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Gold falls to one-month low amid pandemic worries
ALTERNATIVES OCT 29, 2020
Gold falls to one-month low amid pandemic worries

Concerns about the renewed rise in coronavirus cases has shifted safe-haven buying to the dollar

By Bloomberg
3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making
IRA ALERT OCT 29, 2020
3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making

Stretch IRA or 10-year rule? Advisers need to explain to clients which set of tax rules applies

By Ed Slott
FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2020
FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud

Christopher W. Burns allegedly defrauded hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients, according to the agency

By Bruce Kelly
COVID-19 has proven the crucial role of financial advisers
OPINION OCT 29, 2020
COVID-19 has proven the crucial role of financial advisers

The support financial advisers have provided to clients has expanded substantially during the pandemic

By Jamie Price
Is Waddell & Reed making a comeback?
OPINION OCT 29, 2020
Is Waddell & Reed making a comeback?

Despite rumors of a takeover, the firm is back to growing its adviser roster

By Bruce Kelly
Estate tax strategies heading into the election
OPINION OCT 29, 2020
Estate tax strategies heading into the election

A new administration could mean estate tax changes happen sooner than expected

By Mark Rubin & Allen Injijian
Digital demand stokes big returns in emerging markets
EMERGING MARKETS OCT 29, 2020
Digital demand stokes big returns in emerging markets

The key is targeting exposure with active management and subsectors

By Jeff Benjamin
Stocks tumble on worries about rising infections hitting economy
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2020
Stocks tumble on worries about rising infections hitting economy

The S&P 500, the Dow and Nasdaq all off more than 3%

By Bloomberg
SEC approves rule limiting use of derivatives in funds
ETFS OCT 28, 2020
SEC approves rule limiting use of derivatives in funds

Agency also seeks comments on whether additional rules are needed to protect investors buying complex products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2020
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again

COVID-19 could lead more workers to take money out of retirement accounts, according to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines

By Emile Hallez
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders puts odds of stimulus at slim to none
EQUITIES OCT 28, 2020
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders puts odds of stimulus at slim to none

The company's CIO didn't rule out the possibility, but said it looks increasingly unlikely, while speaking at the Schwab Impact conference on Wednesday

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisor Group cuts pricing for wrap fee accounts
BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2020
Advisor Group cuts pricing for wrap fee accounts

Broker-dealers have been competing to lower fees in order to reduce potential conflicts of interest

By Bruce Kelly
Best practices for financial adviser text messaging
OPINION OCT 28, 2020
Best practices for financial adviser text messaging

The $100,000 fine the SEC imposed on a wealth management firm related to its employees’ text messages shows the need for caution in this area

By Marianna Shafir
Third-quarter annuity sales higher than in Q2, but below 2019 levels
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 28, 2020
Third-quarter annuity sales higher than in Q2, but below 2019 levels

VA sales drop 10% in Q3, while fixed annuity sales increase 11%

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo hits lowest level since 2009
WIREHOUSES OCT 28, 2020
Wells Fargo hits lowest level since 2009

Investors are waiting to learn more about CEO Scharf's strategy amid news of job cuts, sales of business units

By Bloomberg
Finra denies J.P. Morgan effort to clamp down on breakaway brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 27, 2020
Finra denies J.P. Morgan effort to clamp down on breakaway brokers

Arbitrators also rebuffed brokers’ counterclaims of defamation and unfair competition

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Allworth Financial acquires $158 million Arizona RIA
RIAS OCT 27, 2020
Allworth Financial acquires $158 million Arizona RIA

Pathways Financial Partners is based in Tucson

By InvestmentNews
Duo managing $475 million at UBS joins RBC
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2020
Duo managing $475 million at UBS joins RBC

Robert Loupee and Michael Graziani shift firms in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

By InvestmentNews
Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75

The measure would build on the SECURE Act, but its legislative path is uncertain

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans

More than $3 billion was returned in fiscal 2020 through investigations, voluntary corrections and other programs, according to the agency

By Emile Hallez