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Former Broker Sentenced To 40 Years For $10 Million Ponzi Scheme

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A former broker and UVA football player victimized former coaches, school alumni and church members.

Craffen To Head NAPFA

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Stephen Craffen will succeed Scott Beaudin.

B-Ds Worry GOP Tax Bill Could Bring Upheaval And Job Switching

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Some firms think the tax overhaul could push employees to set up their own shops or switch firms to lower their taxes.

Putin Praises Trump's Achievements, Says He Calls Him 'Donald'

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He praised Trump’s record and blamed allegations of collusion between the Kremlin and the White House on “spy-mania.”

Two GOP Senators Slam Tax Cuts For Rich, But How Will They Vote?

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Two Republican senators have criticized tax cuts for the highest earners.

Is Your Client In The 'Dark Zone'?

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The best way to get to know your clients is to see how they react during dark market times, this author says.

DoubleLine's Gundlach Says Investors Should Add Commodities In Portfolios

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Jeffrey Gundlach noted commodities are as cheap relative to stocks as they were at turning points in previous cycles.

Tax Overhaul Could Be 'Huge Win' For Real Estate Investors

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Real estate investors stand to gain from tax breaks for pass-through entities.

Small Company Workers Getting Shafted On 401(k) Fees, Study Says

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Plans with fewer than 100 participants pay a proportionally higher amount in fees, according to the white paper.

GOP Negotiators Reach Tentative Tax Deal With 21% Corporate Tax Rate

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A compromise on state income tax deductions is reportedly part of the deal.

Why Google And Amazon Keep Fidelity And BlackRock Up At Night

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Consumers are ready to trust tech giants with financial services, but regulatory hurdles might get in the way.

Here's How Much Tax Your Clients Would Pay In Congress's Two Bills

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The Senate’s version produces lower rates in many scenarios.

Earnings Estimates For Companies Around the Globe Are Hitting Record Highs

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The bullish consensus on future corporate profits is not limited to one particular region.

SEC May Soften Stance On Trading Database, SIFMA Says

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The SEC may allow broker-dealers to submit client-trading information without revealing clients' personal identifiers.

Tisch Says 'Sad Truth' Is Lack Of N.Y. Republicans In Tax Debate

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He joined a chorus of Wall Street executives that have decried the elimination of SALT deductions.

Robinhood Offers Free Options Trading

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The online platform says it has more than 3 million accounts.

House Ways And Means Passes Bills To Deliver Obamacare Tax Relief

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Among the proposals is a measure that would suspend the "Cadillac Tax" on expensive health insurance plans.

Retirees Struggle With Managing Their Nest Eggs

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Retirees can be overwhelmed by the job of managing withdrawals once they cash out, researchers said.

Finra Fights Elder Fraud

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Two new rules will allow brokers to step up efforts to protect elderly clients from financial exploitation.