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Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report

Retired women in 14 focus groups are worried about rising health care costs

By InvestmentNews
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions

The Democratic presidential nominee would convert retirement savings tax deferrals to tax credits

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs

Companies are five times as likely to say they feel responsible for workers' financial wellbeing than seven years ago, a survey found

By Emile Hallez
Envestnet inks data-sharing deal with Wells Fargo amid FTC inquiry
FINTECH SEP 24, 2020
Envestnet inks data-sharing deal with Wells Fargo amid FTC inquiry

The agreement is meant to increase protection of consumer data shared with supported apps

By Nicole Casperson
Complying with state senior reporting statutes
OPINION SEP 24, 2020
Complying with state senior reporting statutes

Firms must consider the interplay between different reporting laws in each state to maximize their immunity

By Andrew Mount
State regulators flexed enforcement muscle in 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2020
State regulators flexed enforcement muscle in 2019

The NASAA report shows last year produced the most actions taken and money returned to investors in five years

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2020
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs

The NASAA report analyzed the results of a benchmarking exam taken prior to implementation of Reg BI

By InvestmentNews
Finra proposal to tighten expungement process heads to SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2020
Finra proposal to tighten expungement process heads to SEC

The rule would establish a special roster of arbitrators for expungement and set deadlines for requests

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million

The agreement would end the class-action suit brought in early 2018

By Emile Hallez
AssetMark launches portfolio management tech for videoconferencing
FINTECH SEP 23, 2020
AssetMark launches portfolio management tech for videoconferencing

The new tools allow advisers to present client proposals and portfolio reviews online

By Nicole Casperson
SSN back office faces layoffs after Advisor Group merger
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2020
SSN back office faces layoffs after Advisor Group merger

Half of the employees will stay on, but some portion will likely be let go, according to sources

By Bruce Kelly
Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming

Advisers need to get on board

By Fred Barstein
8 questions analysts should ask in the wake of BLM
OPINION SEP 23, 2020
8 questions analysts should ask in the wake of BLM

Hold companies accountable during this earnings season for their promises of racial equity

By Josh Levin
Trade groups join push for e-delivery of investment documents
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2020
Trade groups join push for e-delivery of investment documents

SIFMA, Investment Adviser Association, and others, are pushing the SEC to make electronic delivery the default option

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers unsatisfied with asset managers during pandemic: Survey
FINTECH SEP 22, 2020
Advisers unsatisfied with asset managers during pandemic: Survey

Advisers said they are looking for investment ideas, portfolio construction and marketing support

By Nicole Casperson
COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2020
COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle

Workers were mostly uninterested in the expanded $100,000 loan limit, according to recently released data

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo duo managing $225 million launch LPL-affiliated hybrid
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2020
Wells Fargo duo managing $225 million launch LPL-affiliated hybrid

Marc DeCicco and Tad Wilson started North Bend Wealth Management in Vienna, West Virginia

By InvestmentNews
Quit trying to time the markets
OPINION SEP 22, 2020
Quit trying to time the markets

Focusing on outsmarting the markets isn’t just detrimental to your clients, it can harm the value of your business

By Scott Hanson
RBG gave women the keys to financial security and freedom
OPINION SEP 22, 2020
RBG gave women the keys to financial security and freedom

Ginsburg fought for women to have equal access to financial tools like credit cards and mortgages

By Liz Skinner
What type of seller are you?
OPINION SEP 22, 2020
What type of seller are you?

Firm owners considering a sale should think about which category they fit into as they consider what to do next

By Scott Slater