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RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
No double dipping on Social Security claiming

Each spouse gets one, but couples can exercise a combo strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Baby boomer clients need input on medical expenses in retirement

Don't be surprised if clients seek your advice on complex health care decisions as they approach retirement.

By Craig Brimhall
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Savings targets for retirement health care costs fall in 2014

But retirees will still need to prepare for rising health care costs in the long run, expert warns.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2014
Advisers worry about potential costs of third-party exams

Estimates range from $5,000 to $20,000; sharp opposition to Finra getting involved.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 11, 2014
NestEgg Wealth acquisition brings white-label robo to advisers

Technology platform will combine digital advice tool with customer relationship management and portfolio management systems.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
Citigroup dealt second fine for prospectus lapses

Finra said the firm failed to deliver documents after ETFs were purchased by clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2014
Is Congress killing pensions?

Pooled pension plans permitted to slash benefits, setting a disturbing precedent

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2014
Joan Rivers' estate planning gambit: A New York state of residence

A quirk that splits Joan Rivers' state of residency and state of domicile catches estate planning experts' eyes.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
Tony Robbins gets advisers talking at the 2014 MarketCounsel Summit

Independent advisers get a dose of inspiration as Tony Robbins continues to champion their cause

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2014
Americans have a low retirement IQ

More than 75% are clueless when it comes to drawing down income in their golden years.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
What the SEC's enforcement numbers really tell us

Under Mary Jo White, agency is more prone to launch disciplinary action to correct violations than in the past

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 10, 2014
The ultimate payoff of advisers striking strategic partnerships

When advisers create more time to better engage their clients, they can build strong and rewarding businesses

By Charles Goldman
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 10, 2014
B-Ds taking it on the chin from regulators

With three retail firms in the past couple of weeks disclosing disappointing earnings related to compliance and regulatory issues, the question is: Where does this rash of regulatory actions come from?

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 10, 2014
SEC bars former Oppenheimer & Co. fund manager

Agency alleged that he misrepresented the value of a private-equity fund of funds.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2014
Mark Cuban blasts SEC focus on enforcement

In a strange combo, the 'Shark Tank' entrepreneur joined former chairman Christopher Cox in criticizing the agency for the way it handles enforcement actions.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2014
How immigration reform could impact Social Security

Additional payroll taxes would bolster trust funds initially

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 09, 2014
Five former Madoff colleagues face prison sentencing

Bernard Madoff's inner circle, who benefited from the perks of his $17.5 billion Ponzi scheme, now face jail time.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES DEC 09, 2014
Troubled SAC Capital hedge fund becomes a family office

Breakfast with Benjamin is back. Today: SAC Capital is now a family office; gold and silver start to shine; navigating bonds with ETFs; another debt-ceiling fight; cheaper gas in 2014; and the biggest product flops of 2013.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2014
From the C Suite with Raymond James' CEO Paul Reilly: Listen and learn. But in a crunch, be decisive

Exec honed his listening and peacemaking skills growing up as the third of eight children and those talents have come in handy.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2014
Fidelity fined $350,000 in billing snafu

Finra said the firm overbilled more than 20,000 fee-based accounts in its RIA unit by $2.4 million over seven years and ordered it to pay a $350,000 fine.

By Mason Braswell