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Issues That Can Trigger a Lawsuit Over TDFs in Retirement Plans

A litigation firm has listed what it is investigating for potential lawsuits over target-date funds (TDFs) in retirement plans.

August 21, 2019
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Upset in FINRA Board Large Seat Election

Board of Governors candidate-by-petition Chris Flint has defeated the FINRA-preferred candidate Andrew Duff.

August 20, 2019
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SECURE Act Ensnared in Senate After Flying Through House
Washington insiders say Senator Ted Cruz is probably the biggest roadblock to the SECURE Act being passed in the near-term under unanimous consent; among other issues, he wants the bill to allow people to use tax-advantaged 529 college savings accounts to pay for home school expenses.
July 8, 2019
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The Next Generation of Producers Is Emerging
The median age of advisory firm associates is 42, while the median age of lead advisers is now 46 years, down from 50 as measured in 2015.
August 19, 2019
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Rollover Mechanics and the Most Common Mistakes
Besides failing to invest the money within the IRS’s 60-day window—the most common mistake according to the experts—another frequent error impacts those who cash out of their workplace retirement plan.
August 21, 2019

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