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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2017
10 ways to put extra cash to work to bolster your finances

Certified financial planners offer practical suggestions for using excess cash to get in better financial shape.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule changes not one size fits all

Broker-dealer changes affect how advisers can do business.

By Jodie Papike
OPINION MAR 29, 2017
Pooled employer plans set to dominate small 401(k) market

By Fred Barstein
RIA NEWS MAR 29, 2017
Broker faces sanctions after alleged email fraud: Finra

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2017
Merrill Lynch shakes up wealth management organization, leadership roles

Two division executives, Don Plaus and Ben Prince, were tapped for new leadership roles and the number of divisions for advisers was cut from 10 to six

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS MAR 29, 2017
Advisers managing $463 million join Ameriprise

Six-person group in Atlanta leaves Next Financial; duo in New Jersey leaves UBS.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2017
Put the Dow's losing streak in perspective for clients

Despite gains Tuesday, the recent consecutive stock market drops provide prep for conversations during the next downturn.

By John Waggoner
FINTECH MAR 28, 2017
Salesforce adds CRM features to help advisers grow businesses

One new business tool highlights client opportunities

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 28, 2017
Department of Labor's fiduciary rule blamed for insurers' massive hit on variable annuity sales

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2017
UBS team in Lexington, Ky. leaves to form RIA

Trio that managed $113 million creates Wallace Hart Capital Management.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2017
Record keeper Empower jumps into HSA market, as Fidelity expands

Some view an enhanced participant experience as the "next battleground" for retirement plan record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
Professors give themselves a 'B' in financial literacy
RIA NEWS MAR 28, 2017
Professors give themselves a 'B' in financial literacy

Almost half of Gen X faculty feels inexperienced in investing, Fidelity survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 27, 2017
Tontines could be making a comeback, providing alternative for retirement income

Re-engineered, investment vehicles could provide alternative for retirement income.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2017
Brokers riled by overlapping enforcement penalties from multiple regulators

With several agencies patrolling the same beat, advisers and firms can be hit with numerous sanctions for a single infraction.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2017
LPL loses $200M team to HighTower St. Louis

Rogers & Co. Wealth Management will join the former Archer Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 27, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors' Intuitive Investor robo-adviser technology files ADV registration

The service, which will be launched as a pilot program for customers in June, will require a minimum investment of $10,000 and charge 50 basis points.

By Bloomberg
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims

Despite longer waits and declining service, checks are safe - for now.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Tips for managing clients' health care expenses in retirement

Financial advisers should incorporate health care planning into their practices.

By Jamie Hopkins
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2017
Change in Washington shouldn't include cutting tax deferrals

Removing the tax savings element of workplace retirement plans would surely make saving less appealing.

By crain-api
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2017
Advisers must find their "unfair advantage" - Canter

Planning, merging and consolidation are the way to grow.

By Jeff Benjamin