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FINTECH FEB 07, 2018
Raymond James helping advisers offer new retirement expertise

Wellness, risk management and estates built into new financial planning tools.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2018
SEC exam priorities target fee disclosures to retail investors

Agency also to take close look at Finra, cybersecurity, market structure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2018
New tax law offers opportunities for advisers and retirees

But treatment of income from different sources can have unintended consequences.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2018
Former Berthel Fisher rep suspended for 21 months

Jeffrey Dragon also fined $50,000 over unsuitable recommendations.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2018
Financial Engines expands to small 401(k) plans with ADP partnership

The managed account provider has primarily worked with only the largest retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2018
Market pullback presents robo-advisers with biggest test yet

Robos' growing popularity and the size of the market sell-off combined for a one-two punch.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2018
Bitcoin bubble burst raises concerns from lawmakers, regulators about investors

Senate panel questions SEC's Clayton on cryptocurrency's staggering rise and fall, which has dwarfed the stock market drop.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 06, 2018
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that "robo-adviser-for-advisers" AdvisorEngine has acquired Junxure CRM

By mkitces
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2018
Eight brokerage firms urge CFP Board to delay new fiduciary standards

Ameriprise, AXA Advisors, Edward Jones, LPL, Morgan Stanley, RBC, Wells Fargo and UBS call on organization to stand down until SEC proposes its own rule later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2018
Most defined-contribution executives not aware of their fiduciary duties

Recent surveys highlight troubling gaps that reduce operational efficiency and increase risks of ERISA lawsuits.

By Robert Steyer
FINTECH FEB 05, 2018
Robo-adviser websites crashed as market slid

Wealthfront, Betterment websites went down Monday, cutting clients off from accounts.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2018
Seller of alternative investments in fight over car dealerships

GPB Capital sued a former business partner, alleging he reneged on a transaction

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2018
Despite a pumped economy, Trump's approval remains low

Leadership style is a big factor in rallying unity to attain policy goals.

By crain-api
FINTECH FEB 03, 2018
The dealmakers financing top adviser technology

Meet the money that backed Betterment, eMoney, Riskalyze, LifeYield and more.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Timing is crucial for Social Security and Medicare

Picking the wrong date could cost you benefits or trigger penalties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Behind the scenes on the world's biggest cruise

Code words, subliminal messaging and extra ketchup for Americans.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2018
Disclosure not the solution for a fiduciary standard, industry reps agree

Executives representing RIAs and brokers said they expect to see the SEC come up with a proposal this year, but not adoption.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH FEB 02, 2018
Robos with the best and worst portfolios over the last two years

Schwab tops latest Robo Report showing performance of seven digital-advice portfolios.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH FEB 02, 2018
Facebook changes explained: Here's what to do right now

When your news feed starts to look different — and it soon will — don't panic.

By Scott Kleinberg
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2018
In case of Ariel v. Ariel, the little Ariel triumphs

RIA that was sued by asset manager wins case on appeal

By Bloomberg