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NEWS EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
U.S. stock futures little changed before jobs data

S&P heads for a weekly gain as October's jobs report expected to add to signs of strength in the U.S. economy

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
Republican victory boosts stocks as the dollar strengthens, gold slumps

S&P 500 expected to reach new record high as investors cheer business-friendly GOP.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2014
Morgan Stanley hits profitability goal with fewer advisers

Morgan Stanley's wealth management unit reaches CEO's 2015 profitability goal early with 22% profit margins in the third quarter

By Mason Braswell
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2014
Fidelity targets bruised Pimco, launches actively managed bond ETFs

Fidelity's active management heft and huge product-distribution capacity now extend to a corner dominated by Pimco as it launches actively managed bond ETFs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
Pimco boss shrugs off Gross' exit

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> sees Pimco CEO Douglas Hodge downplay Bill Gross' exit, big-money players identifying a stock market entry point, JPMorgan's huge data breach, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS NOV 10, 2014
Lawsuit against Financial Engines a red flag for plan sponsors

Patent infringement claims against Financial Engines means plan sponsors should be vigilant and ready to reassure plan participants.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS IRA ALERT NOV 09, 2014
IRA funds protected in bankruptcy

By Ed Slott
NEWS FINTECH NOV 09, 2014
Robos need to get on the ball

By MFXFeeder
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2014
Brokerage firms and mutual fund companies need better training for complex products

Companies must heed the gentle warnings being given to them by Finra and the SEC on complex investments.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2014
New Congress is unlikely to tackle Social Security reform

It'll be nearly 20 years before the trust fund runs out of surplus

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2014
JPMorgan unwinds B-D clearing biz

The firm is teaming up with Fidelity to transition around 100 firms.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 07, 2014
Stock-index futures flat as focus turns to earnings

Stock-index futures were little changed, after the Standard &amp; Poor's 500 Index posted a third weekly gain, as investors watched corporate results.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2014
Look for the next-gen candidate who interviews you: Expert

Young advisers need to demonstrate 'fire in the belly'

By Liz Skinner
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 07, 2014
Stocks expected flat as investors take breather after election

October jobless data become the focus amid solid earnings.

By Bloomberg
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 07, 2014
Schorsch is confident in his empire

Says company has started the healing process; expects full recovery may &#8220;take some time.&#8221;

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2014
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to rise less than 2% again in 2015

Social Security Administration says benefits will rise 1.7% next year, coming to about $20 extra per month, which some argue won't cover health care inflation.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2014
With Medicare signup coming soon, tax bracket management strategies can help clients save

Income levels determine how much clients will pay for Medicare Parts B and D; planning is key.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2014
Why advisers are worried about eMoney's acquisition by Fidelity

Deal stirs concerns that Fidelity may cut off other custodian's access to popular software.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 06, 2014
John Hancock pushes for liquid alts in retirement plans

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Shopping season bodes well for stocks. <i>Plus:</i> John Hancock pushes for liquid alts in retirement plans; being thankful for seasonal market timing; and learning to fly drones for fun and profit

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2014
GOP Senate win gives it the clout to change Obamacare

With Republicans leading the House and Senate next year, the possibility of some reforms to the Affordable Care Act are possible. The rules around the employer mandate seem to be those most likely to find compromise within the Congress and at the White House.

By Liz Skinner