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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 05, 2018
It's time to educate your clients, and yourself, about alternative investments

Advisers must know the benefits and pitfalls of common alts.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2018
A pat on the back for progress, but Finra has a long way to go

Regulator has chalked up some welcome changes, but the work is not done.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 21, 2018
SEC advice rule: Time for brokers, advisers to weigh in

Much work remains on the proposal, so feedback is crucial.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 14, 2018
Beware: Regulators won't take excuses for reverse-churning

Exam priorities and lawsuits are zeroing in on account switching.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2018
Like it or not, annuities are coming to retirement plans

Some lawmakers are warming to the notion of using annuities to help solve the nation's retirement crisis

NEWS OPINION MAR 31, 2018
Industry and regulators need to safeguard broker data

Poor data management and sharing practices can expose the personal information of thousands of individuals.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: Don't abandon compliance just yet

Financial advisers, firms should not make any dramatic changes until the direction of this giant fiduciary ship is on a clearer course.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2018
There's a major flaw in Finra's arbitration system

A much more feasible remedy has recently been put forth by PIABA.

NEWS OPINION MAR 10, 2018
Advisers: Make sure your clients aren't owed pensions

Insurance companies may need help finding forgotten pensioners who left a company with a defined-benefit plan long ago.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.