FA News

Chalice Adds Tax Planning To Its Services

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LifeYield provides tax-efficient portfolio management for financial advisors.

Philly-Area Brokerage Execs Agree To Pay $1.5M In Fraud Case

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The SEC said GTS bilked customers out of $13 million in undisclosed commissions while transitioning portfolios.

Franklin Templeton Cuts Fees On Three ETFs

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The fee reductions include its two largest funds.

Celebrity Advisor Dawn Bennett Sentenced To 20 Years For $20 Million Fraud

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Bennett stole millions from her clients and used the money to pay for religious rituals, prosecutors said.

Chance For Secure Act Passage In Senate Dwindles As Recess Looms

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Advisors who want to brand pooled retirement plans for business clients have been pinched by the delay.

Most Americans Want Financial Health, But Most Struggle To Achieve It

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Six in 10 respondents to a Northwestern Mutual survey said their planning needed improvement.

Franklin Templeton Uses Quants To Build Asset-Class Agnostic ETF

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The fund firm has a wonky plan to simplify stock and bond allocations.

People Earning $80,000 Or More Get Bad Deal On Social Security, Expert Says

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William Reichenstein argues Social Security has warped into an income-redistribution program instead of a savings plan.

Powell Suggests Fed Embarking On 1990s-Style Mini Easing Cycle

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The Federal Reserve chairman hopes to sustain the long economic expansion with a modest reduction in interest rates.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Spar Over Health Care

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The profits of health care insurers and drug companies are emerging as a top target for the candidates.

Software Startup Treats Risk As Dynamic Narrative

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Using agent-based modeling, Talagent Financial takes a different approach.

Older Workers Face Fewer Jobs With Fewer Benefits, Paper Says

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Automation and globalization are squeezing out opportunities for older workers, researchers said.

Know What Spear Phishing And Keylogging Are? You Should

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The IRS warns cybercriminals are targeting tax advisors with these tactics.

Bond Bull Run Shows Modern Monetary Theory May Be New Normal

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Investors are paying little heed to swelling national debt amid a blistering bond rally.

There May Be A Limit To How Long Johnson Can Dismiss Pound Slide

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The steady drop in the pound has the currency headed toward “uncharted waters,” one asset manager said.

Financial Advisors Remain Upbeat About Economy, Markets

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The majority of advisors are optimistic about the U.S. economy and U.S. equities, according to a Ned Davis Research survey.

Dimensional Creates Group To Help Advisors With Investments

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The new group will work with advisors and others on customized investment strategies for their clients.

Majority Stake In $11.8B Wealth Enhancement Group Sold To TA Associates

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The stake was sold by Lightyear Capital, which invested in the firm in 2015.

How An Advisor Uses Special-Needs Trusts To Help His Own Family

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The specialized trusts allowed the advisor to ensure future care for his aging father and ailing brother.