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Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2019
Medicare and the high cost of prescription drugs

There is no annual limit on out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Reset your thinking for 2019
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 26, 2019
Reset your thinking for 2019

Stocks are forward-looking; investors should be, too.

By Damian Ornani
Most economists see U.S. recession by 2021
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
Most economists see U.S. recession by 2021

Majority also expect the Fed to continue raising rates this year, survey shows.

By Bloomberg
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2019
Warburg Pincus to buy majority stake in Kestra Financial

Current owner Stone Point Capital, Kestra management and some advisers will retain equity positions in the indie B-D.

By Greg Iacurci
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2019
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Fidelity allegedly pockets tens of millions of dollars a year from the undisclosed kickbacks, at the expense of its retirement clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 25, 2019
Bank of America said to drop Merrill Lynch name from investment bank

The bank's wealth management unit will use the name Merrill going forward.

By Bloomberg
UBS team managing $738 million near Detroit leaves for Raymond James
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
UBS team managing $738 million near Detroit leaves for Raymond James

Eleven-member group will join RJ's employee unit in Birmingham, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
All robo, no advice
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 25, 2019
All robo, no advice

Robo-advisers are here to stay but it's valid to criticize their limited planning options.

By Anders Jones
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2019
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say

NASAA asserts industry support of proposal proves it needs to be beefed up.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

By crain-api
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
What advisers can do to help older clients start a new business

From crafting a budget to serving as a sounding board, financial advisers can play an important role.

By Greg Iacurci
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2019
Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline

Financial advisers are a valuable resource during trying times, and are in a unique position to help clients navigate the situation while minimizing the financial damage.

By Greg Iacurci
Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2019
Should you name a trust as an IRA beneficiary?

Is naming beneficiaries outright or naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary better for your clients? Find out in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan could be hard to oust — here's why
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan could be hard to oust — here's why

Poaching a replacement from one of the bank's few peers would probably be costly.

By Bloomberg
Is Reg BI headed for the courts?
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
Is Reg BI headed for the courts?

Investment advisers might assert unfair competition if 'best interest' and 'fiduciary' terminology merge while standards differ.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

By Jeff Benjamin
Cross-selling can be lucrative — and dangerous — for big brokerages
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 21, 2019
Cross-selling can be lucrative — and dangerous — for big brokerages

Merrill embraces it, while Wells Fargo has moved away from the practice.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity profit hits record even as assets fall
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2019
Fidelity profit hits record even as assets fall

The mutual fund giant's assets under management fell 1% last year, but its revenue rose 12%.

By Bloomberg