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Advisor Helps Client Avoid Big Tax Hit On 'Backdoor' Roth Conversion

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The client's traditional IRA included pretax and after-tax contributions—a huge complication.

Navigating The ETF Factor Zoo

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It helps to understand a few basic types of factor ETFs.

Economy, Not Tax Code, Drives Charitable Giving

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The Tolleson Wealth Management director of philanthropy says economic confidence is boosting charities.

The Rich Are Tight-Lipped On Family Wealth Decisions

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Two-thirds of wealthy people don’t talk with family members about how they're passing on assets, Bank of America found.

Kestra Financial Plans Future Of Aggressive RIA Acquisitions

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Bluespring Wealth Partners was created to identify firms to acquire and ease their transitions.

Chalice Adds Tax Planning To Its Services

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LifeYield provides tax-efficient portfolio management for financial advisors.

Philly-Area Brokerage Execs Agree To Pay $1.5M In Fraud Case

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The SEC said GTS bilked customers out of $13 million in undisclosed commissions while transitioning portfolios.

Franklin Templeton Cuts Fees On Three ETFs

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The fee reductions include its two largest funds.

Celebrity Advisor Dawn Bennett Sentenced To 20 Years For $20 Million Fraud

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Bennett stole millions from her clients and used the money to pay for religious rituals, prosecutors said.

Chance For Secure Act Passage In Senate Dwindles As Recess Looms

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Advisors who want to brand pooled retirement plans for business clients have been pinched by the delay.

Most Americans Want Financial Health, But Most Struggle To Achieve It

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Six in 10 respondents to a Northwestern Mutual survey said their planning needed improvement.

Franklin Templeton Uses Quants To Build Asset-Class Agnostic ETF

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The fund firm has a wonky plan to simplify stock and bond allocations.

People Earning $80,000 Or More Get Bad Deal On Social Security, Expert Says

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William Reichenstein argues Social Security has warped into an income-redistribution program instead of a savings plan.

Powell Suggests Fed Embarking On 1990s-Style Mini Easing Cycle

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The Federal Reserve chairman hopes to sustain the long economic expansion with a modest reduction in interest rates.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Spar Over Health Care

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The profits of health care insurers and drug companies are emerging as a top target for the candidates.

Software Startup Treats Risk As Dynamic Narrative

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Using agent-based modeling, Talagent Financial takes a different approach.

Older Workers Face Fewer Jobs With Fewer Benefits, Paper Says

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Automation and globalization are squeezing out opportunities for older workers, researchers said.

Know What Spear Phishing And Keylogging Are? You Should

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The IRS warns cybercriminals are targeting tax advisors with these tactics.

Bond Bull Run Shows Modern Monetary Theory May Be New Normal

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Investors are paying little heed to swelling national debt amid a blistering bond rally.