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Despite DOL Fiduciary Suspension, Merrill, Morgan Stanley Roll Out Products
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesDespite 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.
March 29, 2017
Wells Fargo Brand Still Tainted, Hurting Reps & RecruitingTuesday's $110 million settlement over fake accounts doesn't mean the fallout for its advisors is going away anytime soon, says a top recruiter.
March 27, 2017
Wells Fargo Gives More Details on Robo ServiceThe program has a minimum investment of $10,000 and a yearly cost of 50 basis points, which includes phone-based financial advisor support.
March 23, 2017
New Money Market Fund Rules Working as Planned: NY FedAs a result of the new rules, money has shifted away from riskier institutional prime and muni funds into safer government funds.
March 23, 2017
March Madness: How to Move Your Value Prop to a Higher BracketYour real competition isnt the market, its other advisors, including those pesky robo-advisors. Here are five ways get into the advisor Final Four.
March 22, 2017
Raymond James Adds Team of Women From Morgan Stanley: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, TD Wealth grabs a group in New Jersey from Wells Fargo.
March 22, 2017
SEC Shortens Trade Settlement Cycle to 2 Days From 3The T+2 rule is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce risk, the SEC says.
March 22, 2017
Trump Education Department Now Allows Big Collection Fees on Defaulted College LoansThe new guidance affects loans from lending institutions made before the feds took over the student loan program in July 2010.