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NEWS EQUITIES JAN 27, 2016
Short sellers are licking their chops in this market

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Short sellers are staking their claims on the downside of the market, as short interest in the S&amp;P 1500 reaches its highest level in three years.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2016
The case for looking away from your 401(k) when stocks tumble

The rule of thumb for retirement plans during market volatility is, in fact, to do nothing.

By Bloomberg
Stock market fall raises new questions about the Fed's monetary policy
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 27, 2016
Stock market fall raises new questions about the Fed's monetary policy

Four rate hikes this year now looks unlikely.

By Jeff Benjamin
Adviser's Consultant: Building an in-house residency program to grow next gen advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Building an in-house residency program to grow next gen advisers

Borrowing a practice from the medical profession, Cornerstone Wealth Advisors hires young advisers for three-to-four year stints, bridging the gap between education and experience.

By Liz Skinner
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016
NEWS FINTECH JAN 27, 2016
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016

This adviser takes a risk by publishing their technology goals for the new year

By Sheryl Rowling
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2016
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees

Advisers should consider whether collective trust funds and separate accounts offer lower expenses than their mutual fund counterparts.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS JAN 26, 2016
Lightyear Capital-backed Wealth Enhancement agrees to buy RIA firm HHG & Co.

Lightyear Capital-backed Wealth Enhancement agrees to buy HHG &amp; Co., a Connecticut RIA that manages more than $1 billion.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 26, 2016
U.S. stocks slip as as industrials pare gains

The MSCI All-Country World Index's drop from a May record passed 19%, edging toward bear market territory.

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 26, 2016
U.S. stocks close flat amid rout in crude

U.S. stocks staged an afternoon rally to finish little changed, shrugging off a renewed rout in crude sparked by concern that China's economy is slowing.

By Bloomberg
U.S. stocks close with biggest one-day gain in four months
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 26, 2016
U.S. stocks close with biggest one-day gain in four months

Markets rallied around the world on the Bank of Japan's surprise move.

By Bloomberg
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 26, 2016
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

Still expect to 'gradually' raise borrowing costs while watching to see how the global economy, markets impact U.S. outlook

By Bloomberg
Fidelity fields record calls for 401(k) advice as markets tank
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2016
Fidelity fields record calls for 401(k) advice as markets tank

As key indexes first started going south earlier this month, almost 4 million people contacted Fidelity on January 4 alone, either online or by phone, to check on their retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
$2B RIA and $300M firm team up in California
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2016
$2B RIA and $300M firm team up in California

The move focuses on women advisers and the company's succession planning.

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers shouldn't sweat MetLife's U.S. retail split
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2016
Advisers shouldn't sweat MetLife's U.S. retail split

Insurer says the spinoff would be financially strong, and insurance contracts would remain with their original carriers.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 25, 2016
Smart-beta strategies can help today's investors, but they're not all created equal

Advisers have to explain smart-beta funds' features and potential benefits to clients to ensure they philosophically align.

By Rick Genoni
Goldman, JPMorgan go Jekyll and Hyde on state of the markets
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 25, 2016
Goldman, JPMorgan go Jekyll and Hyde on state of the markets

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Near simultaneous reports illustrate how confused Wall Street is by the current market environment.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
The biggest adviser moves for the fourth quarter 2015

Tracking the more than $26 billion in AUM that changed firms late in 2015.

By Ellie Zhu
Buckle in for cheap oil and keep buying that cheap gasoline
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 25, 2016
Buckle in for cheap oil and keep buying that cheap gasoline

An oil-price bottom is the most we can hope for at this point.

By Jeff Benjamin
Legg Mason joins the smart-beta ETF space, without calling it that
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 25, 2016
Legg Mason joins the smart-beta ETF space, without calling it that

The firm joins Goldman, JP Morgan and John Hancock by jumping into the ETF space with passive strategies based on proprietary quantitative research.

By Jeff Benjamin
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?

The question for next year is whether independent broker-dealers can regain the momentum they enjoyed in 2009 and 2010.

By Bruce Kelly