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RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2016
Tax change may mean more money for small business owners

Small businesses stand to attract even more investors with tax-free gains upon the sale of qualified stock.

By Jennifer Friedman
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2016
More millennials avoid reckoning with the Tax Man

The prevalence of student loans, a gig economy and transitory lifestyles makes it difficult for millennials to own up to what they owe and pay back the IRS.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2016
Why financial advisers hate Elizabeth Warren

The senator has emerged as an ardent champion of the DOL fiduciary rule and has used congressional hearings to take on Wall Street and industry regulators alike.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2016
Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?

New paper makes the case for advisers to charge clients flat fees versus fees based on assets given the approaching DOL regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

By Liz Skinner
OPINION SEP 02, 2016
Insurance that advisers will need to cover new fiduciary duties

Fiduciaries have certain responsibilities that trigger liability separate from contract and ordinary tort liability.

By Daniel J. Healy
Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2016
Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits

After recent filings of a dozen lawsuits against university retirement plans, <i>InvestmentNews</i> spoke with the high-profile attorney about the broader world of ERISA fee litigation.

By Greg Iacurci
After bankruptcy, Cetera Financial Group looking to sell Legend Equities Corp.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 02, 2016
After bankruptcy, Cetera Financial Group looking to sell Legend Equities Corp.

Cetera CEO Larry Roth says the company is shedding the RCS Capital name, officially putting the Nicholas Schorsch era behind it.

By Bruce Kelly
How Social Security benefits are calculated
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
How Social Security benefits are calculated

Estimated benefits assume continued earnings through full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES SEP 01, 2016
Investors gobbled up risk assets in August

Plus: The Fed's new spin, Wall Street women dish out career advice, and how to spend away a summer

By Jeff Benjamin
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion

An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Why consistency adds value in retirement investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Why consistency adds value in retirement investing

By Ellie Zhu
Cetera leadership issue could be settled within days
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2016
Cetera leadership issue could be settled within days

CEO Larry Roth acknowledges that the company has been looking at senior management structure.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera advisers in the dark after report that CEO Larry Roth will be replaced by chairman Robert Moore
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2016
Cetera advisers in the dark after report that CEO Larry Roth will be replaced by chairman Robert Moore

The company remains mum about reports that Mr. Roth has been replaced by chairman Robert Moore as CEO. <i>Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160815/BLOG09/160819961/key-principles-to-guide-corporate-governance-procedures-for-the-ibd&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mr. Roth and Mr. Moore discuss the principles they developed for Cetera's board</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2016
Families want details on how much to save for college

Financial planners can help parents decide what they can afford to save and spend

By Liz Skinner
Value strategies defy logic in push past growth stocks
EQUITIES SEP 01, 2016
Value strategies defy logic in push past growth stocks

Pinning the value rally on the Fed, hoping for the best.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2016
Trump corporate tax plan could be a boon for advisory firms

For some advisers who structure their practices so that revenue is reported on their personal income tax returns, Mr. Trump's idea represents a significant tax break.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods

It's essential to be familiar with the many varieties of Medicare enrollment periods so your clients can make the best choices.

By Katy Votava
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule
FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule

More software providers will add or enhance their tools to assist advisers in meeting the regulation's requirements.

By Alessandra Malito
Financial advisers push boundaries of social media
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2016
Financial advisers push boundaries of social media

RIAs, wirehouses exploring new ways of connecting with clients online.

By Christine Idzelis
Direct-sold 529 college savings plans grew faster than adviser-sold plans in 2015
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2016
Direct-sold 529 college savings plans grew faster than adviser-sold plans in 2015

Morningstar reports 529 assets increased 4.3% overall last year, but the direct-sold variety gained market share, to 53.3%.

By Bloomberg