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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 19, 2018
State measures to prevent elder financial abuse gaining steam

A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2018
Lawsuits push 401(k) plan sponsors to cut fees

About 83% of plan sponsors reviewed their fees, and of those, 40% reduced overall fees, according to a new study.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION JAN 19, 2018
How advisers can manage IRA rollover risk under the DOL fiduciary rule

Analyzing rollovers could involve some challenging steps, like gathering information about investments, services and expenses in the retirement plan.

By Fred Reish
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 19, 2018
State fiduciary rules may be reckoning for life insurance industry

Unlike DOL fiduciary rule, New York's best-interest rule covers life insurance sales and could be a harbinger for other states

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2018
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return

This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES JAN 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley's wealth management fees climb to all-time high

Improvement reflect firm's shift of more clients into fee-based accounts priced on asset levels, which boosts results as markets rise.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 18, 2018
Carson Group platform gives investors financial planning choices

Clients will be able to choose robo or human advice, as well as some options in between.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Lawsuits push 401(k) plan sponsors to cut fees

About 83% of plan sponsors reviewed their fees, and of those, 40% reduced overall fees, according to a new study

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
State measures to prevent elder financial abuse gaining steam

A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JAN 18, 2018
Securities America latest broker-dealer to let advisers use text messaging

After two years of development, the company is believed to be the first major IBD with a compliant texting solution

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
Finra releases budget for first time, foresees declining operating revenues

Regulator reveals plans to hold senior officer salaries flat, and other financials, in transparency effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 18, 2018
Morgan Stanley reports a loss of advisers after exiting the protocol for broker recruiting

The firm said it lost 47 brokers in the fourth quarter, the most in any quarter of 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should be aware of contractual language limitations

A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.

By Marcia S. Wagner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why raising fee awareness matters for 401(k) advisers

Shockingly few retirement plan participants know much about investment fees or even read fee disclosures.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return

This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2018
Relying on trainees, Merrill Lynch boosts adviser headcount in 2017

Questions remain about long-term effectiveness of wirehouse's move away from recruiting experienced brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2018
New Year's resolutions for 401(k) advisers

The retirement crisis requires big and bold solutions from plan providers, advisers and sponsors.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Tax reform creates opportunities for advisers

Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.

By Dominick L. Schirripa
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 17, 2018
Legislation would make it harder for investors to sue mutual funds over high fees

A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.