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Future retirees often overestimate Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2019
Future retirees often overestimate Social Security benefits

Advisory clients are better informed about claiming strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What happens during the 60 days stays in the 60 days
IRA ALERT MAY 08, 2019
What happens during the 60 days stays in the 60 days

IRA funds withdrawn and timely rolled back into the IRA are protected in bankruptcy — no matter what the funds were used for while outside the account.

By Ed Slott
What 401(k) advisers can learn from a viral social media post
OPINION MAY 08, 2019
What 401(k) advisers can learn from a viral social media post

Advisers should use outside-the-box ways to communicate their values to clients.

By Aaron Pottichen
Former broker wins $600,000 arb award for claims related to sale of business
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2019
Former broker wins $600,000 arb award for claims related to sale of business

Ameriprise broker who bought book of business claims the seller tried to win the clients back.

By Ryan W. Neal
How we invest in farmland: An introduction to Nuveen's global agricultural sustainability approach
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2019
How we invest in farmland: An introduction to Nuveen's global agricultural sustainability approach

Sustainability best practices & investment in technology are integral to producing competitive returns from farmland

By Gillian Albert
Wealthy US investors sitting on cash despite optimism in economy
EQUITIES MAY 07, 2019
Wealthy US investors sitting on cash despite optimism in economy

UBS survey: Biggest worries were political environment, followed by national debt and health-care costs.

By Bloomberg
Mohamed El-Erian puts Democratic tax proposals in perspective
TAX MAY 07, 2019
Mohamed El-Erian puts Democratic tax proposals in perspective

Higher taxes and debt forgiveness could work if they're done correctly.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors start to sue broker-dealers that sold GPB private placements
ALTERNATIVES MAY 07, 2019
Investors start to sue broker-dealers that sold GPB private placements

Clients allege lack of suitability and due diligence by B-Ds.

By Bruce Kelly
Galvin charges Janney with churning high-fee mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 07, 2019
Galvin charges Janney with churning high-fee mutual funds

Massachusetts alleges firm flagged problem with former broker but did nothing to stop him.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill loses $450 million breakaway team
RIAS MAY 07, 2019
Merrill loses $450 million breakaway team

Wealth adviser Craig Robson left to form Regent Peak Wealth Advisors.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement investors win $1.8 million arbitration against Raymond James for penny-stock sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2019
Retirement investors win $1.8 million arbitration against Raymond James for penny-stock sales

A broker for Morgan Keegan, which Raymond James acquired in 2012, bought shares of two penny stock firms for IRAs, which was against firm policy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
States approving bigger rate increases for long-term care policies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2019
States approving bigger rate increases for long-term care policies

Some are signing off on premium increases in the 200%-300% range, one executive said.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) adviser fees are upside down
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2019
401(k) adviser fees are upside down

Plan advisers and record keepers that don't adjust will be left behind.

By Fred Barstein
Conflicting tax information creates 'nightmares' for some investors
RIAS MAY 06, 2019
Conflicting tax information creates 'nightmares' for some investors

Brokerage tax statements don't always reflect all of an investor's accounts or original costs.

By Bloomberg
Maxine Waters puts bank chiefs in hot seat and gets results
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2019
Maxine Waters puts bank chiefs in hot seat and gets results

House Financial Services Committee chairwoman is also preparing a hearing with executives from U.S. regional lenders.

By Bloomberg
HighTower taps three new executives for senior roles
RIAS MAY 06, 2019
HighTower taps three new executives for senior roles

RIA consolidator fills senior marketing and practice management spots.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity to start trading bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2019
Fidelity to start trading bitcoin

Move puts firm a step ahead of top competitors on sidelines

By Bloomberg
LPL Financial opening its coffers for adviser acquisitions
BROKER DEALERS MAY 06, 2019
LPL Financial opening its coffers for adviser acquisitions

At meetings this year, LPL is talking up its ability to finance advisers' growth.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones doesn't sell indexed annuities, bucking broker-dealer trend
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 06, 2019
Edward Jones doesn't sell indexed annuities, bucking broker-dealer trend

Edward Jones is an outlier among its peers, experts say

By Greg Iacurci
Hints about Social Security COLA and Medicare premiums in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2019
Hints about Social Security COLA and Medicare premiums in 2020

Medicare premium hikes could wipe out the cost of living adjustment for some retirees — again!

By Mary Beth Franklin