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RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule limiting DCIO support to plan advisers in unexpected ways

Absent commissions, asset managers are having a tough time seeing how much business 401(k) advisers are giving them.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2017
Wells Fargo sees big TDF outflows from mutual funds

The Wells Fargo Target 2020 Fund (WFOBX) ranks in the bottom 15% among peers when looking at five-year total returns.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2017
403(b) advisers disappointed with TIAA, but say other providers are 'way worse'

Financial incentives and poor products run rampant in the non-ERISA 403(b) realm, especially for educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade, according to advisers

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2017
Retired Morgan Stanley rep fined for unsuitable advice

Timothy Gibbons over-concentrated elderly clients in energy investment.

By InvestmentNews
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
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
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
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
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
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2017
Finra bars no-show ex-Woodbury rep

Regulator wanted to investigate Robert Hoffmann's trading recommendations.

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

Jerry Lou Guttman was with United Planners' Financial Services.

By InvestmentNews
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
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
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
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
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