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INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 01, 2017
Buffer annuities, an index-variable hybrid, garner mixed reactions

While some call the annuities 'odious' due to complexity, others believe they're more straightforward than other annuity products.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2017
Edward Scissorhands slices into business manager with fiduciary lawsuit

In a lawsuit that has ramifications for financial advisers actor Johnny Depp has sued his former business managers, The Management Group, claiming that the firm engaged in gross mismanagement, self-dealing and fraud.

By InvestmentNews
Ask the Ethicist: What happens when an adviser gets caught in the middle of divorcing clients?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: What happens when an adviser gets caught in the middle of divorcing clients?

There are several ethical breaches in this tale, and not all of them land at the feet of the adviser.

By Dan Candura
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2017
Justice Department continues to defend DOL fiduciary rule in court

Some experts anticipate the Trump administration will abandon the legal fight, but that hasn't happened yet.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Conditions fertile for annuities if industry can connect with investors
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 01, 2017
Conditions fertile for annuities if industry can connect with investors

A number of factors — DOL fiduciary, low interest rates and longevity — are coming together in favor of annuities if certain impediments are eliminated.

By Evan Cooper
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 01, 2017
Merrill Lynch trying to make fees more transparent

The wirehouse will break out fees for asset management services and products including mutual funds, alternative investments and commodities when it mails January account statements later this week

ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2017
Aon Hewitt sued for 401(k) 'kickback' scheme with Financial Engines

The record keeper joins three others — Fidelity, Voya and Xerox — in being sued over its relationship with the advice provider.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2017
Many wealthy Americans haven't planned for the transfer of their assets

Adviser's approach can overcome client worries, such as that children won't have an incentive to work if they know how much they will inherit.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2017
Man accused of $17M 'pump-and-dump' scheme walks free

Judge dismisses case, saying government took too long to indict brokerage owner Guy Gentile

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 31, 2017
Betterment now offering human advice with its robo

Clients can get live advice if they have enough assets, and those seeking a dedicated adviser will be referred to an RIA who is using Betterment for Advisors.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule not yet caught up in Trump maelstrom

Speculation is mounting as to what is taking the administration so long to act. Is President Trump waiting for his DOL secretary nominee to be approved? Or is he finding it harder to repeal than expected?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2017
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers

Bank's wealth management unit reports higher earnings on lower revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2017
Broker-dealers have different views on recruiting over next six months

DOL rule could prompt some advisers to move ahead of time — and others to stay put until they gauge rule's impact.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 30, 2017
Small Custodian Cover

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JAN 30, 2017
Raymond James to deliver robo service for advisers by year end

Firm's 7,100 advisers to gain digital investment advice platform and advanced analytics about clients

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JAN 30, 2017
How retirement plan advisers can help clients with compliance

Advisers who don't assist with compliance are at risk of losing clients.

By Susan Shoemaker
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2017
Top independent broker-dealers reveal their payout tables

By InvestmentNews Research
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities

Insurers are speeding up their closures of L-share products as regulators crack down, but are quickly introducing new fee-based contracts.

By Greg Iacurci
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 29, 2017
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs

Many major companies depend on free flow of goods and personnel to fuel their businesses

By Bloomberg
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2017
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity

New Fidelity report calculates 104 deals last year compared to 138 in 2015, partially due to growing gaps between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are seeking.

By Jeff Benjamin