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Top adviser questions on DOL fiduciary rule answered
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2016
Top adviser questions on DOL fiduciary rule answered

Here are the main points of confusion among Fidelity's many adviser clients, and some insights that might help guide their strategy.

By Tom Corra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2016
Real financial advisers should always have an opinion

An adviser's job isn't to offer a random selection of options; it's to assess where clients say they want to go and where they are in that journey.

By crichards
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2016
Key fiduciary decisions loom for retirement plan advisers using money market funds

Once-plain-vanilla funds due for a serious makeover, meaning now is the time to carefully assess cash options.

By Blaine F. Aikin
After buying AIG Advisor Group, Lightyear's Marron looking for more acquisitions
RIA NEWS AUG 01, 2016
After buying AIG Advisor Group, Lightyear's Marron looking for more acquisitions

Lightyear Capital's Donald Marron looks to add new investment products and services.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
New privacy protections make it more complicated to check Social Security online

Online users now require cell phone for text message verification.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL fiduciary rule's 'grandfathering' exemption may be lost by changing firms
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule's 'grandfathering' exemption may be lost by changing firms

Regulatory experts say there's a strong likelihood advisers would lose the grandfathering exemption granted under the fiduciary measure simply by switching firms.

By Greg Iacurci
Solving the mystery of unexpectedly reduced Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
Solving the mystery of unexpectedly reduced Social Security benefits

It turns out that the explanation, which advisers need to watch out for, was rather simple.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security reform awaits next president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2016
Social Security reform awaits next president

Most proposed solutions call for higher taxes on high earners.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUL 29, 2016
How Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton plan to gain access to your wallet

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Based on their own rhetoric, this is how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump would impact your wallet, if they win the White House.

By Jeff Benjamin
Insurance broker NFP Corp. to sell its indie broker-dealer unit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2016
Insurance broker NFP Corp. to sell its indie broker-dealer unit

The firm is selling a majority stake of NFP Advisor Services to funds managed by private equity shop Stone Point Capital.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES JUL 28, 2016
Rob Arnott says cheesy copy cats are hurting smart beta investing

Plus: Gold is investing in monetary chaos, corporate bonds fly off the shelves, and more fuzzy employment math

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2016
Philanthropic advisers and firms named as finalists for Community Leadership Awards

Invest in Others and <i>InvestmentNews</i> recognize charitable works of advisers and corporate programs for employees.

By Liz Skinner
UBS wealth management fees squeezed by global turmoil in second quarter
RIA NEWS JUL 28, 2016
UBS wealth management fees squeezed by global turmoil in second quarter

Operating income declined 1% on reduced client activity and lower mutual fund fees

By Christine Idzelis
RIA NEWS JUL 28, 2016
How smart are you when it comes to managing your money?

A new study shows more Americans are getting their financial acts together. But are they getting smarter or just a little wealthier thanks to a stronger economy?

By Bloomberg
Investing in the most hated bull market: When your clients say they can't stomach stocks
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2016
Investing in the most hated bull market: When your clients say they can't stomach stocks

Financial advisers say it's crucial to get investors to stay focused on diversification, dividends and their long-term goals.

By John Waggoner
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2016
Raymond James nabs $7 billion retirement group from Wells Fargo

The national advisory firm works with institutional clients such as defined-contribution and traditional pension plans.

By Greg Iacurci
FIXED INCOME JUL 28, 2016
Don't discount fixed-income assets

By Bob Michele
Vanguard changes management of three funds with combined assets of $24 billion
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2016
Vanguard changes management of three funds with combined assets of $24 billion

By John Waggoner
LPL's earnings bounce back, but commission revenue continues to erode
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2016
LPL's earnings bounce back, but commission revenue continues to erode

First-quarter profit nearly double what the company posted in the previous quarter.

By Bruce Kelly
Adviser's Consultant: How to create a wealth transfer process for clients
RIA NEWS JUL 28, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: How to create a wealth transfer process for clients

Brent Brodeski of Savant Capital explains how his firm helps clients plan to pass on their money and values, and the upshot of doing so for advisers.

By Liz Skinner