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Calculating Social Security survivor amounts
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2018
Calculating Social Security survivor amounts

What happens to the survivor if a worker dies before claiming benefits?

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC's latest on fiduciary: Advisers can customize individual client agreements
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2018
SEC's latest on fiduciary: Advisers can customize individual client agreements

Disclosure and informed consent can limit services, allow third-party pay.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wall Street could be facing fewer fines in 2019 as lone SEC Democrat leaves
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2018
Wall Street could be facing fewer fines in 2019 as lone SEC Democrat leaves

By Bloomberg
Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 19, 2018
Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients

Absence of Santa Claus rally triggers talk of bear markets and recession.

By Jeff Benjamin
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2018
New bill links 401(k) matches to student loan payments

The legislation 'has legs' given that retirement policy debates will be front and center in Congress next year.

By Greg Iacurci
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2018
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers

It's crucial for advisers to kick the tires thoroughly on any potential transition, starting with questions about the firm's capabilities, products, support and financials.

By Bloomberg
Retirement savings legislation dies in lame-duck Congress
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2018
Retirement savings legislation dies in lame-duck Congress

Proponents hope bill will be re-introduced early next year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2018
SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources

Regulators are making inquiries into GPB and the broker-dealers that sold their fund shares, according to sources.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL loses $325M firm to Commonwealth, picks up $400M firm from Cadaret Grant
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2018
LPL loses $325M firm to Commonwealth, picks up $400M firm from Cadaret Grant

The loss of Daley Financial Partners will be filled by the addition of Wellesley Financial Planners.

By Ryan W. Neal
ETrade launches national adviser referral network
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2018
ETrade launches national adviser referral network

Giving advisers access to millions of retail investors expands the discount brokerage's move into the custodial space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered

Investors will be watching the Fed's commentary Wednesday to see what policymakers have to say about the market volatility

By Bloomberg
Expanding field of behavioral science provides key insights for advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 18, 2018
Expanding field of behavioral science provides key insights for advisers

Behavioral finance techniques can help them guide their clients to make not only better investment decisions but healthier financial choices overall.

By Bloomberg
How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2018
How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants

The DOL hasn't issued concrete guidance on the issue, but there are hints on how to avoid trouble.

By Fred Reish
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry

Insured Retirement Institute says insurer's move to shore up its finances may create negative perception that harms annuity industry.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2018
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions

Wirehouse joins handful of other firms seeking to prevent insurer from cutting off flow of adviser trails.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2018
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems

Securities and banking regulators are continuing to focus on anti-money laundering procedures and policies.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

The combined Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund will create a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

By Jeff Benjamin
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion

Record level is more than double the $675 billion outstanding in 2009 at the end of recession.

By Bloomberg
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping

Uncertainty looms, but there may be some good news ahead for taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening

New account opening process falls short of what advisers call true "straight-through processing" of new accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal