BD Fined $100K Over Deferred VA Exchanges
By Melanie WaddellWorld Investments failed to supervise recommendations of annuity switches, FINRA finds.
May 19, 2026
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How to Keep Client Couples' Simultaneous Retirements From Going WrongCouples who leave the workforce at the same time may be surprised when expectations don't meet reality.
May 19, 2026
Orion, Flourish Expand Integration for Held-Away Cash VisibilityThe move supports advisor-client conversations around cash-flow planning, distributions, excess cash management, Orion exec Trent Mumma says.
May 19, 2026
11 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2026The 11 broker-dealers had an average jump in profits of 60% in the period versus a year ago.
May 19, 2026
PRO
New Bill Would Extend a Popular RMD Optimization Tool to 401(k)sThe Charity Parity Act would allow QCDs from workplace retirement plans. Ed Slott is skeptical.
May 19, 2026
FINRA Launches Structured Notes SweepThe regulator is zeroing in on Reg BI obligations tied to non-principal protected "worst-of" structured notes.
May 19, 2026
6 Ways Clients Can Tell If They're Getting Good ServiceOne way to get referrals is to earn referrals.
May 19, 2026
When Everything You Built Is on the LineAn advisor saw what business overhead expense can do up close.