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RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2017
BlackRock, Vanguard on track to manage $20 trillion within a decade

Almost every hedge fund, government and retiree will be a customer of the asset managers.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2017
Two workplace retirement savings bills introduced in House

The legislation would require most employers to offer a defined contribution plan and simplify some retirement savings rules.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2017
Young boomers have some advantages over older counterparts

Better 401(k) plans, low interest rates and extra time to save could help younger cohort reach their retirement goals.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2017
Younger baby boomers face hurdles as they approach retirement

A lack of pensions, higher college costs for children and aging parents are among the challenges that may keep them from enjoying their golden years.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2017
Last chance for retirees to save on drug costs

Medicare Part D open enrollment ends Dec. 7.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2017
Senate tax bill is a hike on retail investors

The FIFO mandate favors investment companies, not real people, and should be removed.

By Jon Stein
RIA NEWS DEC 01, 2017
Four-person hybrid group leaves SII for Commonwealth

Midwest Financial Group in Wisconsin manages $186 million.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2017
Unions could be 'next frontier' for retirement plan litigation

New excessive-fee suit alleges multiemployer plan covering more than 27,000 participants breached its duties under retirement law.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2017
Senate tax bill has something for every Republican to hate

Tax hike provisions and survival of the estate tax are big sources of ire.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2017
Last chance for clients to save on drug costs

Medicare Part D open enrollment ends Dec. 7.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2017
New RIA aggregator enters 401(k) market

Hub International jumped in two months ago, and already has acquired a shop with $2.5 billion in plan assets.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2017
Wells Fargo team managing $1B in Anchorage, Alaska moves to Baird

Three veterans collectively have 70 years of industry experience.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 30, 2017
Former Valic broker Craig Edward Lewis barred for no-show

Finra was investigating whether he engaged in prohibited sales activities.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 30, 2017
States may strengthen rules for selling annuities

Under a draft proposal being considered by insurance commissioners, agents would be required to put "the interests of the consumer first and foremost."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2017
Bitcoin price breaks $10,000. Here's what history tells us comes next.

Loosely defined, a bubble is a rapid increase in an asset price that's not substantiated by its fundamentals.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2017
State of the long-term care insurance industry

The future is brighter than the storm clouds of the past

By David O'Leary
RIA NEWS NOV 30, 2017
LPL retains $1.1B Discovery Financial

After losing many National Planning Corp. affiliates, company touts the 'keep.'

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 29, 2017
Have annuity sales bottomed out?

Annuity sales have hit a 15-year low, primarily due to the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2017
Bitcoin price breaks $10,000. Here's what history tells us comes next.

Loosely defined, a bubble is a rapid increase in an asset price that's not substantiated by its fundamentals.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2017
Morningstar: Small-employer retirement plans need legislative fixes

Using 'open MEPs' and auto-IRAs might close the coverage gap and reduce plan costs.

By Greg Iacurci