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MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2016
MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight

After non-bank systemically important financial institution designation, insurer is weighing a possible sale, spinoff or public offering

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 25, 2016
Big data ushers in the predictive future

Broker-dealers are figuring out how to position themselves to deliver on this disruptive technology

By Liz Skinner
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2016
Wedbush fined $675,000 by Finra and Nasdaq for leveraged ETF trading snafus

The broker-dealer served as the clearing firm for customer Scout Trading, and acted as an authorized participant of various exchange-traded funds.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2016
SEC nominee Peirce concerned about agency's lack of input on DOL fiduciary

In a confirmation hearing, Hester Peirce expressed concern that the agency has not had appropriate input into the Labor Department rule on investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2016
Ex-JPMorgan broker gets five years for gambling funds away

A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. broker said he stole millions of dollars from customers because his brain was “hijacked” by an addiction to sports gambling.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 24, 2016
Too much gold in your investment portfolio can reduce performance

When clients want to load up on gold, financial advisers need to stress that holding more than 5% of the precious metal can weigh down their portfolios.

By John Waggoner
Financial Engines plans insurance, health care advice for 401(k) participants
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2016
Financial Engines plans insurance, health care advice for 401(k) participants

The 401(k) managed account provider is pushing for more holistic financial planning.

By Greg Iacurci
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 24, 2016
Rob Arnott puts a smart-beta bet on value over 'quality' stocks

Plus: Debt-fueled oil boom goes bust, anticipating Buffett's annual letter, and save some bank with these handy apps

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS FEB 24, 2016
Emerging market debt is starting to look like a sweet deal

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Franklin Templeton and BlackRock are each making the case for a move into emerging market debt.

By Jeff Benjamin
Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2016
Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients

Seek out young clients who exhibit the behaviors that lead to financial success.

By Liz Skinner
Keeping mutual fund cash in perspective
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 24, 2016
Keeping mutual fund cash in perspective

Most fund managers want to stay fully invested.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to handle return-hungry clients' portfolios during upticks in volatility
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 24, 2016
How to handle return-hungry clients' portfolios during upticks in volatility

Help keep clients invested for the long term, allaying real fears that their money &amp;mdash; and dreams &amp;mdash; may disappear.

By Thomas Hoops
Why Vanguard is about to engulf the financial planning industry
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 24, 2016
Why Vanguard is about to engulf the financial planning industry

Steps advisers can take to avoid getting hurt by the fund giant's rise in the planning space.

By Joe Duran
Too many robos crowding the market?
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 24, 2016
Too many robos crowding the market?

Small startups are trying to break into the crowded ranks of adviser-facing robos. But are there too many players now in the market?

By Alessandra Malito
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 23, 2016
Pokemon Go demonstrates a growing trend, even for financial advisers

Gamification may be a path for firms looking to engage with their clients on financial planning.

By Alessandra Malito
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2016
After record year, Pershing Advisor Solutions expects to add up to $15B in new assets in 2016

The custodian attracted RIAs with $19 billion in AUM in 2015, its best year ever.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2016
How employment affects Social Security

Benefits may be reduced if you claim before 66 and continue to work.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MassMutual to acquire MetLife adviser network for $300 million
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2016
MassMutual to acquire MetLife adviser network for $300 million

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. agreed to buy a distribution network from MetLife Inc., adding 4,000 financial advisers.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2016
How employment affects Social Security

Benefits may be reduced if you claim before 66 and continue to work.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How should retirement plans pay their 401(k) fees?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2016
How should retirement plans pay their 401(k) fees?

Helping allocate retirement plan fees to service providers is becoming increasingly important for advisers, with several different mechanisms to consider.

By Greg Iacurci