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NEWS ETFS SEP 11, 2014
Dan Fuss: Risk in geopolitics, high-yield, leveraged funds

Loomis Sayles bond fund manager says the firm is “as cautious as we've ever been”

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Joan Rivers teaches about end-of-life planning

The comedienne prepared for death by talking about, and apparently, enabling her daughter as decision-maker

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2014
Helping advisers unlock their full value

By Robert J. Moore
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2014
Jackson National unveils tiered pricing for variable annuities

Starting next Monday, the firm will apply a five-level pricing scheme for certain contracts.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Employees shy away from personalized 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2014
Maintaining success in an increasingly competitive industry

By Philip Palaveev and Brandon Odell
NEWS FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
What role should advisers play in protecting clients from Internet fraud?

Though advisers aren't necessarily cybersecurity experts, they can help prevent clients from becoming victims.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
Making your office paperless is the way to go

If done in steps, going paperless can be relatively pain-free.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2014
Focus adds $800 million Atlanta adviser

Gratus Capital Management says it can benefit from the support as it looks to acquire more firms

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2014
Wunderlich acquires wealth management assets of Dominick & Dominick

The transaction follows several similar deals in recent months, and the trend is likely to continue.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2014
College savings in 529 plans hit record high. Find out how the numbers break down.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
Why the student loan crisis could be worse than the subprime mortgage catastrophe

Are young professionals who can't pay walking straight into debtor's prison?

By John Collins
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
College savings in 529 plans hit record high. Find out how the numbers break down.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2014
Advisers struggle to make acquisitions work

In the wake of acquisitions, only about 25% of advisers were “very satisfied” with buying another adviser's book of business, according to a new survey.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2014
How advisers can help solve the student loan crisis

Young professionals require holistic financial planning that considers all assets and liabilities.

By John Collins
NEWS RIAS SEP 09, 2014
How much is an RIA acquisition really worth?

Strong growth and future prospects are just two things that make an RIA acquisition candidate more valuable.

By Richard R. Hough III
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2014
The big changes to how Americans pay for college

By Liz Skinner
NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Is your CRM like an exercise bike?

Customer relationship management systems can be extremely valuable ... if you put them to use.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Are you managing your online presence?

A simple web search will reveal a lot about you, so take care to keep a positive profile.

By Gregory H. Friedman
NEWS FINTECH SEP 08, 2014
Apple launches iPhone 6 with mobile payment app

Apple's unveiling of new technology and services is met with a mixed response from financial advisers.

By Joyce Hanson