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

By Fred Barstein
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
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
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
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2017
Employee feud scaring clients of Independent Portfolio Consultants

Workers tried to force TAMP into bankruptcy, then pulled petitions, but damage was done. ​ 

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 28, 2017
Department of Labor's fiduciary rule blamed for insurers' massive hit on variable annuity sales

By Greg Iacurci
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
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2017
Record keeper Empower jumps into HSA market, as Fidelity expands

Some view an enhanced participant experience as the "next battleground" for retirement plan record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAR 28, 2017
Salesforce adds CRM features to help advisers grow businesses

One new business tool highlights client opportunities

By Liz Skinner
RIAS MAR 28, 2017
UBS team in Lexington, Ky. leaves to form RIA

Trio that managed $113 million creates Wallace Hart Capital Management.

By InvestmentNews
Professors give themselves a 'B' in financial literacy
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2017
Professors give themselves a 'B' in financial literacy

Almost half of Gen X faculty feels inexperienced in investing, Fidelity survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2017
SEC slaps restraining order on Chicago adviser for allegedly scamming seniors

Daniel Glick doctored statements, siphoned millions from elders' accounts, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 27, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors' Intuitive Investor robo-adviser technology files ADV registration

The service, which will be launched as a pilot program for customers in June, will require a minimum investment of $10,000 and charge 50 basis points.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2017
Brokers riled by overlapping enforcement penalties from multiple regulators

With several agencies patrolling the same beat, advisers and firms can be hit with numerous sanctions for a single infraction.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 27, 2017
Tontines could be making a comeback, providing alternative for retirement income

Re-engineered, investment vehicles could provide alternative for retirement income.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2017
LPL loses $200M team to HighTower St. Louis

Rogers & Co. Wealth Management will join the former Archer Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Tips for managing clients' health care expenses in retirement

Financial advisers should incorporate health care planning into their practices.

By Jamie Hopkins
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims

Despite longer waits and declining service, checks are safe - for now.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2017
Change in Washington shouldn't include cutting tax deferrals

Removing the tax savings element of workplace retirement plans would surely make saving less appealing.

By crain-api