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Advisors Falling Short On Retirement Risk Client Talks, Allianz Says

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While most retirees are not worried about running out of retirement funds, 60% of non-retirees are concerned, a survey says.

BoA, Schwab And Fidelity Top Retirement Plan Satisfaction Rankings

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Bank of America and Schwab tied for first in the large plan category, according to a J.D. Power survey.

Life Insurers Should Help Customers Live Healthier Lives, Report Says

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A new report reveals that most Americans want to adopt better health habits that increase longevity.

Bernicke Aligns With GVA To Join LPL Platforms With $530M In AUM

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Ty Bernicke and his team previously were with TD Ameritrade and Triad Advisors.

Corporate Audits Fell 71% As Coronavirus Pandemic Crippled IRS

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The drop in new audits follows record-low numbers of IRS audits in recent years because of budget cuts.

Some Harry Potter Game Developers Rattled By J.K. Rowling Backlash

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The makers of a Harry Potter video game are worried about inflammatory comments made by the character's creator.

A Special Tax Return Clients Should Know About

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Clients can make smart use of superseding tax returns.

Empower Retirement To Acquire Personal Capital In $1 Billion Deal

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The deal values Personal Capital and its wealth management platform at $1 billion.

XYPN Weighs Appeal After Court Rejects Reg BI Challenge

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"This isn’t the end of the fiduciary journey for us,” group founder Michael Kitces said.

Orion To Buy Brinker Capital, Forming $40B TAMP

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The acquisition is being financed via an investment from Genstar.

Fidelity Charitable Sees More Donations Focus On Pandemic Relief

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Grants made through Fidelity's donor-advised fund to free food programs soared 667% in the first four months of the year.

New Target-Date Fund Platform Offered By BNY Mellon

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The Custom Target Date Builder will make target date planning available to more advisors, BNY Mellon said.

An MFS Investment Manager Is Fighting FOMO And Dumping Stocks

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The veteran strategist and portfolio manager is digging in his heels.

Virus Upends $87 Billion Of Deals In Sign Of Corporate Fears

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The weak M&A environment underscores how corporate executives have retreated to the sidelines.

Wall Street Theories On Billions Sloshing Through Schwab Funds

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Over the past seven trading days, $4.6 billion has exited from a group of four ETFs.

For Wells Fargo, New Scrutiny From The Fed Puts Dividend At Risk

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New rules in response to the Covid-19 pandemic leave the company most exposed to potential payout cuts.

EU Moves Toward Urging Travel Ban On U.S. And Entry To China

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European diplomats are braced for President Donald Trump to take unkindly to Americans being kept away.

JPMorgan Will Ditch Customers Who Racially Abuse Its Workers

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The bank recently cut ties with at least four clients who were racially abusive to call-center reps.

Dimensional Fund Advisors Files For First ETFs

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The factor-investing pioneer, long a favorite of financial advisors, plans to launch three actively managed equity ETFs.

Edelman Says Advisors, Clients Must Realize Pandemic, Markets Could Get Worse

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Clients should prepare their portfolios for more economic turmoil, according to Ric Edelman.