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For the first time, more than half of all 401(k) contributions will go into target-date funds, research firm Cerulli Associates estimates. It projects the assets in target-date funds to hit $2 trillion by 2019.
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Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced legislation that would create Move America Bonds, which would generally be treated as exempt-facility, private-activity bonds but would have fewer restrictions and separate state volume caps that could be converted into tax credit allocations.
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IBDs are being "purposefully indecisive," when it comes to robo advice, says Celent senior analyst Will Trout. "They are playing a watch and wait game."
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The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted deduction limitations for annual contributions to health savings accounts in 2016.
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The trio collectively supervised about 200 advisors who oversaw more than $17 billion in client assets for UBS and Wells Fargo.
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With assets of $110.4 billion, Pimco Total Return fell behind the index-tracking Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund, which had $117.3 billion as of April 30, according to preliminary data.
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Hint: It isn't claiming at 62; Plus, four things to consider before retiring abroad.
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With a spousal-sharing rider, couples are betting that they won't both need LTC at the same time.
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As more community banks switch to a universal banker model, they are also finding that it can take a year -- or more -- to properly train those employees.
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A recently proposed expansion of the fiduciary standard to include rollovers and IRAs by the Department of Labor means authorities could give the industry more than just fines to worry about.
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Morgan CFO Ruth Porat was eligible for $14.1 million in unvested restricted stock and $13.8 million in total deferred compensation as of the end of 2014.
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Funding for startups hit a high of $17.7 billion in the quarter, from $15.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014, because hedge funds, mutual funds and private equity firms all put money on the line.
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Sage Private Wealth recruits an advisor with about $1.3 million in annual revenue -- and a family resemblance.
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Learn how these leaders are focused on growing the advisor ranks and helping them build bigger businesses.
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Find out how this year's elite leaders are backing their advisors and growing AUM.
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This year's elite leaders, nominated by their staffs and selected by a panel of judges, reveal their strategies for helping advisors and boosting AUM.
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Maximizing savings in tax-deferred accounts may lead to an abrupt increase later in both income and income taxes. Here are a couple of ways to help clients steer clear.
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Higher valuations, shakier bets: Advisors whose clients want real estate holdings face a new set of challenges.
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Strategy is not the most important thing in creating a successful firm -- it's execution. Be sure you're getting it right.
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Finally in recovery, today's property markets leave less room for sloppy thinking. Clients who want to invest in real estate may need more help than ever.
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