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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2017
Finra says BB&T overcharged retirement plans, charities

Firm censured, agrees to provide remediation to clients affected.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2017
Wells Fargo adviser jumps to Kingsview

Peter Hiltz will open the first Cincinnati office for the Oregon-based RIA.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2017
Medicare surcharge notices are shocking retirees

Selling a home or securities can push clients into a higher income tier, triggering premium increases.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2017
Blockchain will change the advisory business—someday

Faster, safer and cheaper financial transactions will reduce the need for middle men.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2017
Wentworth buys Purshe Kaplan Sterling

Holding company seeks to acquire more IBD shops as M&A deals continue to heat up in 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2017
As cash flows to companies after tax reform, here's how to invest

Take advantage of a likely pickup in mergers and acquisitions through financial services funds and bank stocks.

By John Waggoner
RESOURCES IRA ALERT DEC 05, 2017
Avoid year-end RMD errors on retirement plans

Advisers should understand how rules on IRA rollovers and aggregation affect clients.

By Ed Slott
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2017
Broker-dealer M&A: Is your firm next?

These three consolidation types can have the biggest impact on advisers.

By Jodie Papike
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 04, 2017
Texas broker-dealer that sold troubled REIT to close

IMS was the wholesaler in charge of selling United Development Funding IV, which is under investigation by the FBI.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2017
Wells Fargo adviser managing $219 million joins Ameriprise

Michael Huffman moves to employee channel in Mesa, Ariz.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 01, 2017
Four-person hybrid group leaves SII for Commonwealth

Midwest Financial Group in Wisconsin manages $186 million.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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
ADVISOR NEWS 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