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RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2017
CIT interest rising among 401(k) sponsors

Use of collective investment trusts by defined contribution plans has been hovering around 20% for three years, but momentum is building.

By Vanessa Drucker
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2017
Do specialized retirement plan advisers even need a broker-dealer?

The reasons for affiliating with a brokerage have changed as compensation has evolved.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2017
Filial laws put kids on the hook for parents' health-care costs

The laws underscore the need for advisers to have clients consider a long-term-care planning strategy

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2017
These 401(k) lawsuits show the value of investment policy statements

Abiding a well-crafted IPS can help minimize legal trouble for plan fiduciaries.

By Blaine F. Aikin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2017
Nontraded BDC sales in worst year since 2010

The illiquid product's three-year decline is partially due to new regulations and poor performance.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2017
Adviser Daniel Glick charged with ripping off elderly, including his in-laws

Prosecutors claim Daniel Glick used some of the funds for personal and business expenses.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2017
Former H.D. Vest broker barred for noncooperation

Finra was investigating whether Brian Royster borrowed from clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2017
Finra bars no-show former Raymond James bank broker

Edward Zadworny failed to provide information in connection with annuity sales.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION NOV 22, 2017
Retirement plan sponsors' top criteria for choosing an adviser

Trust is the most important quality vetted in the selection process, but other factors go into the decision.

By Warren Cormier
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2017
Excessive-fee litigation in retirement plan market moving downstream

What small-plan advisers can do to minimize fiduciary liability risk.

By Marcia S. Wagner
OPINION NOV 22, 2017
401(k) plan sponsors are taking RFPs more seriously — advisers should, too

A request for proposal can uncover exactly what fees and services a plan can get in the marketplace.

By Ariana Amplo
OPINION NOV 22, 2017
Retirement plan advisers need to start planning for their own succession

Many expect to sell their business to fund retirement, yet aren't preparing properly to do so

By Fred Barstein
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 21, 2017
J.P. Morgan Securities fined $1.25 million by Finra

Firm failed to fingerprint 95% of its non-registered personnel.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2017
Medicare premiums and Social Security COLAs: Here's why retirees will pay up in 2018

Blame higher Medicare costs on a provision designed to protect Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2017
Investors' bitcoin questions rise along with asset's value

5 advisers offer suggestions on the latest soaring asset to confound investors.

By Bloomberg
A third-party cyber attack is your firm's problem
RIAS NOV 21, 2017
A third-party cyber attack is your firm's problem

Choosing common technology vendors or bigger brands does not remove the RIA's responsibility to clients.

By Wes Stillman
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2017
Year-end charitable-giving strategies

Use these seven tips now to help clients reduce their tax obligations before the rules change.

By Timothy Speiss
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2017
Nontraded REITs to post worst sales since 2002

The industry is on track to raise just $4.4 billion, well off the $19.6 billion it raised just four years ago, as new regulations hinder sales.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS NOV 21, 2017
An American Thanksgiving

The differences between my adopted country and my home country offer valuable for leaders at advisory firms.

By Joe Duran
TAX NOV 21, 2017
Tax reform debate sparks fresh interest in donor-advised funds

Schwab reports new accounts up 50% from last year, assets up 33%.

By Jeff Benjamin