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Making non-deductible contributions to a traditional account is the first step to a back-door Roth.

A Triad executive says the firm aims to work with more advisers who want to go independent but who need help dealing with increasing regulatory burdens.

Making non-deductible contributions to a traditional account is the first step to a back-door Roth.

Performance demonstrates instruments’ strength and ability to offer protection.

Clients are hesitant to invest more in the face of global upheaval, advisers say, citing the recent coup attempt in Turkey, terrorist attacks and the outcome of the U.S. election.

The digital M&A trend has much in common with the wildly popular game app.

Assets under advisement were said to be $13 billion. The AUM was much less.

"The business model of the asset management industry is really archaic," says Scott MacKillop, founder of First Ascent Asset Management.

Hedge funds on average rose 1.7% last month, according to Chicago-based Hedge Fund Research, the fifth straight month of gains.

Treasuries and related securities at the Newport Beach, Calif.-based firm accounted for 45.6% of assets, rising from 39.7% in June.