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RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2018
Stock market sell-off: Takeaways to share with clients

Those hoping the mini-crash will solve the active vs. passive debate will have to wait a bit longer. But advisers who touted the advantages of diversification have lots to crow about.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 06, 2018
Bitcoin bubble burst raises concerns from lawmakers, regulators about investors

Senate panel questions SEC's Clayton on cryptocurrency's staggering rise and fall, which has dwarfed the stock market drop.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2018
Stock market reaction: Investment managers interpret Dow plunge

Monday's largest intraday point drop ever sparks lots of comments on what's ahead.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2018
Eight brokerage firms urge CFP Board to delay new fiduciary standards

Ameriprise, AXA Advisors, Edward Jones, LPL, Morgan Stanley, RBC, Wells Fargo and UBS call on organization to stand down until SEC proposes its own rule later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2018
LPL rep managing $186 million joins Ameriprise

Neil Bailey and team switch to employee channel in Cincinnati.

By InvestmentNews
EQUITIES FEB 05, 2018
Time to add commodities to client portfolios?

The combination of low unemployment and fast economic growth could spell gains.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2018
Most defined-contribution executives not aware of their fiduciary duties

Recent surveys highlight troubling gaps that reduce operational efficiency and increase risks of ERISA lawsuits.

By Robert Steyer
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2018
Pass-through provision could inspire creative tax planning

Possible strategies include combining multiple businesses into a single entity.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Timing is crucial for Social Security and Medicare

Picking the wrong date could cost you benefits or trigger penalties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Behind the scenes on the world's biggest cruise

Code words, subliminal messaging and extra ketchup for Americans.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 02, 2018
Disclosure not the solution for a fiduciary standard, industry reps agree

Executives representing RIAs and brokers said they expect to see the SEC come up with a proposal this year, but not adoption.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 02, 2018
In case of Ariel v. Ariel, the little Ariel triumphs

RIA that was sued by asset manager wins case on appeal

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2018
UBS adviser managing $200 million moves to Alex. Brown

Andrew Hutcheson joins Raymond James unit in Los Angeles.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
The verdict is in on standing desks

You burn more calories standing than sitting — but not that many.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2018
Dow tumbles 665 points in biggest plunge since 2016

Worsening bond rout stirs angst of accelerated rate-hike.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES FEB 01, 2018
Morgan Stanley sued for racial bias

Suit from former wealth manager comes a decade after the bank's settlement of class-action discrimination lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2018
Number of RIA deals down in 2017, new report says

TD Ameritrade Institutional's latest benchmarking report blamed the distraction of the tax reform bill for a slowdown in the fourth quarter.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH FEB 01, 2018
Why technology transformations fail

Lessons learned while replacing the bulk of a firm's systems, simultaneously.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2018
LPL Financial signs up 953 NPH advisers and $34.4 billion in assets

Broker-dealer says it is on track to bring over 70% of NPH revenue as part of its acquisition.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2018
Edelman launches initiative to get D.C. to focus on retirement security

The investment adviser has joined forces with a Washington think tank, but their effort must overcome partisan gridlock.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.