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RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2017
Trump's tax cuts would cost $7.8 trillion and go mostly to wealthy

About 40% of the tax cut would go to the top 1% of earners, who'd see an average after-tax gain of 17.8%, new study says.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2017
SEC's Jay Clayton makes fiduciary duty a priority, acknowledges issue is 'complex'

In his first major speech as agency chairman, he says a guiding principle is 'long-term interests of Mr. and Ms. 401(k).'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2017
Rep. Wagner drafts bill to kill DOL fiduciary rule, replace it with best-interest standard

Legislation would require brokers to 'avoid, disclose or otherwise reasonably manage' conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2017
Merrill Lynch loses $1 billion Beverly Hills team

Matthew Calenza forms Boulevard Family Wealth RIA.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2017
A $200 million Wells Fargo rep forms RIA

James Denholm III launches IronBridge Private Wealth in Austin.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2017
Northeast Securities to pay $1.8 million in Finra arbitration claim

Claimants wanted $3 million for alleged fraud, churning and negligence in bond trades

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2017
GOP to keep Obamacare taxes on wealthy in latest health-care bill: sources

Though the House version would repeal the 3.8 percent tax on net investment income and 0.9 percent Medicare surtax, the Senate is trying to win over moderate holdouts.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2017
With fiduciary rule in place, two broker-dealers cut adviser compensation

LPL is eliminating some bonuses, while Raymond James is trimming compensation in its employee channel for those producing more than $300,000 in revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2017
American Airlines reaches $22 million settlement in 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit

The settlement, if approved, would be among the largest in cases alleging enrichment due to use of proprietary investments.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2017
Fund manager MFS sued for self-dealing in its 401(k) plans

The plaintiff claims the plans were "loaded" with proprietary mutual funds, and 98% of the investable assets were held in company-affiliated investments.

By Greg Iacurci
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2017
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers

Eligibility rules are more lenient for the survivors of young workers because of their brief careers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2017
Health-insurance reform uncertainty hampers advisers' ability to counsel to clients

Advisers preparing new financial plans are flying blind when it comes to clients' health-care needs.

By crain-api
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2017
Buffett's $9 billion purchase shines new light on utility sector

The acquisition is a vote of confidence in the utility sector's ability to deliver a steady, predictable flow of income .

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2017
5 ways to ensure an HSA isn't subject to ERISA

Employers can avoid headaches by not exercising control over the health savings account process.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession

Growth has lagged outside of the nation's largest cities in New York, California and Florida.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
How did the DOL fiduciary rule change the world for 401(k) advisers?

The rule is a blip for elite plan advisers, but there are a number of ways inexperienced advisers are reacting.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Health savings accounts becoming the new IRAs

Tax advantages lead to investing and the need for financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2017
Fidelity, American Century adopting new TDF fee tactic as cost pressures grow

The firms, which focus on active management, are seeking flexibility to lower fund fees.

By Greg Iacurci