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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
How advisers can navigate ESG investing in 401(k) plans

Despite shifting tones from presidential administrations, advisers can still safely apply ESG factors in investment decisions.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
Should 401(k) advisers limit their roster of record keepers?

Advisers must weigh pros such as ease and efficiency against drawbacks like client risk and less leverage.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 11, 2018
First Allied rep fired for violating sales policies barred by Finra

Sean Aaron Brady failed to cooperate with Finra's investigation into the circumstances of his termination.

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 11, 2018
Clock ticking for RIAs to self-report sales of high-fee mutual fund share classes

SEC offers favorable settlement terms through Monday to investment advisers who acknowledge they didn't use the lower-fee option available in a fund.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2018
Diversity & Inclusion Awards Rising Star

By Ellie Zhu
Biggest RIA gainers
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2018
Biggest RIA gainers

$1B+ fee-only RIAs ranked by year-over-year growth in total assets.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2018
Largest fee-only RIAs

Ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS JUN 08, 2018
Tax planning doesn't stop on Tax Day

Studies show that a tax-efficient approach to investing can boost incremental after-tax returns.

By Paul R. Samuelson
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 08, 2018
Advisers encourage investors to take fiduciary into their own hands

Committee for the Fiduciary Standard tells public to demand their financial advisers sign an oath.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2018
Conflicts of interest on SEC's radar

A consistent priority during Securities and Exchange Commission exams is looking at disclosure of conflicts of interest.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 08, 2018
Research Affiliates targets advisers

Company is rolling out new research papers and tools aimed at helping the advice industry.

By John Waggoner
OPINION JUN 08, 2018
Why saying goodbye to your clients and business is hard

Advisers should consider the challenges they may face when retiring, as many find this transition to be harder than they anticipated

By Joni Youngwirth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2018
Rich kids banking on their inheritance for retirement security

Survey of "mass affluent" Americans reveals that young people view parents' wealth as safety net.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2018
Adviser team managing $340 million at UBS goes indie with Kestra

Jeffrey Boudjouk, two other advisers and assistant set up hybrid in Rhode Island.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS JUN 07, 2018
Veteran Wells Fargo adviser heads to RBC

James M. Aid is the first financial adviser hired at RBC's Nashville office.

By Sarah Min
FIXED INCOME JUN 07, 2018
Yield curve points to recession in about 22 months

Guggenheim's Scott Minerd explains: The flatter curve is a bad sign, and Fed hikes are likely to result in more flattening.

By Bloomberg
ETFS JUN 07, 2018
Focus on fiduciary boosts ETFs

Pricing transparency and the shift toward fee-based advice are benefiting exchange-traded funds, BlackRock executive says.

By Jeff Benjamin
Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross
OPINION JUN 07, 2018
Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross

The factors Magellan's manager uses to beat the index can be accessed more cheaply via ETFs.

By Nir Kaissar