If a client talks about claiming Social Security benefits before full retirement age that don't ring true, ask questions. It could make a huge difference in their long-term financial security.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the U.S. bank most reliant on trading, won't make any “wholesale strategic change” to help improve returns, chief executive Lloyd C. Blankfein said.
Experts see focus on 'anything that's an easy score.'
Gilman Ciocia has 160 independent financial reps, advisers.
Finra is said to be investigating a handful of broker-dealers that sold VAs with subacccounts invested in hedge funds. Clients who bought the products lost $18 million, says an attorney.
Workers seem to be doing precisely what they would be expected to do with 20-page disclosure documents: Tossing them in the circular file
Although I say that technology can be my best friend and my worst enemy, I have to admit that it has truly enabled a better life and a more successful career.
The AdviceIQ site features profiles and rankings of about 2,600 financial advisers from 27 broker-dealer firms, detailing their assets under management, client characteristics, mission and contact information.
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.'s temporary halt on tax-free exchanges of variable annuities is in effect until Dec. 16 — but it turns out not everyone is subject to the suspension.
Plus a look at how Apple's latest product event could affect advisers, and how to spice up client surveys.
Plus, how creating investment policy statements and real-time dossiers about clients has gotten much easier.
Some clients could come close to breaking even with the deal.
Don't miss the mark and think Obamacare covers long-term-care insurance
They badly underestimate the cost of nursing home care.
Technology is pretty inexpensive but as Dave O'Brien reminds advisers, acquisition is only one step toward tech success.
Plus: Fed taper could hit savers hard, new scrutiny on company stock in K plans, the stocks hedge funds love and Consumer Report's annual "naughty and nice" list. All in today's Breakfast with Benjamin.
