SEC Takes Aim at Political Contributions by Investment Advisers
By Joseph F. Savage, Jr., Stephanie M. AronzonWhile it remains unclear how and when regulators will act, the recent settlements and the SEC's handling of exemptive relief petitions may provide some clues.
April 04, 2017
3 Steps to Offering Fiduciary-Friendly Rollover AdviceFinancial advisors can proactively take these steps to help make the most of the rollover opportunity while preparing for potential changes in the future.
April 04, 2017
What Are Taxes on a Lump Sum Payout of an Annuity?Find out the tax consequences when an annuity owner takes the lifetime maturity proceeds or cash surrender value in a lump sum cash payment.
April 03, 2017
Wealth Managers Using Tech to Catch Massive Asset WaveThere is an incremental increase of approximately $30 trillion in assets about to come online a massive growth curve heading wealth managers way.
April 03, 2017
Win the Talent War by Aligning Values With Growth ObjectivesWell-defined core values give owner-advisors direction in hiring qualified candidates.
April 03, 2017
Your Name Could Be HereAgents and advisors know important things about the point where wants cross with budgets.
April 03, 2017
3 Ways to Tell if the Bull Still Has Room to Run — Searching for Alpha for April 2017These are the three non-equity indicators Im watching to see how much more room we might have on the upside.
April 03, 2017
Despite DOL Fiduciary Suspension, Merrill, Morgan Stanley Roll Out ProductsDespite the delayed applicability of the DOL fiduciary rule ordered by President Trump, advisors are providing guidance to small-business owners looking to offer 401(k)s.
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