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Prudential halts some insurance sales through Wells Fargo after ex-employees' whistleblower lawsuit
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 15, 2016
Prudential halts some insurance sales through Wells Fargo after ex-employees' whistleblower lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege wrongful termination after urging their employer, Prudential, to take action over seemingly fraudulent sales of life insurance policies by Wells Fargo's retail bank.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo to keep commission retirement accounts under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
Wells Fargo to keep commission retirement accounts under DOL fiduciary rule

Wirehouse says its decision preserves customer choice, and it comes as speculation swirls over the regulation's fate.

By Greg Iacurci
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James scores a duo from Wells Fargo Advisors

Connecticut team manages $230 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG DEC 14, 2016
Advisers help find donor advised funds for clients' charitable dollars

The funds provide donors an immediate tax deduction and an opportunity to guide the funds' investments and their eventual dispersal to charities.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
TAX DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Your credit card choice could make-or-break the bank

The wrong pick can cost you money or a free trip.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Will your career really last into retirement?

Working into your 70s or 80s can be a great idea, but it's also completely unrealistic for many workers who want to stick to their chosen profession.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Clock is ticking on Social Security insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts

It's not the first time the country has faced a Social Security funding crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Three ways 401(k) advisers can demonstrate their value to clients

Retirement plan advisers should be able to provide quantifiable metrics that demonstrate their success.

By Aaron Pottichen
IRA ALERT DEC 08, 2016
Still time to make IRA contributions for 2016

A 2016 IRA contribution can also be recharacterized in 2017, meaning changed from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, or vice versa.

By Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2016
Time for a new Social Security Commission

Clock is ticking on trust fund insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2016
Congress reignites debate over lifetime income disclosures in 401(k) plans

Legislation is being considered to continue a stalled Labor Department effort to require income illustrations on retirement account statements.

By Greg Iacurci
Take 5: Knut Rostad on the DOL fiduciary rule, advisory fees, and his hope for a debate with Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2016
Take 5: Knut Rostad on the DOL fiduciary rule, advisory fees, and his hope for a debate with Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci

Mr. Rostad says RIAs should be much more proactive when it comes to fiduciary.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2016
Why Social Security is crucial to women

Lower incomes and fewer assets in savings plans lead to problems in retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 05, 2016
Muni funds take on water as rates rise

Long durations, low credit quality spell trouble.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2016
Target-date fund managers evolve to capture burgeoning 401(k) market

Over the last several years, TDFs have crafted new strategies and engaged in a marketing bonanza to stand out from the competition.

By Greg Iacurci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2016
How financial advisers get it wrong when discussing insurance with clients

Clients are too often being presented with comparisons of hypothetical values for the in-force policy versus some sales proposal/illustration.

By Barry Flagg