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FINTECH JAN 10, 2017
Garrett Planning Network cuts deal on software that creates comprehensive financial plans

Members of hourly advice group to get discount on fintech aimed at holistic planning.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2017
Social Security to stop mailing paper statements — again

Budget restraints will limit paper benefit statements to those 60 and older.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2017
Cambridge's Eric Schwartz looks into the future of independent broker-dealer industry

Predicts next market downturn will usher in new era of big broker-dealer mergers

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 10, 2017
Death of DOL fiduciary rule could spur SEC action on uniform standard

With Republicans and the industry holding sway in 2017, the SEC might push through a less-stringent regulation — perhaps simply elevating the current suitability rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Advisor Group CEO Erica McGinnis leaves the firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2017
Former Advisor Group CEO Erica McGinnis leaves the firm

Starting out in compliance, she was at the firm for 13 years, most recently as head of transitions.

By Bruce Kelly
What Donald Trump could do to your retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2017
What Donald Trump could do to your retirement

A bitterly debated regulation that requires financial advisers to put their clients' interests first could be derailed.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2017
State auto-IRA programs could be a boon for 401(k) advisers

The programs, currently being established in five states, open up distribution opportunities for 401(k) advisers in the short term and create longer-term prospects.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2017
House bills would put brakes on SEC, other regulators

Republicans have put regulatory reform — and rolling back Obama administration rules — at the top of their agenda in the new session of Congress.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2017
Amid DOL fiduciary rule doom and gloom, some take opportunistic tack

Some providers see sales opportunity due to broker-dealers' narrowing of product platforms.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra fines and suspends Wells Fargo adviser who lost job over cyberattack
FINTECH JAN 09, 2017
Finra fines and suspends Wells Fargo adviser who lost job over cyberattack

She transferred $350,000 from a client's account to an imposter in phishing scam without following firm's verification process.

By Bruce Kelly
Health savings accounts front and center amid Obamacare repeal efforts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2017
Health savings accounts front and center amid Obamacare repeal efforts

With most versions of the plans aimed at replacing Obamacare including higher deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses, HSAs could represent a tradeoff in terms of costs.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2017
The SEC should wake up and start appointing its judges

That move would take off the table a common challenge brought by defense attorneys: that hiring judges is unconstitutional.

By Ellie Zhu
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2017
Outlook for 2017: Strategists from Vanguard, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Ameriprise, BlackRock and others weigh in

Unusual number of variables in the New Year.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
Titles advisers use to play a bigger role in fiduciary regulation

Even opponents of the DOL rule appear to be zeroing in on titles that cause confusion with the investing public.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2017
Congressman introducing bill delaying DOL fiduciary rule

The bill would delay the fiduciary rule's implementation two years from the time the legislation is enacted.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2017
J.C. Penney agrees to pay $4.5 million to settle 401(k) suit

Plaintiffs had alleged company was imprudent in continuing to offer company stock as an investment option after it had declined in value.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2017
SEC clarifies how funds should disclose fee changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule

The agency's Division of Investment Management provides guidance on how to communicate changes to sales loads that level compensation for brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
You can avoid your bank's overdraft fees if you know how

By shopping around, consumers can find banks that are less aggressive about collecting overdraft fees.

By Bloomberg