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Wrong birthday info led to $130K in RMD penalties, plaintiffs say
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2024
Wrong birthday info led to $130K in RMD penalties, plaintiffs say

A Wells Fargo client who was born in 1939 had his birthdate incorrectly recorded as 2001, according to a lawsuit.

By Emile Hallez
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  

$100M California-based team switches to Avantax from Crown Capital Securities.

By Steve Randall
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 08, 2023
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now

Legislative lull means it's easier to carry out multiyear planning, says advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Billionaire wealth tax plan could be shattered by $14K court case
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2023
Billionaire wealth tax plan could be shattered by $14K court case

President Biden's budget request may all come down to a Trump era legal dispute.

By Bloomberg
Senate Democrats take aim at ‘buy, borrow, die’ with latest billionaires tax
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 30, 2023
Senate Democrats take aim at ‘buy, borrow, die’ with latest billionaires tax

'The loophole they’re talking about isn’t only used by billionaires,' advisor warns.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Industry powerhouses team up to launch holistic wealth management firm
RETIREMENT RIAS NOV 30, 2023
Industry powerhouses team up to launch holistic wealth management firm

New entity combines capabilities of $13 billion national RIA with those of an accounting services firm.

By Steve Randall
How having kids can make clients richer
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2023
How having kids can make clients richer

Raising children is fulfilling in its own right, but it can also lead to improved financial behaviors.

By Emile Hallez
How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
How 401(k)s, 529s factor into the new FAFSA

The forthcoming application for Federal Student Aid will have some big changes that will help some families and hurt others.

By Emile Hallez
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2023
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation

The failure to make adequate disclosures is a violation of federal securities laws, according to the complaint.

By Bruce Kelly
HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2023
HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited

'Just as we deliver education for 401(k)s, we need to do the same thing in the HSA space … to help plan participants and sponsors understand just how powerful these vehicles can be,' says a financial advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SMAs outpace mutual funds for wealthier clients, report shows
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 26, 2023
SMAs outpace mutual funds for wealthier clients, report shows

Interest in separately managed accounts goes along with greater use of taxable accounts, according to Hearts & Wallets.

By Emile Hallez
Estate planning gets an AI makeover thanks to Vanilla
RETIREMENT FINTECH OCT 20, 2023
Estate planning gets an AI makeover thanks to Vanilla

New tool aims to speed up processes for high-net-worth clients.

By Steve Randall
Altfest advisor tackles frequently asked retirement tax questions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2023
Altfest advisor tackles frequently asked retirement tax questions

There's often a tax element in retirement planning that can be tricky for advisors, sending them for input from a CPA.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James partners with 55ip on tax management enhancements
RETIREMENT FINTECH OCT 17, 2023
Raymond James partners with 55ip on tax management enhancements

Services such as rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting will be available on Raymond James' managed accounts platform.

By Josh Welsh
New Social Security COLA for 2024 may leave some retirees short
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2023
New Social Security COLA for 2024 may leave some retirees short

Latest increase could mean some clients see a net deficit, advisor warns.

By Emile Hallez
Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm
RETIREMENT RIAS OCT 02, 2023
Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm

The two Kirkland, Washington-based firms will expand Coldstream’s business in the Pacific Northwest.

By InvestmentNews
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab

A $60-per-account fee and retention bonuses are issues that are expected to come up in Cetera senior execs' meeting with Avantax advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security rules on kids’ benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
Social Security rules on kids’ benefits

Caregiving parents may receive benefits regardless of their age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds
RETIREMENT EQUITIES SEP 19, 2023
Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds

Hearts & Wallets study highlights confusion around the term and the customization strategy.

By Josh Welsh
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2023
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires

Tax officials will focus on high earners and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

By Bloomberg