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Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2023
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation

The failure to make adequate disclosures is a violation of federal securities laws, according to the complaint.

HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2023
HSA fees fall, but their use as investment vehicles remains limited

'Just as we deliver education for 401(k)s, we need to do the same thing in the HSA space … to help plan participants and sponsors understand just how powerful these vehicles can be,' says a financial advisor.

SMAs outpace mutual funds for wealthier clients, report shows
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 26, 2023
SMAs outpace mutual funds for wealthier clients, report shows

Interest in separately managed accounts goes along with greater use of taxable accounts, according to Hearts & Wallets.

Estate planning gets an AI makeover thanks to Vanilla
RETIREMENT FINTECH OCT 20, 2023
Estate planning gets an AI makeover thanks to Vanilla

New tool aims to speed up processes for high-net-worth clients.

Altfest advisor tackles frequently asked retirement tax questions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2023
Altfest advisor tackles frequently asked retirement tax questions

There's often a tax element in retirement planning that can be tricky for advisors, sending them for input from a CPA.

Raymond James partners with 55ip on tax management enhancements
RETIREMENT FINTECH OCT 17, 2023
Raymond James partners with 55ip on tax management enhancements

Services such as rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting will be available on Raymond James' managed accounts platform.

New Social Security COLA for 2024 may leave some retirees short
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2023
New Social Security COLA for 2024 may leave some retirees short

Latest increase could mean some clients see a net deficit, advisor warns.

Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm
RETIREMENT RIAS OCT 02, 2023
Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm

The two Kirkland, Washington-based firms will expand Coldstream’s business in the Pacific Northwest.

Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab

A $60-per-account fee and retention bonuses are issues that are expected to come up in Cetera senior execs' meeting with Avantax advisors.

Social Security rules on kids’ benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
Social Security rules on kids’ benefits

Caregiving parents may receive benefits regardless of their age.

Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds
RETIREMENT EQUITIES SEP 19, 2023
Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds

Hearts & Wallets study highlights confusion around the term and the customization strategy.

Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2023
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires

Tax officials will focus on high earners and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

August CPI pushes 2024 COLA forecast up 3.2%
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2023
August CPI pushes 2024 COLA forecast up 3.2%

The resulting increase would raise the average monthly retiree benefit of $1,790 by $57.30.

Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2023
Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion

Deal affects almost 3,000 advisors working with $83.8 billion in client assets.

Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift

The switch can bring big state estate tax benefits, too.

Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown

Most HNW individuals are compliant because they have quality advisors who know the law and how to follow it correctly, says one advisor.

Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2023
Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer

Creative control, income and capital gains are among the considerations for songwriters and recording artists.

Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2023
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum

'We need to address the looming debt and quit kicking the can down the road,' one advisor says.

IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2023
IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026

Agency announces needed SECURE 2.0 relief related to catch-up contributions made by higher-income employees.

Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt

The Republican presidential candidate has blamed her own party for its role in driving federal debt.