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ETFS OCT 25, 2016
Guggenheim bond shop outperforms by taking fearless advantage of Fed policy

Seven of the firm's eight taxable actively managed bond funds rank in the top 6% of their respective categories, beating the largest 50 fixed-income funds tracked by Morningstar.

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME OCT 25, 2016
Fears of a Federal Reserve move fuel bond market selloff

Plus: Harvard's endowment falls back to Earth, don't hold your breath waiting for lower home prices, and taking a lesson from Benjamin Graham

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change
RIAS OCT 25, 2016
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change

Markets and upcoming elections weigh heavily on their outlook.

By Grete Suarez
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule

Determining adviser compensation under BICE is likely the "single most complicated thing" in the rule, according to attorney Fred Reish.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2016
Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump slugfest could permanently alter US politics: Horizon Investments' political strategist

Speaking during the opening of the Schwab Impact conference Monday, Greg Valliere of Horizon Investments says the Republican Party could break into two within months after the election.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
First set of FAQs on fiduciary rule coming 'very soon,' but deadline extension 'not likely': DOL's Borzi

'This first set of FAQs will focus on some of the questions that have been raised in connection with the exemptions,' Borzi said. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2016
Wells Fargo claws back more than $1 million from broker claiming wrongful termination, Finra says

Eric Zakarin was also liable for $357,000 of Wells Fargo's attorneys' fees.

By Christine Idzelis
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2016
Is your 529 plan one of the six that Morningstar just downgraded?

One 529 plan bumped up to gold, joining only two others with that top rating.

By Liz Skinner
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector
OPINION OCT 25, 2016
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector

Many new U.S. infrastructure funds are designed to offer investors the possibility of higher income in exchange for taking some additional risk.

By Thomas Hoops
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2016
Investors want more government spending

Also, Wells Fargo's biggest non-performing asset is its board, Kansas clamps down on bad news, and the ruby slippers are saved.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2016
The coming wave of M&A for advisory companies

Competitive pressures on smaller firms present opportunity for deal making.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

By Christine Idzelis
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade introduces new retail robo-adviser platform

Custodian offers five portfolios with investment selected by Morningstar professionals.

By Grete Suarez
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
RIA firms see record number of M&A deals in first nine months of 2016

The sale of large advisory firms with $1 billion to $5 billion is surging, says DeVoe &amp; Co.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
China Oceanwide agrees to buy Genworth for $2.7 billion in cash

A China Oceanwide investment platform will pay $5.43 per share, the companies said.

By Bloomberg
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Scottrade acquisition could be a boon to TD Ameritrade RIAs

Members of TD's 'Advisor Direct' program may develop new clients. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161024/FREE/161029966/ria-firms-see-record-number-of-ma-deals-in-first-nine-months-of-2016&quot; target=&#8221;blank&quot;>RIA firms see record number of M&amp;A deals in first nine months of 2016.</a>)</b></i>

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
SS&C acquires CRM firm used by large wealth managers

Salentica client relationship management software to become part of Black Diamond platform.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS OCT 24, 2016
Even low-tech tools can trip up advisers going independent

An adviser shares his experience starting his own firm, and the challenges of not being able to depend on a home office anymore for phones, faxes, malware and more.

By Christopher Rand
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
Big gap between Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and retiree inflation

Miniscule benefit hike won't protect seniors' buying power.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Financial advisers miss the mark by measuring alternative investments against stock market
EQUITIES OCT 24, 2016
Financial advisers miss the mark by measuring alternative investments against stock market

It's no different than comparing stocks to bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin