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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2017
Rich retirees reluctant to spend cash

On average and adjusting for inflation, retirees are entering their 80s richer than they were in their 60s and 70s.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2017
Would Trump's tax plan make your mortgage break worthless?

Only the wealthiest homeowners would benefit from itemizing.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 18, 2017
Indexed, variable annuity sales slump as DOL fiduciary rule looms

Uncertainty around the rule may be contributing to tentativeness from advisers and distributors.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 18, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents, lawmakers call for further delay at House hearing

Opponents cite new evidence of harm to small account holders

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 17, 2017
Finra set to invest more in examiner training, provide more clarity on enforcement choices

CEO Robert Cook responds to concerns he's hearing during listening tour, Finra360 initiative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2017
D.A. Davidson advisers managing $177 million leave for Raymond James

Ken Robbins and two-person team join firm's employee unit in Los Angeles.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAY 17, 2017
LPL leads a big quarter for broker-dealer moves

Two whopper transitions drive up the average team size to $269M AUM.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAY 17, 2017
Markets fall in reaction to Trump turmoil

Shares across Europe extended declines following new revelations about undisclosed contacts between Trump's campaign and the Kremlin.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAY 17, 2017
Finra fines Merrill Lynch $650,000 for bond trading violations

Regulator censures firm for handling of customer orders for nonconvertible preferred securities

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2017
401(k) managed account competition heats up as Fidelity expands reach

Fidelity, responding to demand for fiduciary services, will be competing with third-party providers such as Financial Engines and Morningstar for distribution.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2017
Why rich retirees are so reluctant to spend their money

Even as retirees live longer, healthier lives, they've become more pessimistic about the economy, the stock market, and their own financial situation.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2017
Courts' interpretations of 401(k) fiduciary laws are changing

The prudence requirement in being gauged based on the portfolio in aggregate but also on individual investment options.

By Bloomberg
Changing state residency: Tax planning headaches and opportunities
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2017
Changing state residency: Tax planning headaches and opportunities

Residency rules can be very complicated, and states can be aggressive in taxing former residents.

By Tim Steffen
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2017
Broker-dealers try to hold the line on advisory and wrap account fees

As the DOL fiduciary rule puts pressure on fees, B-Ds will have to make the case why their services justify what they are charging their clients.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2017
Broker-dealers are seeing a cut in annual SIPC assessments; will advisers see the same?

The Securities Investor Protection Corp. has replenished its coffers from the financial crisis and is now cutting its assessments to B-Ds. Will the savings stop there?

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 16, 2017
Finra chairman John Brennan says DOL rule has raised standard for financial advice

Says fiduciary rule will become the 'way business is done' — even if it is repealed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2017
UBS veteran and $178 million team exit for Baird

Jeffrey Tolbert will manage firm's Oak Brook, Ill., office.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security Administration steps up online security
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2017
Social Security Administration steps up online security

Starting June 10, verification code required to access personal accounts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2017
Fidelity's approach to DOL fiduciary rule rankles some 401(k) advisers

The largest record keeper is being more aggressive than its peers in pushing fiduciary services for retirement plans and participants, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci
Oppenheimer & Co. loses $420M broker, manager to Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2017
Oppenheimer & Co. loses $420M broker, manager to Raymond James

Philadelphia-based Richard Grobman leaves with branch's administrative manager.

By InvestmentNews