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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch rep managing $150 million moves to Raymond James

Boston-based Phil Closuit joins the firm's employee broker-dealer.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2018
40 Under 40 is back — nominate your best now

Sharp minds. Engaging personalities. We're searching for the advice industry's up-and-comers — and we need your help

By FGabriel
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
High-income professionals could exploit a tax loophole designed for farmers

Organizing themselves as cooperatives could allow them to qualify for the pass-through deduction

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2018
Sen. Warren introduces bill targeting unpaid Finra arbitration awards

Legislation directs the regulator to use fines to establish a pool of money to cover shortfalls.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
How nuns got Wells Fargo to address its ethical lapses

Group of investors withdraws a shareholder proposal after bank agrees to prepare report on root causes of its scandal.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 05, 2018
Fidelity sues former rep, Merrill Lynch for soliciting clients

Fidelity claims Christopher Corcoran's conduct threatens approximately 200 Fidelity client households, representing more than $528 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2018
Chipping away at entitlement reform

Chained CPI, increased means testing for Medicare and a proposed new payroll tax point to future action.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2018
Mercer acquires $420 million Traust Sollus

New York RIA, which began as CPA firm, maintains tax orientation as a wealth manager.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 05, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker accused of accepting loans from clients

Michael Ralby declined to take part in the investigation, leading to the regulator's action.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.

By crain-api
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2018
US Treasury, IRS seek to close loophole sought out by hedge-fund managers

Regulations will be issued barring use of S corporations to avoid paying higher taxes on carried-interest profits.

By Bloomberg
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

Increased use of annuities and reverse mortgages could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 02, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley, UBS advisers prevail in TRO claims

The key to whether exiting brokers can beat temporary restraining orders from wirehouses is how they handle client information.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2018
BlackRock exploring funds that exclude gun makers, retailers

The world's largest asset manager is working with clients who want to eliminate exposure to firearms.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Warren, Daines bill would help establish a database for orphaned 401(k) accounts

National database would allow workers to check for forgotten 401(k) money after a job change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Pension risk transfers swelled nearly 70% in 2017

Employers have increasingly offloaded their pension liabilities to insurance companies as pensions have become costly to keep on the books.

By Greg Iacurci