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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 01, 2017
Harvey may be among the world's most costly recent catastrophes

Risk modeler estimates up to $90 billion in losses

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2017
Connecting with Millennial Clients

By John Fencil
RIA NEWS AUG 31, 2017
Wells Fargo increases fake-account estimate 67% to 3.5 million

Revised tally covers a longer period, going back to 2009

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
The 5 biggest threats and opportunities for 401(k) advisers

Declining fees and record keepers pose strong headwinds, while plan design and participant engagement could be boons for business.

By Fred Barstein
RIA NEWS AUG 31, 2017
SEC charges Navellier & Associates with fraud

The regulator said the Reno adviser's marketing materials misrepresented returns.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Trump administration targets class-action right in DOL fiduciary rule, but other legal avenues could remain for investors

If the best-interest contract remains in some form, action could switch to state courts; Finra still allows class actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
When automatic enrollment doesn't make sense for 401(k) plans

High rates of employee turnover and inefficient administration by an employer should give advisers pause before implementing the plan-design feature.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2017
Financial industry steps up in Harvey's wake

Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2017
America's jobs engine keeps defying forecasts for 2017 slowdown

August payrolls may have grown by as much as 200,000

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Rollins Inc. 401(k) participant sues Morningstar, Prudential over alleged RICO violations

Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'

By Pensions & Investments
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2017
Why gold is less of a haven these days

Monetary policies and cryptocurrencies have eroded its traditional function

By Mohamed A. El-Erian
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
RIAs weigh pros and cons of offering trust services

With demand limited, most advisers outsource it to lawyers and accountants, but some see value in adding it to their menu of services.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Agency says it will come up with new ways to comply during delay period

Labor Department says it also needs more time to look at any 'undue burden' the rule may cause.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2017
Most plan sponsors like their advisers, but 38% want to switch, says Fidelity

Survey finds top concerns are reducing plan expenses and managing fiduciary responsibilities.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
Lincoln Financial loses $300 million, 20 reps to ProEquities

Summit Financial ends 17-year relationship with Lincoln Financial.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
IRS provides 401(k) tax relief due to Hurricane Harvey

The tax agency provided similar relief to victims of Sandy in 2012.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
Trump kicks off effort to sell a tax plan that is short on details

Urges Congress not to miss "once-in-a-generation opportunity."

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
XY Planning Network launches TAMP for young investors

Platform designed to serve its members' next-generation clients will incorporate robo-advice and socially responsible investing options.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Merrill team managing $311 million goes hybrid

Scottsdale, Ariz., duo affiliates with LPL and Stratos Wealth Partners.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Former HSBC broker barred for alleged senior scam

Finra says Jaime Rodriguez bought two apartments with $200,000 from blind, elderly customer.

By InvestmentNews