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WisdomTree ETF Offers ‘Disruptive’ Approach To Asset Allocation

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The company says its new balanced fund could be more tax-efficient than traditional 60/40 allocation funds.

TD Ameritrade Tells Its 6,000 RIAs Of Landmines In SEC's Proposed Rule

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The SEC's best interest standard proposal will likely add more confusion for investors, writes Fred Reish.

Buying Coffee With Bitcoin Just Got A Step Closer To Reality

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Starbucks is teaming up with Intercontinental Exchange to help integrate cryptocurrencies into global commerce.

Advisor Uses Index To Help Predict Client Behavior

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This advisory firm is tapping into the instinctual behavior of clients to help them reach financial goals.

Sticker Shock May Hit Clients Who Want To Retire To This Sunny Locale

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Three advisors give their take on the portfolio needed for a community with more destination spas than anywhere in the U.S.

Kudlow Says Trump Won't Back Off In Escalating China Trade War

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The president isn't backing off as more tit-for-tat tariffs on trade between the U.S. and China are proposed.

Wall Street Claims Success On Diversity—At Least With Interns

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This year's class of Wall Street interns may be the most diverse ever in terms of gender and race.

Bitcoin Whale's Bad Trade Leaves Counterparties Holding The Bag

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Bitcoin's volatility left one futures trader - and an exchange - unable to cover losses this week.

Madoff Ponzi Deniers Seek Records To Shield Their $100 Million

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"Scores" of Bernie Madoff's former customers claim that they weren't actually the victims of a Ponzi scheme.

Blackstone's Studzinski To Exit As Gray Era Ushers In Change

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John Studzinski is leaving the Blackstone Group after 12 years at the firm, three as vice chairman of investor relations.

Can Precious Metals ETFs Regain Their Luster?

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Precious metals have been in a funk, but there are pockets of opportunity and maybe, just maybe, signs that a bottom is near.

Brokers’ Cryptocurrency Deals Are Focus Of SEC Review

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The SEC is asking brokers about fees generated from trading, financing and initial coin offerings.

Women More Likely Live In Poverty In Retirement

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More women than men expect to run out of money, says MassMutual.

The Hidden Reason Why Hedge-Fund Returns Are At Risk

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Hedge funds' troubles have come from hitching their wagon to stocks with large equity-price swings.

Retire Comfortably On $500,000? Tell Clients To Try Dallas

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“A $500,000 nest egg could provide a comfortable lifestyle, but would need to be managed properly,” says this advisor.

Advisors Aren't Joining The Flat Fee Movement ... Yet

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Despite criticism of AUM fees, few advisors have adopted alternative revenue models, SEI Advisor Network says.

Former 'Dissident' Finra Candidate Now Runs As Insider

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Brian Kovack now has the support of the Finra Nominating & Governance Committee.

New York State Floats Its Own 'Best Interest' Standard For Insurance

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The state's Department of Financial Services sparks controversy with a proposal for insurance products.

Trump's Capital Gains/Inflation Proposal Raises Big Tax Questions

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If the proposal is adopted, ripples could spread through the economy, taxation and financial planning.

Biblically Responsible Investors Losing Returns? Think Again

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Faith-based investing may be more profitable than some investors realize, says this fund.