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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2016
Brokers: Either move toward a fiduciary standard or have it forced upon you

Being on the side of the argument that says you do not have to act in the best interests of your client is laughable.

By Danny Sarch
Why advisers need to talk to clients differently about life insurance
OPINION MAY 08, 2016
Why advisers need to talk to clients differently about life insurance

Give clients an alternative to the auto-industry-like life insurance industry operating system

By Barry Flagg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2016
SEC proposals target mutual funds

By Andrew Rogers
EQUITIES MAY 08, 2016
Shedding early light on President Barack Obama's economic legacy

The long-term effects of the decisions made will shed light on the effectiveness of this period of economic history

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH MAY 06, 2016
Pershing's API store highlights potential, complexities of open architecture

Firms can customize software using APIs, but there are challenges to setting up the perfect system.

By Alessandra Malito
Golfer Phil Mickelson profited almost $1M in Dean Foods insider-trading case: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2016
Golfer Phil Mickelson profited almost $1M in Dean Foods insider-trading case: SEC

The three-time Masters champion hasn't been accused of wrongdoing, but is named in the complaint involving Dean Foods Co. and gambler William “Billy” Walters.

By Bloomberg
How to help clients save big bucks on health and Medicare costs in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
How to help clients save big bucks on health and Medicare costs in retirement

Mass consumer confusion regarding health care expenses in retirement makes it even more imperative for advisers to discuss the topic with clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Legg Mason seizes on states' fervor with an IRA program for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
Legg Mason seizes on states' fervor with an IRA program for small businesses

The asset manager, along with a few partners, is playing off the retirement coverage gap and states' growing interest in launching similar programs.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
SEC charges four with free-dinner scheme in Florida that fraudulently targeted the elderly

A large portion of the money raised was never invested, the SEC alleged.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
Workers and employers would be forced to save 3% of pay under new retirement proposal

Private equity exec Tony James and economist Teresa Ghilarducci advocate for a national retirement system starkly different from our current one.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2016
Is the Fed's latest decision to leave rates unchanged truly dovish?

Neutral is a closer reading, since it has something for everyone — and a change could come quickly.

By Brian M. Scotto
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2016
Prince estate: Trouble brewing and still no will

The famed musician's estate faces many complications if he truly died with neither a will nor a trust.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAY 04, 2016
Vanare's Lex Sokolin to join London-based research firm

Mr. Sokolin will remain a shareholder and member of Vanare's Board of Directors, while Ken Manning will succeed him.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Hedge funds face their Uber moment

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Expensive and exclusive is no longer enough to automatically attract investors to hedge funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
Broker-dealers could see higher share of fixed indexed annuity sales thanks to DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Broker-dealers could see higher share of fixed indexed annuity sales thanks to DOL fiduciary rule

Selling through independent insurance agents, currently the largest distribution channel for FIAs, will expose insurers to more liability than they may care for.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Who gets custody of the family dog after a divorce?

While the law sees pets as property, emotional attachment can turn them into valuable bargaining chips in divorce negotiations.

By Bloomberg
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule

These moves will help structure your firm to meet Department of Labor's conflict-of-interest regulations.

By Blaine F. Aikin
One unintended consequence of DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2016
One unintended consequence of DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department's new rule may ultimately pave the way for millennials to secure a foothold in the financial advice business.

By Greg Iacurci
Don't dismiss Donald Trump's appeal, says longtime political writer Mark Halperin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2016
Don't dismiss Donald Trump's appeal, says longtime political writer Mark Halperin

Analyst tells advisers that the Republican frontrunner is the second-best presidential campaigner he's ever seen run, trumped only by this president.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Valuable ways to have the fiduciary conversation with clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Valuable ways to have the fiduciary conversation with clients

The Department of Labor's new rule creates an opportunity to have some great conversations.

By Carl Richards