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Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch

The hires come as Raymond James gained the most assets under management through adviser recruitment of any financial firm in the third quarter.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2016
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a steeper path for borrowing costs in 2017, saying inflation expectations have increased “considerably” and suggesting the labor market is tightening.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 13, 2016
Apps to help make business travel easier for financial advisers

A little online research can make the difference between a good and bad experience.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2016
Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule

Initial implementation of the rule is currently scheduled to begin in April.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017

Robo platforms are lifting client expectations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming

Fidelity study finds RIA firm revenue yield fell to 69 basis points last year from between 72 and 73 basis points over the prior four years.

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 12, 2016
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it

The longer the time period, the less likely they are to outperform.

By John Waggoner
Mercer Advisors acquires California RIA Fabian Wealth Strategies
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
Mercer Advisors acquires California RIA Fabian Wealth Strategies

The deal pushes Mercer toward $10 billion in assets under management

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo's FiNet snags two Morgan Stanley advisers with $243 million in client assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2016
Wells Fargo's FiNet snags two Morgan Stanley advisers with $243 million in client assets

By Bruce Kelly
Kellyanne Conway gives advisers some lessons from Trump's victory
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2016
Kellyanne Conway gives advisers some lessons from Trump's victory

Trump's campaign manager said people made the mistake of assuming who the electorate was rather than listening to what the electorate wanted. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209978/trumps-policies-could-be-tough-on-emerging-markets-and-ignite-a&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Trump's policies could be tough on emerging markets </a>) </b></i>

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2016
Anthony Scaramucci headed to White House?

The hedgie, famous for comparing the DOL fiduciary rule to the Dred Scott decision, may be going to work for Donald Trump.

By Bloomberg
Small business optimism soars after Trump victory
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2016
Small business optimism soars after Trump victory

The November reading of the National Federation of Independent Businesses' small business optimism index had its sharpest surge since 2009.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former JP Morgan, RBC brokers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2016
Finra bars former JP Morgan, RBC brokers

Both former brokers settled and refused to testify.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2016
RIAs rank technology spending as top priority amid competition from robo-platforms: Scottrade survey

Technology spending has edged out spending on business growth as the top priority for registered investment advisers, according to a recent survey.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Your credit card choice could make-or-break the bank

The wrong pick can cost you money or a free trip.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Will your career really last into retirement?

Working into your 70s or 80s can be a great idea, but it's also completely unrealistic for many workers who want to stick to their chosen profession.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Clock is ticking on Social Security insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts

It's not the first time the country has faced a Social Security funding crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2016
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra

The regulator said Anthony Mastroianni Jr. churned an elderly client's account at two different brokerages.

By Bruce Kelly