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NEWS ETFS AUG 15, 2014
BlackRock says it's making inroads with wirehouses and RIAs

BlackRock, fielding question on rival Vanguard, says it's best suited to educate the market about the power of ETFs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2014
Never charged, Bernie Madoff's son leaves more than $15M

Andrew Madoff, the son of the convicted Ponzi schemer, lists $11M in personal property and $4.5M in improved real property.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2014
How Robin Williams' estate plan aimed to protect his family

The comedian apparently used sophisticated estate planning techniques to provide for his children.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2014
Indianapolis church sues JPMorgan over investment choices

Church alleges the firm steered it into risky, costly and unsuitable investments. It lost $13 million.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving his estate outright to his partner, the Oscar-winning actor left her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS AUG 13, 2014
Scottrade retools custodial platform as it works to bolster its numbers

Custodian hopes to land on growth path with new technology and new hires.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS RIAS AUG 13, 2014
Wealthfront has 'best shot' to remain leading digital disruptor: Forrester

Report points to low-cost online platform, Millennial market, $1 billion in AUM.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS RIAS AUG 13, 2014
RCAP to continue clearing with Pershing

B-D says new deal will result in cost savings comparable to what it would have realized had it moved clearing in house.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2014
LPL's chief market strategist resigns

The indie B-D behemoth is facing more turnover at the top, this time among its team of investment management professionals.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH AUG 13, 2014
LPL announces new tech platform

ClientWorks system, including efficiency measures and mobile access, will be tested until release in spring 2015.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2014
RCAP, Pershing locked in negotiations over clearing agreement

RCS Capital has plenty of leverage as it negotiates with the clearing giant, but millions of dollars hang in the balance. <b><i>More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140810/CLEAR&quot;>The latest clearing and custody trends</a></b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS TAX AUG 13, 2014
Advisers beware: Corporate inversions could mean higher tax bills for your clients

Companies moving abroad to avoid taxes &#8212; corporate inversions &#8212; could trigger capital gains and additional paperwork for clients.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 13, 2014
Broker comp puts pressure on wirehouse profit margins

Even as firms trim non-compensation expenses, profit margins stay below stated goals.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 13, 2014
Variable annuity scam architect settles with SEC, admits to wrongdoing

As part of an SEC settlement, ex-broker admitted to running an $80 million scheme that profited from the deaths of terminally ill patients.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS FINTECH AUG 13, 2014
Robo-advisers prepare for market downturns by offering more sophisticated services

Corporate Insight study shows how leading online startups are shoring up their business models.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS FINTECH AUG 12, 2014
Morgan breach offers universal data security lessons

Advisers need to keep client data safe from internal hacks, not just those from outside cybercriminals.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS AUG 12, 2014
What last week's junk bond selloff means for stocks

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> looks at the impact of the junk bond selloff, Morningstar's approach to nontraditional bond funds, how higher rates will ripple across the economy, and much more.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 12, 2014
Jeffrey Gundlach's bold bet on interest rates is paying off

DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund gains assets on unconventional strategy; competitors falter.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 12, 2014
Investors warm to commodities in search for return

As volatility climbs in equity and bond markets, advisers re-examine a disfavored asset class even after a lackluster July as asset flows spike.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2014
Multialternative mutual funds gain in popularity

But funds are built differently and due diligence is critical.

By Jeff Benjamin