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The added disclosure could foster competition by helping investors understand what they are being charged by their brokers.

The agency is said to be undertaking a review of qualified default investment alternatives in 401(k) plans.

The Senate for a time threatened to scrub the pension-smoothing provision in the House version of the legislation. But it ultimately opted to allow the provisions inclusion.

ESOPs continue to be an attractive option for business owners looking to sell all or a portion of their company as part of their overall financial plan.

As most deadline-busters know, the DOLs Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program is a purgatory of sorts.

Variable annuities have been a big seller for LPL, and for many other firms, despite the problems inherent in making sure theyre suitable for buyers.