of plan sponsors reviewed their fees, and of those, 40% reduced overall fees, according to a new study

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Hybrid group managing $1.3 billion leaves LPL

Cornerstone Wealth affiliates with Mutual Securities; custodies at Fidelity.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
Finra releases budget for first time, foresees declining operating revenues

Regulator reveals plans to hold senior officer salaries flat, and other financials, in transparency effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Vanguard warns of 'idiosyncratic risk' in cryptocurrencies' wild ride

Chairman McNabb cites 'a lot of leverage' and 'a lot of speculation' in the current volatility.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
State measures to prevent elder financial abuse gaining steam

A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2018
Two practices, each managing $150 million, leave Wells Fargo FiNet

LongView moves to Raymond James, Corinthian to Summit.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley reports a loss of advisers after exiting the protocol for broker recruiting

The firm said it lost 47 brokers in the fourth quarter, the most in any quarter of 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should be aware of contractual language limitations

A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.

By Marcia S. Wagner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why raising fee awareness matters for 401(k) advisers

Shockingly few retirement plan participants know much about investment fees or even read fee disclosures.

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2018
Relying on trainees, Merrill Lynch boosts adviser headcount in 2017

Questions remain about long-term effectiveness of wirehouse's move away from recruiting experienced brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return

This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS JAN 17, 2018
TD Ameritrade finds momentum in its new model portfolio marketplace

The platform is designed for advisers who want to have a hand in portfolio construction, but are also concentrating on other areas of the financial planning process.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Former Investors Capital rep barred by Finra

Regulator was investigating Matthew Peregoy's possible misuse of funds.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
New Year's resolutions for 401(k) advisers

The retirement crisis requires big and bold solutions from plan providers, advisers and sponsors.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Tax reform creates opportunities for advisers

Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.

By Dominick L. Schirripa
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Investment committee 'best practices' that help to add discipline to portfolio management

Scott Welch offers 10 tips for getting the most out of investment committees.

By Scott Welch
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 17, 2018
Legislation would make it harder for investors to sue mutual funds over high fees

A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IRA ALERT JAN 17, 2018
Why aren't clients using QCDs? Help them!

They're now more valuable than ever.

By Ed Slott
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2018
Merrill rep managing $115 million joins HighTower

Gayle Johnson based in Santa Fe, N.M., goes RIA.

By InvestmentNews