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IRA ALERT SEP 16, 2016
Will the state take your client's IRA? It can

Make sure clients are accessing their accounts or otherwise taking steps that would deem their accounts active.

By Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2016
Reforms could solve Social Security funding woes

But high-income retirees might pay more, get less.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Financial-advice firms see record 2015 earnings yet slowest growth since crisis, study shows
RIAS SEP 16, 2016
Financial-advice firms see record 2015 earnings yet slowest growth since crisis, study shows

Yet another slowdown in growth comes as the industry faces increasing regulatory costs related to the <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>DOL fiduciary rule,</a> according to an annual benchmarking study by <i>InvestmentNews</i>.

By Christine Idzelis
Nontraded REIT sales fall off a cliff as industry struggles to adapt
ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2016
Nontraded REIT sales fall off a cliff as industry struggles to adapt

Adapting to regulatory changes has been a struggle, meaning the nontraded REIT industry's worst fears have come true.

By Bruce Kelly
FIXED INCOME SEP 15, 2016
As investors pile into junk bonds a familiar bubble is forming

Plus: This presidential election scares everyone, big money investors are dumping stocks at an alarming rate, and stay awake without gulping more coffee

By Jeff Benjamin
Old school fund companies Goldman, JPMorgan wade deeper into ETF market
EQUITIES SEP 15, 2016
Old school fund companies Goldman, JPMorgan wade deeper into ETF market

Embracing the reality of where the money is headed.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 15, 2016
Think twice before abandoning bonds

By John Waggoner
OPINION SEP 15, 2016
Alternative assets demand attention

By Gary Anetsberger
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2016
Here's where rising incomes have made buying homes more affordable

In some traditionally expensive housing markets, higher incomes were outflanked by rising housing costs.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 15, 2016
SEC permanently bans fraudster Andrew Caspersen from industry

The former Park Hill Group executive pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $38 million.

By Hazel Bradford
RIAS SEP 15, 2016
Sallie Krawcheck's Ellevest raises $9 million from group including Venus Williams

The fintech start-up is creating an investment platform that uses a proprietary algorithm that considers women's earlier salary peaks and longer life spans.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2016
Take 5: New NASAA leader Mike Rothman emphasizes collaboration, data analytics

Increasing collaboration is at the top of the agenda for the new president of the North American Securities Administrators Association.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2016
Advisers are ignoring the fastest growing wealth demographic

Income growth rates of African Americans have outpaced those of non-Hispanic whites, and many could use a planner to help dispel unhealthy money beliefs.

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 15, 2016
Voya's new CEO looks to offer more customized strategies through alternatives offerings

As money managers face growing fee pressure from institutional customers, CEO Christine Hurtsellers is actively shifting her firm's focus to strategies that earn more.

By James Comtois
EQUITIES SEP 15, 2016
Hedge funder calls the bond market the mother of all bubbles

Plus: Goldman lowers the odds of a September rate hike, oil's bad day, and taxes worthy of your hatred

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 15, 2016
Pimco dismisses Bill Gross' claim a September rate hike is coming

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Bill Gross' claim a September rate hike is in the works generates some eye-rolling at his former firm

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH SEP 14, 2016
Betterment rebrands in bid to attract advisers

Robo-adviser launches new name and boosts investment choices to lure advisers to its digital platform.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH SEP 14, 2016
Fintech to make financial advisers better behavioral coaches

In addition to innovations making planners more productive and freeing up their time, in the future, tools will provide better data-driven intelligence about clients.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2016
Voya targeted in 401(k) fee suit hinging on relationship with Financial Engines

Voya allegedly took a &quot;substantial portion&quot; of the fee charged for investment advice, even though Financial Engines did the bulk of the work.

By Greg Iacurci
Financial advisers navigate Federal Reserve comments and Hillary Clinton's health
EQUITIES SEP 14, 2016
Financial advisers navigate Federal Reserve comments and Hillary Clinton's health

Seasonal market volatility is on the horizon thanks to the Fed and a new mystery surrounding Ms. Clinton's fainting spell after a 9/11 ceremony.

By Jeff Benjamin