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Envestnet/MoneyGuide Launches MyBlocks Digital Marketing

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The new offering for independent advisors is integrated with Redtail CRM.

Morgan Stanley Cuts Global Growth Outlook Even Amid Trade Truce

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Morgan Stanley said the truce between the U.S. and China doesn’t offer clarity on the critical issues.

America's Greatest Bull Market Rages On Against The Dying Light

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On Christmas Eve, the S&P 500 was seven points from a bear market. But it's hit a record high twice since then.

Warren Buffett Donates $3.6 Billion Of Stock To Five Foundations

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The billionaire has donated about $34 billion since pledging to give away much of his wealth in 2006.

Some Advisors Wary Of Democrats' 'Socialist' Message

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Advisors say many of their clients lean to the right and want nothing to do with plans like "Medicare for All."

Edward Jones Ordered To Pay $500K For Allegedly Playing Favorites In Divorce

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A Finra arbitration panel ruled in favor of an ex-wife who claimed the broker showed favoritism toward her former husband.

Consumers Driving Advisors Further Into Digital Age

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Demand from clients for digital tools and communications is forcing advisors to change with the times, a LIMRA survey says.

U.S. Core Inflation Shows Signs Of Life As Fed Weighs Cut

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A sustained flow of positive economic news in coming weeks could persuade policy makers to keep interest rates unchanged.

Warren Tells Dimon To Stop 'Exploiting' With Forced Arbitration

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The Democratic presidential candidate blasted JPMorgan for pushing its credit-card customers into arbitration agreements.

Americans Lose Trillions Claiming Social Security At The Wrong Time

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More retirees need to wait until age 70 before tapping into their benefits to maximize their income.

There's A Global Market Slump Ahead, Elliott's Paul Singer Says

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The downturn will lead to a market correction of up to 40 percent, he said.

Sinking Charity Donations Should Level Off, Tax Attorney Says

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By most measures, individuals' charitable donations were down in 2018, the first year of tax reform.

Trump Wants Fed To Weaken Dollar. Powell Says That's Not His Job

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Trump’s focus on the dollar surfaced last week after the European Central Bank said it might ease policy.

Money-Market Funds Contemplate A Return To Abyss Of Low Rates

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Treasury yields that veer closer to zero could prompt those with spare cash to seek out alternatives.

Star Witness In Hedge Fund Trial Has To Admit He Stole From Mom

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A former trader at various broker-dealers took the stand in a trial about alleged fraud at Premium Point Investments.

How Did America's Largest RIA Grow 21% Last Year?

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CAPTRUST's CEO says its M&A pipeline for 2019's second half is strong.

SEC Fines State Street $88 Million For Fund Markups

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Overcharges and secret fees cost fund clients $170 million over nearly two decades, the agency said.

Ohio Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor Sentenced To 5 Years For Ponzi Scheme Targeting Elderly

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John Gregory Schmidt was convicted of 128 counts of felony securities fraud in a Ponzi-like scheme.

White House Considers Capital Gains Tax Break That Would Benefit Wealthy

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The White House is developing a plan to cut taxes by indexing capital gains to inflation.

Business Owners Give Trump High Marks On Economy

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But this Wilmington Trust survey also showed many business owners worrying about recession, inflation and trade policy.