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Lynn Tilton's challenge to SEC hearings rejected by appeals court
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2016
Lynn Tilton's challenge to SEC hearings rejected by appeals court

Fund manager sued last year over allegedly mismarking loans.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2016
Don't fear the robo: Some millennials like working with human financial advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> New research suggests that some tech-crazy millennial investors are moving beyond the robos to work closely with human financial advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION JUN 01, 2016
3 apps to help advisers stay on task while traveling

These tools have helped Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling stay on top of business while traveling abroad.

By Sheryl Rowling
Retirees need 70% of income, but most live on less
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2016
Retirees need 70% of income, but most live on less

Plus, new research also identifies in which states retirees fare best and worst.

By John Waggoner
Err on the side of caution with DOL fiduciary rule, Phyllis Borzi advises
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2016
Err on the side of caution with DOL fiduciary rule, Phyllis Borzi advises

New regulation has broad reach, so when in doubt, use the best interest contract exemption, assistant secretary says.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUN 01, 2016
This $120 investment could make a huge difference for a financial adviser's practice

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling is amazed at how quickly her computer now boots up and programs open up instantly.

By Sheryl Rowling
Excessive-fee suit targeting $9 million 401(k) plan could be 'harbinger' for industry
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2016
Excessive-fee suit targeting $9 million 401(k) plan could be 'harbinger' for industry

Lawsuit is perhaps the first example targeting small retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Massachusetts investment adviser Gregg Caplitz sentenced to prison for fraud, SEC says
RIA NEWS MAY 31, 2016
Massachusetts investment adviser Gregg Caplitz sentenced to prison for fraud, SEC says

He pitched a fictitious hedge fund to investors and used their money for his personal benefit

By Christine Idzelis
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2016
Top questions independent advisers can ask to win overlooked clients from the wirehouses

Wall Street firms' outsized account minimums are sending a negative message to retail investors. Let the wirehouses' losses be your gains.

By Steven Dudash and Alex Papadopoulos
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2016
Raymond James' $17M fine over anti-money-laundering failures should be a wake-up call

In the wake of Raymond James' $17M fine, it's time advisers take regulators' focus on this issue seriously, as rules are only going to get stricter.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2016
To pay income taxes now or later, that is the IRA question

Answers are related to an individual's current and expected future tax circumstances.

By John M. Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2016
Retiree medical expenses could outpace Social Security benefits in 20 years

Your clients could be under saving for their real retirement income needs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES MAY 27, 2016
Small-cap stocks gaining momentum while rates stay low

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Small caps have started to outperform, and it might be connected to the Fed's downward revision on 2016 rate hikes.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES MAY 27, 2016
Returns are big, but the jury is still out on lawsuit investing

In addition to risks and returns, advisers need to worry about moral and ethical issues

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAY 27, 2016
Next hot thing in 529 college savings plans? Robo-advice

Report says digital advice platforms in these tax-advantaged accounts will attract a new type of investor.

By Liz Skinner
Barred broker Claus Foerster indicted for fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2016
Barred broker Claus Foerster indicted for fraud

Indictment alleges clients were defrauded over a 14-year period.

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 27, 2016
Raymond James recruits $1.3B team from Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The Jenkintown, Pa., based unit collected about $7 million in annual fees and commissions under its former employer

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
The biggest cyberthreats RIAs face

Ninety-five percent of breaches stem from human error; low-tech vigilance goes a long way.

By Bryan Baas
FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
Morningstar acquires bond analytics firm InvestSoft Technology

Asset managers and advisers will crunch data to gain insights on fixed-income products.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2016
Top metro areas for college grads

These areas have the most job openings, available rental units and fellow college grads.

By Bloomberg