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NEWS ETFS DEC 17, 2014
Goldman Sachs details plans for liquid alts, 'smart beta' ETFs

New filings by the liquid alts mutual fund manager offer details for its long-anticipated ETF debut.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
If you only pay attention to a few market experts, Mark Mobius should be one

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu also includes: There's always John Bogle ... or not; how much insider trading is now legal, about that spike in gold and the battle between oil and stocks is about to turn.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
How to avoid a tidal wave of taxes from IRAs

Pre-retirement planning strategies help reduce tax impact from required minimum distributions.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS ESG DEC 17, 2014
Impact investing a potential trap for the unwary

Hype around aligning money with values can trip up wealthy families.

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
Collapsing oil prices get real with no bottom in sight

Start your week with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring serious speculation about how bad oil prices might get. Plus: Russian equities take a direct hit, gold prices tank on a Swiss no-vote, and using Cyber Monday to satisfy your inner foodie.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
Broker-dealers sound off as AIG leads off with first annuity for 401(k)s

Insurance giant AIG tweaks existing deferred-income product to meet Treasury's guidelines. But will it satisfy the market? <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20141121/FREE/112109999/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Top sellers of individual annuities</a>)</i>

By Darla Mercado
NEWS FINTECH DEC 17, 2014
What top firms do differently with adviser technology

Answering the question: What practice-oriented features affect firm performance most?

By Matt Sirinides
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2014
Fund managers warned that wirehouse outreach may not pay off

Consultancy says fund houses must pivot to independent advisers and new products to drive growth.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2014
National insurance registry falls short of goal line, tax extenders passes

With Congress adjourned, rejected bills, such as one facilitating insurance agents' ability to practice in multiple states that was blocked by Sen. Tom Coburn, will need to be reintroduced next year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Year-end tax strategies for 401(k)s, stock options and Roth conversions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2014
Year-end tax strategies for 401(k)s, stock options and Roth conversions

December to January offers a great window of time to optimize your financial decisions for low taxes.

By Robert N. Gordon
Insurance vehicles can be powerful way for advisers to reach younger investors
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Insurance vehicles can be powerful way for advisers to reach younger investors

For advisers who want to expand their firms by reaching out to the next generation of investors &#8211; those in their 20s, 30s or 40s &#8211; long-term and cross-generational financial vehicles such as fee-only life insurance and no-load annuities offered to clients of RIAs through Ameritas Advisor Services should be considered as a central part of the effort.

By Mark Bruno
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Stocks' momentum to last through year end, top forecasters say

Falling oil prices, accelerating economic growth to provide fuel for further gains.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Jackson National's variable annuity sales suspensions pay off

Advisers willing to wait to get into the carrier's VAs and if history is any guide, first quarter sales will jump.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2014
Schorsch REIT suspension still in place at major broker-dealers

Berthel Fisher among firms that have lifted suspension, but others housing 29,000 advisers confirm they haven't.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Insurance agent bill inches closer to the finish line

Senate OKs legislation to make it easier for insurance agents to become licensed to sell insurance in multiple states.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2014
United Capital pivots with $2 billion hire

Firm now focused on hiring advisers from larger companies, even wirehouses, as it shifts away from acquisitions.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
New congressional plan calls for wealth redistribution

Proposal would hike investment taxes &#8212; and impose a transaction fee &#8212; but cut taxes for households under $200,000 income.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ask an Advisor: Trusts for an entrepreneur's family
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
Ask an Advisor: Trusts for an entrepreneur's family

The case study of a family with complicated needs in the wake of a big sale

By Ben Leshem
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2014
An alternative oil investment that hinges on infrastructure needs

Nontraded energy BDC provides funds for exploration and drilling.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2014
United Capital acquires $320 million AUM adviser

California-based Valley Wealth is firm's third &#8211; and largest &#8211; acquisition this year.

By Mason Braswell