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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2014
Romney-sized IRAs scrutinized as government studies taxes

'Never intended to be a tax shelter for millionaires,' Congressman says of retirement savings vehicle.

By Bloomberg
NEWS FINTECH SEP 14, 2014
The latest data on technology at independent broker-dealers

A snapshot of tech spending and usage at IBDs

By Andrew Leigh
NEWS FINTECH SEP 14, 2014
Tech employed as client service

Technology is often meant to improve efficiency, but see how one firm's focus on improving its tech has also improved client service.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2014
BlackRock's iShares steps back from target date ETFs it helped pioneer

iShares fund closures suggests ETFs have a long way to go before they achieve a place in retirement plans.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 12, 2014
Biotechs riding high as Ebola diagnosed in the U.S.

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Biotechs riding high. Plus: Reading into the market's Halloween indicator, J.P. Morgan steps in another MBS mess, Ford looks like a preview of things to come for stocks, and investing like rich folks, even if you aren't rich yet.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2014
Social Security returns to snail mail

Agency encourages Americans to create personal online accounts, but has given up counting on it

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2014
Unpaid caregiving costs families dearly

Nearly half of families spend more than $5,000 per year in caregiving expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2014
Finra plans to revive controversial broker compensation proposal

The regulator will consider a revised version of a rule requiring brokers to disclose recruitment incentives at its board meeting next week.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 12, 2014
Some unlikely funds “overweight” Apple

Many value and dividend index funds make a big bet on tech giant's &#8220;smartwatch&#8221;

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 12, 2014
Pimco's Gross says weak credit creation jeopardizes growth

Pacific Investment Management Co.'s Bill Gross says insufficient credit creation, with economic growth of only about 2%, puts the U.S. expansion in jeopardy.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2014
Hanson McClain sues former adviser and Ameriprise

$1.6 billion Hanson McClain claims Thomas Chandler and his new firm, Ameriprise, committed 'highway robbery' in taking client information.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Finances for the new single majority

How to manage your planning when there's no spouse at your back

By Elizabeth MacBride
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2014
SEC takes a hard stance on soft dollar abuses

By Les Abromovitz
NEWS FINTECH SEP 11, 2014
How to mobilize your practice

More and more traffic to your website is coming from mobile devices

By Blane Warrene
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley nabs 3 brokers with $1.3 billion in assets

Recent recruits include a former Merrill Lynch duo who managed $1.1 billion.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
How a gloomy health prognosis affects Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy is a strong reason to collect benefits early.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2014
5 lessons learned after one year running a financial planning firm

By Mary Beth Storjohann
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley dodges $15 million raiding claim

Charles Scwab's $15 million arbitration claim against Morgan Stanley for hiring brokers from its San Francisco office was rejected.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Wells Fargo binges on Morgan Stanley recruits

Since June, the firm has snatched nearly $1.4 billion in assets from rival wirehouse, according to moves tracked by <i>InvestmentNews.</i>

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Adviser movement heats up the dog days of summer

This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.

By Andrew Leigh