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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Almost half of near-retirees fail basic Social Security quiz

More than half of those surveyed have not yet created an online Social Security account

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAY 15, 2018
Advisers and clients agree: Life's better in the wealth management ecosystem

The objective is developing superior client solutions while creating an environment worthy of advisers' and associates' best efforts.

By Steve Gresham
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2018
Team managing $180 million switches from LPL to Commonwealth

Three-adviser TL Financial Group is based in Southgate, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Wells Fargo struggles to attract 401(k) business in wake of banking scandals

Advisers say clients are wary of selecting Wells Fargo for record-keeping and investment-management services due to reputational risk.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2018
Finra sheds more light on how it determines fine amounts

A footnote in regulator's settlement letter to Fifth Third outlines factors affecting the size of the fine.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2018
Serial RIA entrepreneur Peter Raimondi starts third firm

Dakota Wealth Management kicks off with $600 million in assets

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2018
LPL closing Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform

Some LPL advisers feel the firm is offering less support to retirement plan specialist advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers must manage retirees' aversion to risk with behavioral finance skills

Advisers should be ready to prepare older clients for an altered game plan.

By crain-api
IRA ALERT MAY 11, 2018
Divorce 2019: How to use IRAs and 401(k)s to ease future alimony planning

A change in the tax law could now help both parties.

By Ed Slott
RIA NEWS MAY 11, 2018
Now you can rent blue-chip art for your walls

Dealers, collectors and financiers are trying to monetize art in ways that transcend merely buying or selling.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends at age 64

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2018
Adviser's Consultant: Building a flexible succession plan

At 74, Jack Hillis can retire or work till he 'croaks,' knowing his clients will be taken care of.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Insurers becoming more stringent with long-term-care policies

This is both good and bad news for advisers — clients may be declined coverage more often, but those with policies may see fewer rate hikes.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2018
Finra bars broker it was investigating for taking customer funds

James Knee allegedly misappropriated funds from clients at Ameriprise and Voya.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 10, 2018
How investors can spot market bubbles

The height of skyscrapers and record prices at art auctions can provide clues.

By John Waggoner
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction

The tax reform law's two significant changes to the way taxpayers deduct interest on loans related to their home both contain exceptions

By Tim Steffen
OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 10, 2018
With female managing partner in the wings, Edward Jones emphasizes diversity

Penny Pennington, who's been named to succeed Jim Weddle at the start of next year, will join a handful of women in top positions at large financial firms

By Bruce Kelly
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski