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In A Twist, RIA Firms Form Own B-Ds

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Some RIAs have found that you need to run your own broker-dealer to be truly independent.

A New Uniform Act Guides Clients Dealing With Aging Parents

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A new uniform law dictates what a family member can do with power of attorney over a retiree’s finances.

Bitcoin Futures To Start Trading As Regulators Rush To Catch Up

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The moves are a watershed for Wall Street professionals who’ve been eager to bet on cryptocurrencies and their wild swings.

More Americans Are Worried About Their Finances

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Many more U.S. workers now report being dissatisfied with their financial situation than they did just two years ago, according to a new survey by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson...

Trump Administration Switches Sides On Challenge To SEC Judges

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The administration said it would no longer defend a federal appeals court decision that upheld the commission’s use of in-house judges.

Companies Get Extra Incentive To Disclose Bribes: No Charges

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The latest policy is rooted in an Obama administration pilot program that offered reduced penalties for self-reporting.

This $480 Billion Manager Sees Tax Cut Spurring Over 4 Fed Hikes

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The stimulus of the tax bill will force the Fed's hand, says Bob Michele of J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Tax Bill Threatens To Wipe Out Bond-Market Niche Used In Housing

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The bill would wipe out a key tool used to finance the construction of affordable housing.

Annuity Sales Reach 15-Year Lows

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Annuity sales dip below $50 billion for the first time since 2002, says LIMRA.

ETFs Mimic Private Equity In Latest Democratization Attempt

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A Northern California investment manager wants to turn ETFs into private equity portfolios.

InvestCloud Empowers Advisors With Portals And Reporting Products

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InvestCloud unveils two new digital solutions for advisors.

Banks Struggle With Privacy Vs. Protection For Elderly Clients

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Banks and advisors seek ways to protect clients from elder fraud.

New U.S. Tax Law Could Curb Charitable Donations

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New tax laws could strip away one of the key motivators of year-end giving.

Regional Banking ETF Gobbles Assets As Politics Grabs Attention

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A regional banking ETF is getting a lot of love from investors.

AARP Decries Tax Bill's Medicare Hit

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The AARP says the tax bill in the Senate could trigger cuts to Medicare and provide no tax relief to many.

Coaching Athletes On Their Foundations

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Taking is risks good when you're an athlete on the field, not so much when you're an athlete handling finances.

LPL Touts Addition Of $1.1 Billion Hybrid From National Planning Corp.

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Discovery Financial Centers would have automatically transitioned to LPL as part of the NPH acquisition.

Dow Crosses 24,000 Mark As Banks Climb, Techs Rebound

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The Dow Jones index raced past 24,000 for the first time, propelled by bank and tech gains.

Republicans To Watch In U.S. Senate Tax Bill Fight

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These Republicans are pivotal to the bill's fate.

U.S. Consumer Spending Cools While Inflation May Encourage Fed

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U.S. consumer spending settled back in October to a still-decent pace after the biggest increase since 2009.