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Kaplan’s Plan For The Future Of Wealth Management

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Kaplan said its acquisition of the College for Financial Planning was prompted by technology changes in financial advice.

MLP ETFs See Massive Trading As Regulators Propose Tax Allowance

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Regulators threw a “lifeline” to master limited partnerships with a tax allowance. ETFs jumped.

In High-Tax States, Advisors Rethink Real Estate And Charitable Giving Strategies

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They are figuring out how to help clients hit hard by added tax burdens and retain those who are moving to lower-tax states.

Donor Giving Through Schwab Charitable Increases 20% Over Last Year

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Humanitarian organizations are the top recipients of charitable grants, the donor-advised fund says.

Impact Shares Debuts NAACP-Affiliated ETF

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Impact Shares plans to launch more funds that directly benefit specific causes.

SEC Bars Ex-Ohio Rep For Embezzling Client Funds, Ponzi-Like Payments

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Earlier this year, James Unger was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges.

Hedge Funds Go Defensive, Mutuals Dump Stocks. And It's All Good

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Active fund managers in the U.S. and Europe have slashed their equity holdings.

Westchester Home Sales Plunge After Trump’s Tax Overhaul

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A longtime refuge for families escaping New York City’s high costs is losing homebuyers.

Adieu, Taboo: Friends Are Talking To Friends About Money

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More people are relying on input from friends for investing tips.

In New Round Of Tax Cuts, Retirement Changes Seen As Most Likely To Pass

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In “Tax Reform 2.0,” tweaks to retirement plans are likely to garner bipartisan support.

REITs Crush S&P 500 In Months Since Trade Skirmish First Flared

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Real estate investment trusts, insulated from tariffs, have blown past the S&P 500 recently.

Despite Tariffs, Investors Can't Afford To Ignore China, BlackRock Says

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China is the lead economy in an emerging markets sector that continues to fuel global growth, the firm said.

Advisor Overcharged Retired Clients, Gave Risky Advice, SEC Alleges

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The advisor and his firm also charged excessive fees putting clients in unsuitable investments, the SEC said.

Walk Softly But Keep A Strong Balance Sheet

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T. Rowe Price doesn’t expect a recession before 2020, but it’s slightly lowering equity positions, says CIO.

House Passes Bill To Ease Regulations On Small Advisors

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The bill would require the SEC to expand its definition of what constitutes a "small" advisory firm.

Dow 30,000? You Don't Have To Be Crazy To Believe, Gartman Says

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The publisher of the Gartman Letter said a 20 percent rally is "technically possible."

Dynasty's 10 Tips To Ramp Up RIA Business

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Shirl Penney of Dynasty Financial Partners says the biggest firms are going to absorb the most assets.

Low-Cost, Local Marketing Can Enhance Advisor Growth

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Focusing outreach on a local level can go a long way toward building your advisor practice, this consultant says.

When Wives Earn More, Both Spouses Underreport Wife’s Earnings

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Misrepresentation of earnings can skew national statistics and impact the understanding of income, inequality and poverty.