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Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker terminated for allegedly asking a client for a loan
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2018
Finra bars former Wells Fargo broker terminated for allegedly asking a client for a loan

The Texas-based financial adviser failed to participate in regulator's investigation.

By Sarah Min
Former hedge funder seeks to improve ESG investing
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2018
Former hedge funder seeks to improve ESG investing

Ethan Powell wants environmental, social and governance models to be built hand-in-hand with specific charities.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity breaks through $2 trillion in retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
Fidelity breaks through $2 trillion in retirement assets

Record keeper widens the gap between itself and the bulk of its 401(k) competitors.

By Greg Iacurci
The biggest obstacle to America's retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
The biggest obstacle to America's retirement security

Senior executives aren't convinced of the importance of company retirement plans.

By Fred Barstein
Transamerica entities to pay $97 million to investors over model portfolio snafus
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2018
Transamerica entities to pay $97 million to investors over model portfolio snafus

SEC says that Transamerica units failed to inform investors that certain investment models were flawed and did not work as planned.

By Bruce Kelly
Some public employees face Social Security hurdles
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2018
Some public employees face Social Security hurdles

Pension offsets reduce Social Security benefits, but some qualify for exceptions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finding the right nudge for your clients
OPINION AUG 27, 2018
Finding the right nudge for your clients

Advisers are using insights from behavioral economics and social psychology to steer people's decisions in a direction that should benefit them.

By Alain Samson and Prasad Ramani
Top private placement manager GPB to restate financial statements of certain funds
ALTERNATIVES AUG 24, 2018
Top private placement manager GPB to restate financial statements of certain funds

Private placements have far fewer regulatory standards to adhere to than publicly listed companies.

By Bruce Kelly
New York taxpayers have four-day window to try to beat SALT cap
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2018
New York taxpayers have four-day window to try to beat SALT cap

IRS regulations announced this week don't take effect until after Monday.

By Bloomberg
Alternative minimum tax a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2018
Alternative minimum tax a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss

Last year's overhaul is expected to slash the number of taxpayers subject to the AMT

By Tim Steffen
401(k) advisers see student loan benefits as next 'evolution'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2018
401(k) advisers see student loan benefits as next 'evolution'

IRS points way toward coupling repayment programs with employer retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 23, 2018
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman

If confirmed by full Senate, Republican would restore commission to full strength until December.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 23, 2018
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers

Growing pressure on fees and disclosures drives fund industry limits on C-share investing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Here are the best frequent-flyer programs
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2018
Here are the best frequent-flyer programs

Survey shows many loyalty program members are confused about how their program works

By Bloomberg
Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?
IRA ALERT AUG 23, 2018
Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?

A new phenomenon may signal a trend in which IRAs play a bigger role in divorce settlements.

By Ed Slott
Retroactive Social Security benefits: Everything you need to know
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2018
Retroactive Social Security benefits: Everything you need to know

Rules specify who qualifies for back benefits based on age and filing status.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2018
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages

James E. Grimes accused Trustmont Financial of breaching fiduciary duty in a case related to two annuity exchanges and a private REIT.

By Sarah Min
New group aims to improve negative view of annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 23, 2018
New group aims to improve negative view of annuities

Two dozen insurance companies and mutual fund firms form the new group to reframe perceptions and boost product awareness.

By Greg Iacurci
Historic bull market has advisers rethinking risk
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2018
Historic bull market has advisers rethinking risk

Financial advisers reduce allocations to stocks, but keep aggressive buying on track

By Jeff Benjamin
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 23, 2018
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations

Capital Investment Group allegedly failed to supervise an agent who solicited money from clients for his own business ventures.

By Bloomberg