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July 1, 2017

 


DOL Seeks Input on Fiduciary Rule Revisions, Possible Delay

The department issued a request for information seeking data and information that may be used to revise the rule and its exemptions.

Other States Considering Their Own ‘Fiduciary Rules' After Nevada’s Becomes Law

Michael Thrasher

Nevada was the first state to pass a fiduciary statute in the U.S. Other states are considering similar measures.


Advice Industry Shrinking, Even as Fees Drop

David Armstrong

An annual state of the industry report shows the needle has barely moved on bringing Gen X or Gen Y clients into wealth management firms, even as advisors are lowering fees.


Top-Producing Advisors Are The Least Satisfied: J.D. Power Study

Michael Thrasher

Overall advisor satisfaction was slightly down, but the most profitable financiers are much less happy.


The Gilmores’ Guy: From Living in My Car to Investing Long Term

Diana Britton

WealthManagement.com chatted with "Gilmore Girls" star Scott Patterson about his investing approach, his relationship with his longtime financial advisor, and his secret to managing income that is high but sporadic.


Global HNW Population Rebounds, Charities Celebrate

David H. Lenok

When global wealth rises, increasingly, philanthropic causes benefit.


Six Ways Millennials Are Changing Charitable Giving

John Hawthorne

Digital innovation plays a key role.


Five Planning Questions for Single Parents

Jason Smolen

When only one parent is involved, certain aspects of a plan demand special attention.


Florida Governor Vetoes Electronic Wills Act

Craig R. Hersch

Believes Act unsettles safeguards against fraud and overly burdens Florida courts.


Five Things Top Teams Do to Achieve Their Goals

Matt Oechsli

Less than 20 percent of teams consistently achieve their goals. Here’s how the top performers do it.


 

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