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RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2017
Should America's upper-middle class take the biggest tax hit?

Under the House bill, they would be hurt more than the middle class and the super rich.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2017
Women can help themselves and other women in financial advice

First off, speak up and take credit for accomplishments.

By Hollie Fagan
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2017
Broker protocol for recruiting a boon for clients

New research finds advisers whose firms have joined the agreement take better care of customers.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2017
Raymond James executives call on industry to keep broker protocol

Also ask firms to pay for the administration of the protocol to 'ensure its longevity and relevance.'

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2017
Tax reform: Retirement industry dodges bullet as Senate and House bills advance

Concerns over strict limits on pre-tax 401(k) savings and the upending of non-qualified deferred compensation plans are receding.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2017
Finra bars no-show ex-Woodbury rep

Regulator wanted to investigate Robert Hoffmann's trading recommendations.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2017
Advisers ignore 'responsible investing' at their own risk

Women, millennials and those worth at least $10 million are the biggest fans of SRI or ESG strategies, says Nuveen's Marcus Valesco.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2017
How to discuss philanthropy with wealthy clients

It's about asking the right questions, not about wowing them with answers.

By Phil Cubeta
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2017
2018 Medicare changes will erase Social Security COLAs for many

Some high earners could keep the full value of their COLAs and see no change to their Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 16, 2017
Financial Focus takes $446 million in assets from NPC to Securities America

Women-owned Carlsbad, Calif.-based firm specializes in serving women.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
Finra bars ex-broker for private securities deals

Jerry Lou Guttman was with United Planners' Financial Services.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
U.S. economic expectations hit 3-month high

Consumer Comfort Index showed 35% of respondents saying that the economy is improving, while just 27% say it's deteriorating.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
Betterment launches 'free' charitable-giving platform

Robo-software provider lets investors donate directly from their accounts, and will not charge charities with less than $1 million on the platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2017
Boost retirement income with home equity

Including a reverse mortgage can update the 4% withdrawal rule strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
'Affiliation arbitrage' is a bad reason to go RIA

Compliance and opportunity costs are just two reasons why trying to sidestep brokerages may not be in the best interests of advisers and clients.

By Rich Whitworth
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
New York financier Lynn Tilton faces new fraud charges over distressed companies

The founder of Patriarch Partners is accused of withholding funds after portfolio defaults.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 16, 2017
UBS raising client fees, factoring in liabilities

Next year, some clients will see higher annual fees unless they have $2 million in assets and liabilities across accounts, or alter their accounts to gain fee waivers.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2017
HSAs next cash cow for 401(k) plan advisers: expert

'It is one of the areas that will be the rocket booster in 2018,' suggests consultant Peter Stahl.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH NOV 15, 2017
Betterment launches 'free' charitable-giving platform

Robo-software provider lets investors donate directly from their accounts, and will not charge charities with less than $1 million on the platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2017
Fidelity's eMoney Advisor partners with Schwab

Tech vendor says, professional rivalry aside, integration with Schwab's OpenView Gateway upholds its commitment to support advisers regardless of where they custody assets.

By Ryan W. Neal