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Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2016
Michael Durbin gets to work building out Fidelity's distribution channels to advisers

He points to his interim CEO post with eMoney for the kinds of things to expect from Fidelity Institutional Product under his direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2016
Members of Donald Trump's DOL landing team oppose fiduciary rule

While the president-elect's pick to head DOL hasn't said anything about the rule, others on the team have objected to it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 14, 2016
Charles Schwab to combine robo-advice and financial advisers in new hybrid model

Financial giant targeting mass affluent clients with inexpensive planning services. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209981/robos-to-make-banks-a-bigger-competitor-in-advice-market&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robos to make banks a bigger competitor in advice market</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Tom James to step down as chairman of Raymond James early next year

Mr. James has long been involved in leadership roles at the broker-dealer his father founded in 1962.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2016
Wells Fargo financial adviser with $350 million in assets skips to Raymond James

The Denver area practice will operate as First Avenue Wealth Partners.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2016
Raymond James recruits three advisers managing $441 million in assets from Merrill Lynch

The hires come as Raymond James gained the most assets under management through adviser recruitment of any financial firm in the third quarter.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2016
As expected, Fed raises interest rates 0.25%

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a steeper path for borrowing costs in 2017, saying inflation expectations have increased &#8220;considerably&#8221; and suggesting the labor market is tightening.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 13, 2016
Apps to help make business travel easier for financial advisers

A little online research can make the difference between a good and bad experience.

By Sheryl Rowling
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2016
Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule

Initial implementation of the rule is currently scheduled to begin in April.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
RIAs find it easy to justify spending more on technology in 2017

Robo platforms are lifting client expectations.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
Advisers may not feel it yet, but downward fee pressure is coming

Fidelity study finds RIA firm revenue yield fell to 69 basis points last year from between 72 and 73 basis points over the prior four years.

By Jeff Benjamin
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 12, 2016
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it

The longer the time period, the less likely they are to outperform.

By John Waggoner
Mercer Advisors acquires California RIA Fabian Wealth Strategies
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2016
Mercer Advisors acquires California RIA Fabian Wealth Strategies

The deal pushes Mercer toward $10 billion in assets under management

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo's FiNet snags two Morgan Stanley advisers with $243 million in client assets
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2016
Wells Fargo's FiNet snags two Morgan Stanley advisers with $243 million in client assets

By Bruce Kelly
Kellyanne Conway gives advisers some lessons from Trump's victory
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2016
Kellyanne Conway gives advisers some lessons from Trump's victory

Trump's campaign manager said people made the mistake of assuming who the electorate was rather than listening to what the electorate wanted. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161202/FREE/161209978/trumps-policies-could-be-tough-on-emerging-markets-and-ignite-a&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Trump's policies could be tough on emerging markets </a>) </b></i>

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2016
Anthony Scaramucci headed to White House?

The hedgie, famous for comparing the DOL fiduciary rule to the Dred Scott decision, may be going to work for Donald Trump.

By Bloomberg