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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Reverse mortgages have an image problem

Older people generally overlook or are unwilling to consider home equity as a retirement asset.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Fidelity follows Empower in launching TDF-managed account hybrid

It's likely other record keepers will introduce similar services, which mark an evolution among default investing in 401(k) plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
Senate votes to kill city auto-IRA rules

The Obama-era regulations will likely be scrapped by President Trump, whose administration has already taken a stance against them.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
MassMutual to level 401(k) fees for its brokers

The business changes eliminate variability in 401(k) fees and reduce the appearance of any conflicts of interest.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2017
CedarPoint Investment Advisors acquired by Midland States Bancorp

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2017
Ned Davis: Passion for passive a 'bubble'

Passive wallops active the past five years.

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2017
Millennials like blend of robo and human advice, though skeptical of advice generally

Whether guided by human or robo, many won't act without consulting someone else first.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
New IRS rules allow a risky, 'silent' protest of the Affordable Care Act

Americans have reasons to think they might get away with not paying what they owe.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2017
Senate bill aims for higher SEC enforcement penalties

The bi-partisan legislation would permit the regulator to pursue larger fines through its administrative process

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule supporters question agency's quick read of comment letters before sending final delay to OMB

Advocates for the rule say the Trump Department of Labor is moving too quickly.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2017
RIAs seeing the upside of formal investment committees

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2017
10 ways to put extra cash to work to bolster your finances

Certified financial planners offer practical suggestions for using excess cash to get in better financial shape.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
DOL sends final fiduciary rule delay to Office of Management and Budget

The OMB will review the final rule and, if it approves the measure, send it back to the DOL to finalize the delay.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION MAR 29, 2017
Pooled employer plans set to dominate small 401(k) market

By Fred Barstein
WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2017
Merrill Lynch shakes up wealth management organization, leadership roles

Two division executives, Don Plaus and Ben Prince, were tapped for new leadership roles and the number of divisions for advisers was cut from 10 to six

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule changes not one size fits all

Broker-dealer changes affect how advisers can do business.

By Jodie Papike
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
Finra bars broker charged in NY pension fund hookers, strippers and drug scandal

The "pay-for-play" bribery scheme involved the $184 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund and payments for hookers, strippers and drugs.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2017
Broker faces sanctions after alleged email fraud: Finra

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2017
Advisers managing $463 million join Ameriprise

Six-person group in Atlanta leaves Next Financial; duo in New Jersey leaves UBS.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2017
Put the Dow's losing streak in perspective for clients

Despite gains Tuesday, the recent consecutive stock market drops provide prep for conversations during the next downturn.

By John Waggoner